Tropicana Field

Tropicana Field at a glance

Upcoming events at Tropicana Field

No upcoming fixtures for its teams in our current schedule data — this page updates when new fixtures are published.

🚆 Getting to Tropicana Field

The Rays returned to a repaired Tropicana Field for the 2026 season; get there on PSTA's SunRunner bus rapid transit to the 13th Street stations, on the free downtown baseball shuttle, or by driving to the lots just off I-275 and I-175.

The City of St. Petersburg documents the SunRunner, PSTA's bus rapid transit from St. Pete Beach through west and central St. Pete to downtown, every 15 minutes at peak times and running until midnight, with stations near the park at 1st Avenue South at 13th Street eastbound and 1st Avenue North at 13th Street westbound. The city's free Baseball Shuttle runs from 2nd Street South downtown to 16th Street south of 3rd Avenue South, about every 10 to 15 minutes on game days.

Guides document roughly 7,000 spaces around the park, with fans encouraged to pre-purchase through the team website or the MLB Ballpark app; the main driving routes are I-275 and I-175. The City of St. Petersburg notes that for the 2026 World Series all on-site parking was prepaid, with downtown lots and garages — including a garage at 1301 Central Avenue — as the overflow option connected by the free shuttle.

The City of St. Petersburg lists Uber/Lyft drop-off and pick-up locations at 4th Avenue South by Lot 7 and 17th Street South by Lot 3.

🛏️ Where to stay near Tropicana Field

Base yourself in downtown St. Petersburg, about a mile and a half east of the park, for dining, waterfront parks and the shuttle — or in the EDGE District for a walkable stay right by the park.

• Downtown St. Petersburg — About 1.5 miles from the park, packed with dining, waterfront parks and lodging, and the downtown end of the free baseball shuttle and the SunRunner. The default base for a Rays trip focused on the city as well as the game.
• EDGE District — The walkable neighborhood the park sits in, just west of downtown along Central Avenue, defined by murals, independent boutiques, breweries and restaurants. The closest base to the gates.
• St. Pete Beach — About 9 miles west of the stadium, for fans mixing baseball with a beach vacation. The SunRunner connects St. Pete Beach through to downtown and the park area, so a car-free game day is possible.

🎟️ Game-day tips for Tropicana Field

Go straight to the ray touch tank in right-center field — it is the one experience no other ballpark offers, and as a fixed dome the Trop never has a rain delay or a sun problem.

• The Rays Touch Tank — The 35-foot, 10,000-gallon touch tank near the right-center field wall, created with The Florida Aquarium, holds cownose rays that fans can view up close and, when permitted, gently touch. The renovated Cownose Clubhouse experience reopened with the park in 2026.
• A dome, catwalks and all — Tropicana Field is MLB's only remaining fixed-dome stadium, so every game is indoors and air-conditioned regardless of Florida weather. Look up: its four circular catwalks are in play, and a fair ball hitting the C or D rings is ruled a home run.
• Gate 1 Rotunda and Ballpark & Rec — Enter through the Gate 1 Rotunda, modeled on Ebbets Field's rotunda with a tiled mosaic and Rays displays, and check the Rays Hall of Fame in left field. In center field, Ballpark & Rec is a bi-level indoor-outdoor bar and games space by the Budweiser Porch.

Bags: Fans may bring one single-compartment clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", plus one small single-pocket clutch, wallet or fanny pack no larger than 5" x 7" that does not have to be clear. Official policy.

Gate rules, bag policy and everything else: the club's official A-to-Z guide — policies change by season, so check before you go.

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Tropicana Field FAQ

How do I get to Tropicana Field?

The Rays returned to a repaired Tropicana Field for the 2026 season; get there on PSTA's SunRunner bus rapid transit to the 13th Street stations, on the free downtown baseball shuttle, or by driving to the lots just off I-275 and I-175. The stop to know: PSTA SunRunner — 13th Street stations (1st Ave S eastbound / 1st Ave N westbound).

Where should I stay for a game at Tropicana Field?

Base yourself in downtown St. Petersburg, about a mile and a half east of the park, for dining, waterfront parks and the shuttle — or in the EDGE District for a walkable stay right by the park. Popular bases: Downtown St. Petersburg, EDGE District, St. Pete Beach.

Does Tropicana Field have a roof?

Yes — Tropicana Field has a fixed roof, so the weather outside never affects the game inside.

What is the bag policy at Tropicana Field?

Fans may bring one single-compartment clear bag no larger than 12" x 6" x 12", plus one small single-pocket clutch, wallet or fanny pack no larger than 5" x 7" that does not have to be clear.