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.

Ballpark facts

Location
St. Petersburg, Florida
Home of
Tampa Bay Rays (MLB)
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)

Ballparks near Tropicana Field10

  1. 1D-IITurley Athletic Complex — Eckerd Tritons (St. Petersburg, Florida)same city
  2. 2Single-ABayCare Ballpark — Clearwater Threshers & Philadelphia Phillies (Clearwater, Florida)8 mi
  3. 3JUCOJack Russell Stadium — St. Petersburg College Titans (Clearwater, Florida)8 mi
  4. 4Single-ATD Ballpark — Dunedin Blue Jays & Toronto Blue Jays (Dunedin, Florida)10 mi
  5. 5Single-AGeorge M. Steinbrenner Field — Tampa Tarpons & New York Yankees (Tampa, Florida)17 mi
  6. 6D-IUSF Baseball Stadium — South Florida Bulls (Tampa, Florida)17 mi
  7. 7D-IIConley Field at Naimoli Family Baseball Complex — Tampa Spartans (Tampa, Florida)17 mi
  8. 8JUCOCommunity Field — Hillsborough CC Hawks (Tampa, Florida)17 mi
  9. 9Single-ALECOM Park — Bradenton Marauders & Pittsburgh Pirates (Bradenton, Florida)29 mi
  10. 10JUCORobert C. Wynn Baseball Field — State College of Florida Manatees (Bradenton, Florida)29 mi

Questions about Tropicana 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.

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.