Tropicana Field
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Tropicana Field is a ballpark in St. Petersburg, Florida, home of the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball’s American League. It opened in 1990, making it 36 years old in 2026 and seats about 25,025 fans. Tilted fixed dome with catwalks in play; Rays returned in April 2026 after 2024 hurricane roof damage.
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Ballpark facts
- Location
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Home of
- Tampa Bay Rays
- League
- American League
- Opened
- 1990
- Capacity
- 25,025
- Dimensions
- Left field 315 ft · Center 404 ft · Right field 322 ft
- Surface
- Artificial turf
- Roof
- Fixed dome
- 2026 attendance
- 17,469 per game
- Former names
- Florida Suncoast Dome, ThunderDome
- Architect
- HOK Sport, Lescher & Mahoney Sports, and Criswell, Blizzard & Blouin Architects
- Last major renovation
- 2025
- Big events
- World Series (2008), NCAA Final Four (1999), Davis Cup Final (1990), ArenaBowl IX (1995), WWE Royal Rumble (2024)
Famous games at Tropicana Field
- Wade Boggs homers off Cleveland's Chris Haney, the first player to reach 3,000 hits with a home run
- Rays beat Boston 3–1 in ALCS Game 7, with David Price getting the final out, for their first pennant
- Matt Garza no-hits the Detroit Tigers, the first no-hitter in franchise history
- Down 7–0 in the 8th, Rays beat the Yankees 8–7 on Longoria's 12th-inning homer to clinch the wild card
- Rays return to the repaired Trop after Hurricane Milton and a year away, beating the Cubs 6–4
Seating guide
- Best views
- You're nearest the action in the lower bowl, behind the plate and along the infield. Because the park is indoors, you won't get a view of the skyline outside.
- Shade & cover
- Fixed dome with air conditioning, so every seat is covered and climate-controlled.
- Cheapest seats
- The least expensive seats are in the outfield sections and the upper level along the lines. Parts of the upper deck have frequently been covered with tarps.
- Families
- Near Gate 1, the Rays Rookies Alcove offers coloring sheets, claw machines and a photo booth. At the Cownose Clubhouse fans can touch live rays, and after Sunday games kids get to run the bases.
- Standing room
- In center field, the open-air Budweiser Porch serves local food and has a full bar. Above left field, the MaintenX SkyDeck is a social area where everything is included.
Tailgating & parking
- Tailgating
- AllowedOnce the Rays' lots open, tailgating is allowed. Fire pits, big tents, charcoal and large commercial grills are not permitted, and your setup can't block the parking aisles.
- Parking
- The team's lots near the dome include general Lots 6 and 7 and premium Lot 1. Prepaid single-game parking, sold on the Rays site, frequently sells out, and downtown garages handle the overflow.
- Transit
- On the stadium's north side there is a stop for the SunRunner bus rapid transit line. Before games, a free baseball shuttle also runs from downtown St. Petersburg.
Stadium tours
Tropicana Field offers behind-the-scenes ballpark tours ($15 adults · 75–90 minutes). Tours usually skip game days and the schedule changes by season, so book ahead.
Historical photos
Browse old photos, postcards and construction shots of Tropicana Field in free public archives.
Ballparks near Tropicana Field10
- 1D-IITurley Athletic Complex — Eckerd Tritons same city
- 2Single-ABayCare Ballpark — Clearwater Threshers & Philadelphia Phillies 8 mi
- 3JUCOJack Russell Stadium — St. Petersburg College Titans 8 mi
- 4Single-ATD Ballpark — Dunedin Blue Jays & Toronto Blue Jays 10 mi
- 5Single-AGeorge M. Steinbrenner Field — Tampa Tarpons & New York Yankees 17 mi
- 6D-IUSF Baseball Stadium — South Florida Bulls 17 mi
- 7D-IIConley Field at Naimoli Family Baseball Complex — Tampa Spartans 17 mi
- 8JUCOCommunity Field — Hillsborough CC Hawks 17 mi
- 9Single-ALECOM Park — Bradenton Marauders & Pittsburgh Pirates 29 mi
- 10JUCORobert C. Wynn Baseball Field — State College of Florida Manatees 29 mi
Other American League ballparks12
The Tampa Bay Rays share the American League with 13 other teams listed on Inside the Park. Here are the closest 12, nearest first.
- 1MLBDaikin Park — Houston Astros 781 mi
- 2MLBOriole Park at Camden Yards — Baltimore Orioles 866 mi
- 3MLBGlobe Life Field — Texas Rangers 926 mi
- 4MLBProgressive Field — Cleveland Guardians 948 mi
- 5MLBComerica Park — Detroit Tigers 1,003 mi
- 6MLBRate Field — Chicago White Sox 1,009 mi
- 7MLBYankee Stadium — New York Yankees 1,027 mi
- 8MLBKauffman Stadium — Kansas City Royals 1,035 mi
- 9MLBFenway Park — Boston Red Sox 1,198 mi
- 10MLBTarget Field — Minnesota Twins 1,321 mi
- 11MLBAngel Stadium — Los Angeles Angels 2,118 mi
- 12MLBSutter Health Park — Athletics 2,346 mi
Questions about Tropicana Field
What other ballparks are in the American League?
13 other American League teams play at parks listed here. The nearest are Daikin Park, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and Globe Life Field.
Where do the Tampa Bay Rays play home games?
The Tampa Bay Rays play at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida.
When did Tropicana Field open?
Tropicana Field opened in 1990.
How many people does Tropicana Field hold?
Tropicana Field has a capacity of about 25,025.
What other ballparks are near Tropicana Field?
Turley Athletic Complex is also in St. Petersburg. See the full list of nearby ballparks on this page.
Where is the shade at Tropicana Field?
Fixed dome with air conditioning, so every seat is covered and climate-controlled.
Can you tailgate at Tropicana Field?
Allowed. Once the Rays' lots open, tailgating is allowed. Fire pits, big tents, charcoal and large commercial grills are not permitted, and your setup can't block the parking aisles.
Does Tropicana Field offer tours?
Yes. Tropicana Field runs ballpark tours ($15 adults · 75–90 minutes). Check the official tour page for dates.
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.