
Rays Set to Unveil Plans for New Downtown St. Petersburg Stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays are expected to announce plans for a new domed ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg this week, with the proposed stadium set to be ready for the 2028 season. The team is reportedly planning to pay for "half or more" of the $1.2 billion cost, and the location in the Historic Gas Plant District suggests a shift in the perception of the Rays' attendance woes. This plan would keep the team in the area and dispel rumors of a permanent move or splitting time between Tampa Bay and Montreal.
