Rays Host American League Championship Series Games at Tropicana Field
RAYS HOST AMERICAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES GAMES AT TROPICANA FIELD
The Tampa Bay Rays will take on the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field on Monday, Oct. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 13 as part of the American League Championship Series. Tickets are still available for Postseason games at Tropicana Field. Visit RaysBaseball.com/Postseason for more information or to purchase.
Monday, Oct. 12 vs. Cleveland Guardians
First Pitch: 8 p.m.
Gates Open: 5 p.m.
Parking: Parking lots will open at 3 p.m., five hours prior to first pitch. Parking is only for those who prepaid. Visit RaysBaseball.com/Parking or the City of St. Petersburg’s parking guide for more information.
Early Arrival: Fans are encouraged to arrive early as large crowds are expected. Fans can enter Tropicana Field up to three hours before first pitch, during the Rays scheduled batting practice. Fans are encouraged to use Go Ahead Entry for the most efficient access to the ballpark.
Batting Practice: The Rays are expected to take batting practice on the field beginning at 5:10 p.m. The visiting team will follow.
Color Guard: Presented by MacDill Air Force Base Honor Guard
National Anthem: Performed by R&B singer-songwriter and Tampa native VOIXX with American Sign Language by Michelle Pure
Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by former Rays left fielder Carl “CC” Crawford. In his nine seasons with the Rays, Crawford accumulated more than 1,400 hits and 100 home runs. He was also considered one of the best baserunners in Major League Baseball history, averaging 32 stolen bases per year during his 15-year career. Crawford was inducted into the Rays Hall of Fame in 2023 as a 4x All-Star, 4x American League stolen base leader and 4x American League triples leader. Still holding several franchise records including 1,480 hits, 105 triples, 409 stolen bases, and a career .296 batting average, he remains one of the most dominant players in Tampa Bay history.
Pregame Presentation: In celebration of the Postseason, 75 frontline healthcare workers from Orlando Health will attend the game and participate, along with their guests, in a special flag unfurling ceremony.
Giveaway: Rays rally towels presented by Orlando Health
Taste of October on the Budweiser Porch:
- The Clubhouse Tomahawk, is an 18-oz. Wagyu bone-in ribeye steak with a pepper crust and herb butter, offered sliced or on the bone, served with truffle parmesan fries, saffron aioli, and spicy remoulade. A “Tomahawk and Toast” option includes the same items, plus a bottle of Veuve Clicquot and four Postseason champagne flutes. Additionally, fans can upgrade their experience with Dom Perignon for an additional price, and standalone champagnes or wines by the glass or bottle are also available. This menu item was inspired by DH Yandy Diaz, who enjoyed a Tomahawk during a postgame clinch celebration in the clubhouse.
- NEW at the Taste of October stand is the Homespun Gelato with one of two gelato flavors, salted caramel or Tahitian vanilla bean, and a choice of a topping and cookie, served in a souvenir helmet. Fans can also go big with the “Sweet Field of Dreams” option, featuring both salted caramel gelato and Tahitian vanilla bean gelato, a double chocolate cookie, a triple chocolate chip cookie, and a red velvet cookie, with Kahlúa chocolate ganache and toasted pistachio for dipping.
Special Postseason Cocktails: Fans 21 and older can enjoy two specialty cocktails presented by Rums of Puerto Rico. (The Hunt for) Orange Troptober and the Blue Diamond will be available for fans at the Lower Hall of Fame Bar and Grill (field level, center field), Voodoo Ranger bar (First Base Food Hall), Rums of Puerto Rico Bars (behind sections 110 and 129), TB Brews (behind section 148), Thirst and Second (behind section 207), Superbird bar (Third Base Food Hall and behind section 208), and the Upper Deck bar locations (behind sections 305, 317, and 320). These cocktails are available throughout the Postseason.
New Retail Locations: Fans can shop The Bay Republic Team Store outside Gate 1 and in the Gate 4 Plaza before heading into the ballpark. The pop-up locations will open at 3 p.m. and close before first pitch at 8 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 13 vs. Cleveland Guardians
- First Pitch: 8 p.m.
- Gates Open: 5 p.m.
- Parking: Parking lots will open at 3 p.m., five hours prior to first pitch, and all parking is prepaid only. Visit RaysBaseball.com/Parking or the City of St. Petersburg’s parking guide for more information.
- Early Arrival: Fans are encouraged to arrive early as large crowds are expected. Fans can enter Tropicana Field up to three hours before first pitch. Fans are encouraged to use Go Ahead Entry for the most efficient access to the ballpark.
- Color Guard: Presented by the 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion Marine Corps Honor Guard
- National Anthem: Featuring ASL by Tess Crowder
- Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by former Rays center fielder Kevin Kiermaier. Kiermaier was drafted by the Rays in the 31st round of the 2010 First-Year Player Draft, debuting in the majors on Sept. 30, 2013. Kiermaier won the American League Gold Glove Award for center fielders in 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2023, and the American League Platinum Glove Award in 2015. He is considered one of the best center fielders in Rays history.
- Giveaway: Rays rally towels presented by Orlando Health
Know Before You Go:
2027 Season Memberships: Fans can now secure 2027 Rays Season Memberships. Season Members receive discounts on concessions, merchandise and Rays.TV subscriptions, as well as optimal seating locations, gift options, and a variety of other exclusive benefits. Explore membership options at RaysBaseball.com/SeasonMembership or connect with a Rays representative at 888-FAN-RAYS or Tickets@RaysBaseball.com.
50/50 Charity Raffle: Support the Rays Up Foundation and win big from Tropicana Field or online while watching games. With the Early Bird Special before first pitch, fans receive 40 raffle tickets for $20; 400 tickets for $50; 998 tickets for $100; and 2,000 for $150. After the game starts, donation levels return to their standard amounts of 20 raffle tickets for $20, 200 for $50, 500 for $100 and 1,000 for $150. Fans can enter the 50/50 Charity Raffle online at Rays5050.com or with an ambassador at the ballpark. There is a guaranteed $50,000 jackpot for all Postseason games at Tropicana Field.
Budweiser Responsibility Has Its Rewards Program: Fans can stop by the Gate 3 guest services desk to receive their complimentary fountain cup for pledging to be their group’s designated driver.
Clear-Bag Policy: The Rays clear-bag policy continues at Tropicana Field for the 2026 Postseason. Only completely transparent PVC, plastic, or vinyl clear bags, less than 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed into the ballpark. Bags may have handles or straps and should have only a single compartment. Small, non-clear bags must not exceed 5" x 7" and must also be single compartment. Limit one bag per person. All hard-sided bags, boxes, or cases are prohibited from being brought into the ballpark. Exemptions include bags exclusively carrying necessary medical equipment, and diaper and infant bags in the presence of a baby or toddler, not exceeding 16" x 8" x 16.”
Cownose Clubhouse: The renovated “Cownose Clubhouse,” is home to 10 cownose rays from The Florida Aquarium, including some who weathered Hurricane Milton at Tropicana Field in October 2024. Located just behind the right-center field wall on the second floor and accessible via the Gate 1 elevator or staircase, the Cownose Clubhouse offers the chance to interact with the rays and learn more about them. Please note: the Cownose Clubhouse opens when gates open until the top of the ninth inning. The Cownose Clubhouse closes at the top of each hour for a 10-minute rest period to ensure the rays stay happy and healthy.
Go-Ahead Entry: Go-Ahead Entry allows fans to enter the ballpark hands-free by walking through designated lanes, bypassing traditional ticket lines. Fans can register in the Ballpark app by taking a selfie to securely link the image of their face to their tickets. The technology then uses cameras to identify fans and scan their tickets for entry. Fans must be 18 years of age or older to opt-in. For more information, visit RaysBaseball.com/GoAheadEntry.
Interactive Fan Areas: Gamify your batting practice at the Bat Around alcove at lower Gate 6. Head to lower Gate 2 to test your skills in the Speed Pitch alcove and see how your throw stacks up. Both games are free for all fans and operational from the time that gates open through the middle of the 7th inning.
Left Field Alcoves: The Left Field historical alcoves at Tropicana Field will be open for the Postseason. Memorabilia, documents, and photographs celebrate themes including Chasing Pennants, Tampa Bay Baseball History, Longo’s Legacy, and Rays Gaming. The displays are behind left field on the field level concourse.
Listen Live in the MLB Ballpark App: Fans can select the “Rays Radio” icon in the Ballpark app while at Tropicana Field to utilize ProWire, a service that offers radio broadcasts with no delay.
Mascot Meet & Greet: Raymond and DJ Kitty host a 30-minute meet and greet at the Rays Rookies alcove near Gate 1 after gates open.
MLB Ballpark App: Purchase, manage, and scan your mobile tickets, buy prepaid parking passes, find venue information, play interactive games, and more from the Rays tab in the Ballpark app.
Nursing Room: A private, comfortable space for feeding infants and babies is available on the 100 level behind home plate.
Prepaid Parking: All Postseason games are prepaid only. See RaysBaseball.com/Parking for information. Parking lots for all Postseason games will open five hours before first pitch.
Rolling Rays: The Rolling Rays wheelchair transport service is available at all gates on a first-come, first-served basis and takes fans from the gate to their seats upon arrival, and from their seats back to the gate at the end of the game. Wheelchair transporters cannot leave the ballpark to pick up or deliver patrons outside of the building’s gates. Wheelchairs are not available for rent or to borrow for any portion of the game.
Round Up for the Rays Up Foundation: Fans can round up their transaction to the nearest dollar when ordering at concessions stands throughout Tropicana Field. The funds raised are reinvested into our community, through grants, scholarships, and programming.
Sensory Room: Designed in partnership with the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD), this calming space in Suite 45 offers a break for fans with sensory needs. Sensory bags are also available at Guest Services.
Webull Fast Lane & Season Member Entrance: All Webull users with an open and funded Webull account can skip the lines at Rays home games by accessing the Webull Fast Lane at Gate 3. To use Fast Lane entry, sign up at Webull.com. Rays Season Members can also use the Gate 3 entrance by showing their Season Member card in the Rays Wallet.