Rays Ballpark History

Years: 1998 - Present

Capacity: 31,042

Surface: The Rays installed Shaw Sports Turf for the 2018 season, the sixth surface in 21 seasons.

  • Tropicana Field features the world's largest cable-supported domed roof following the demolition of the Georgia Dome in 2017.
  • The Ted Williams Museum and Hitters Hall of Fame moved to Tropicana Field in 2006.
  • Tropicana Field has hosted a number of sporting events, including the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning from 1993-96 and the 1999 NCAA Basketball Final Four.