Today, the Tampa Bay Rays and Levy introduced renovated facilities and new retail and menu items at Tropicana Field for the 2018 season in a facility tour and media tasting event. Levy and its retail division, Rank + Rally, have dramatically overhauled the food, beverage and retail experience at Tropicana Field, with the Rays investing $7 million in capital improvements to renovate amenities, update culinary equipment and invest in new technologies.
Rays Republic Team Store
The newly-renovated, two-level main store features expanded collections for all fans, including a large selection of women's and children's merchandise. A custom-built hat wall, capable of holding 350 caps, is featured in the center of the store's rst level, crowned by a 12-foot Rays Burst hanging from above it. A custom jersey design center where fans can personalize jerseys and T-shirts is also on the rst oor. The second level is an interactive destination for guests, featuring games and Rays-branded beach gear for sale. A new queuing system will improve and expedite the purchasing process. Rays Republic is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., as well as during games.
Rank + Rally carries a line of 20th Anniversary-themed retail items this season in the Rays Republic, including pins, lanyards, Tervis tumblers and special men's and women's fashion T-shirts. All Rays player jerseys and T-shirts will have the 20th Anniversary logo and will only be available during the 2018 season.
Levy Concessions Concepts
Levy offers creative twists on classic baseball fare at stands throughout the First and Third Base Food Halls and Center Field Street, including a Reuben Cuban sandwich at Pressed, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich at Bird + Batter, and a BBQ Dog with Pulled Pork and Slaw at Whoa Doggy's. The new Rocco Ball Deli stand in the First Base Food Hall, celebrating Rays coach and former center elder Rocco Baldelli, offers a Traditional Beef Meatball Handwich with Marinara Sauce, and vegetarian Italian selections: Caprese Salad and Tri-Colori Salad. Look, too, for distinctive burger recipes at Central Burger and tacos, nachos and fresh guacamole at Fresh Mex.
New Local Concession Offerings:
Local Craft Beer Program:
Returning Local Concession Offerings:
In addition to new retail and menu options, the Rays have invested in new technologies to enhance the fan experience at Tropicana Field. New digital boards at the front of concession stands increase visibility of menu choices. New touchscreen kiosks throughout the ballpark allow fans to easily order food to be picked up at a nearby stand. A new partnership with Coca-Cola Beverages Florida brings Coca-Cola Refresh Stations to Tropicana Field for easy re lls of 20th Anniversary Souvenir sodas.