George M. Steinbrenner Field
George M. Steinbrenner Field is a ballpark in Tampa, Florida shared by 2 teams: the Tampa Tarpons, the Single-A affiliate of the New York Yankees in the Florida State League; and the New York Yankees for MLB spring training in the Grapefruit League. It opened in 1996, making it 30 years old in 2026 and seats about 11,026 fans. Yankees spring home; scalloped frieze evoking old Yankee Stadium.
George M. Steinbrenner Field was home to the Tampa Bay Rays of the American League (2025). Today: Still standing. Rays' temporary 2025 home after Hurricane Milton damaged Tropicana Field. The closest MLB stadium is Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, about 17 miles away.
Ballpark facts
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Home of
- Tampa Tarpons
New York Yankees - League
- Florida State League, Grapefruit League
- MLB affiliate
- New York Yankees
- Opened
- 1996
- Major league years
- 2025
- Capacity
- 11,026
- Dimensions
- Left field 318 ft · Center 408 ft · Right field 314 ft
- Surface
- Natural grass
- Roof
- Open air
- 2026 attendance
- 937 per game
- Named for
- George M. Steinbrenner
- Former names
- Legends Field
- Architect
- Lescher & Mahoney
- Last major renovation
- 2017
- Big events
- Tampa Bay Rays MLB home games (2025)
- Also called
- Legends Field
- Today
- Still standing
Teams that play here2
- Single-ATampa Tarpons
- SpringNew York Yankees
Ballparks near George M. Steinbrenner Field10
- 1D-IUSF Baseball Stadium — South Florida Bulls same city
- 2D-IIConley Field at Naimoli Family Baseball Complex — Tampa Spartans same city
- 3JUCOCommunity Field — Hillsborough CC Hawks same city
- 4Single-ABayCare Ballpark — Clearwater Threshers & Philadelphia Phillies 16 mi
- 5JUCOJack Russell Stadium — St. Petersburg College Titans 16 mi
- 6MLBTropicana Field — Tampa Bay Rays 17 mi
- 7D-IITurley Athletic Complex — Eckerd Tritons 17 mi
- 8Single-ATD Ballpark — Dunedin Blue Jays & Toronto Blue Jays 18 mi
- 9JUCOPasco-Hernando State Conquistadors Baseball Field — Pasco-Hernando State Conquistadors 25 mi
- 10D-IIThomas B. Southard Stadium — Saint Leo Lions 30 mi
Questions about George M. Steinbrenner Field
Where do the Tampa Tarpons play home games?
The Tampa Tarpons play at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.
Where do the New York Yankees play home games?
The New York Yankees play at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.
When did George M. Steinbrenner Field open?
George M. Steinbrenner Field opened in 1996.
How many people does George M. Steinbrenner Field hold?
George M. Steinbrenner Field has a capacity of about 11,026.
What is the closest MLB stadium to George M. Steinbrenner Field?
Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, about 17 miles away.
What other ballparks are near George M. Steinbrenner Field?
USF Baseball Stadium is also in Tampa. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source and some include lawn seating. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your ballpark? Get the “Listed on Inside the Park” badge for your website.