ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—The Tampa Bay Rays and hospitality partner Levy have announced new and returning food and beverage options at Tropicana Field for the 2022 season. The Rays concessions experience was rated No. 1 among 25 MLB teams participating in a Voice of the Customer survey last season. With new options and returning favorites, Tropicana Field continues to offer a variety of foods and beverages for all fans to enjoy.
New menu items from existing concessions stands include:
Modern Bird (Budweiser Porch)
+ Korean Spiced Chicken Sandwich - Chicken sandwich with gochujang, house slaw and spicy mayo
+ Chicken Queso Dip - Slow-roasted chicken with jack cheese, tomatoes and scallions served with sea salt tortilla chips
Pig & Potato (Budweiser Porch)
+ P&P Pierogi - Potato pierogi with chorizo butter, sour cream and fried onions
+ Foot-Long Tater Tot - House-made tater tot, bacon, sour cream and scallions
Beach Drive (Third Base Food Hall)
+ Jerk Chicken Sandwich - Jerk chicken thighs with pineapple mayo and pickled cabbage slaw
+ Steel Drum - House-smoked turkey leg, seasoned with star anise and jalapeño pineapple honey
+ Caribbean Bowl - Jerk pork, black beans, yellow rice and jalapeño aioli
New local partner Impasto will offer its Italian-inspired wraps in the First Base Food Hall. Returning partners include Hunger + Thirst (Ballpark & Rec), Pacific Counter, Beans & Barlour, Beachside Hospitality Group (Crabby’s Beachside Bites), Mister Softee, Dippin’ Dots, Kahwa Coffee, Coppertail Brewing Co., Fresh Vine Wine and Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs. Additionally, Coca-Cola Refresh Stations are back at Tropicana Field. Fans can purchase a reusable cup to fill and refill at any of the stations around the ballpark. Ballpark & Rec will again open two hours before first pitch, offering $5 draft beers until the start of the game, and will again remain open an hour after the game ends. Friday home games will continue to feature $5, 16-oz Budweiser and Bud Light beers at concession stands throughout the ballpark, including at the Budweiser Porch.
Mobile Ordering
Fans can reduce wait time and get back to the game sooner by ordering their favorite concessions with the MLB Ballpark app. The Rays and MLB have partnered with technology company VenueNext to improve mobile ordering and payments. The app can also be used to purchase merchandise and upgrade tickets. A chat bot in the app allows guests to get quick answers to frequently asked questions about the fan experience at Tropicana Field. Season Members also receive a 20 percent discount on all food, beverage and merchandise purchases using the app.
Promotional Giveaways
This year’s promotional schedule features 17 unique items, including a Wander Franco Chain Necklace presented by DEX Imaging on Friday, May 27, a Mike Zunino Florida Man Bobblehead presented by Bally Sports Sun on Tuesday, June 21 and a Brett Phillips Devil Rays Basketball Jersey presented by Crown Automotive Group on Saturday, July 30.
Businesses can show their support for the team with the Rays Up Your Business kit which includes a Rays window cling, a 3'x5' flag, pocket schedules, schedule poster and promotional items. Visit RaysUpYourBusiness.com to receive the free kit.
Rays Museum
The new Rays Museum, located in the four left field alcoves on the concourse level, will feature memorabilia and artifacts that tell the story of the Tampa Bay Rays and Devil Rays as the organization approaches its 25th anniversary season. Each alcove highlights distinct features of the team’s history, including the club’s American League Championship seasons, the Devil Rays era and some of the franchise’s most impactful players. The Museum is free of charge and is available to fans from when gates open until the conclusion of the 5th inning.