2023 Postseason

2023 Postseason Information

Postseason Tickets

Tickets for all potential American League Wild Card Series and American League Division Series home games are on sale now. Don’t miss any of the Postseason energy at Tropicana Field!

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Priority Access to 2023 Postseason Tickets

Fans who purchase a 2024 Traditional Season Membership have the opportunity to purchase a 2023 Postseason Package that includes tickets to all possible Postseason home games (subject to availability). Become a Season Member today!

Rays Postseason tickets are available online only. Tickets are subject to availability. In the event that a game is not necessary and therefore not played, your purchase will be refunded to your credit card within 10 business days of the scheduled game. Please allow an additional 5-7 business days to see this activity displayed with your bank or credit card provider. No refunds will be issued for played games for any reason. See 2023 Major League Baseball Postseason Ticket Terms

Postseason Need to Know

Mobile Ticketing

All Postseason tickets are mobile-only. Contactless mobile tickets are accessed by fans on the MLB Ballpark app, which can be downloaded at the App Store or Google Play. Paper tickets, including print-at-home, PDF versions and screenshots, are not available or accepted.

Forwarding Tickets

To forward tickets to another person, the recipient should have the MLB Ballpark app to successfully accept the ticket forward. For more information on forwarding tickets, click here.

Please be sure to forward tickets from within the app and to not forward your ticket purchase confirmation email. Purchase confirmation emails cannot be accepted for entry. You will receive an email confirmation for each successful ticket forward. If you are expecting tickets but do not see them in the MLB Ballpark app, contact the person sending the tickets to confirm they were sent to the correct email address or phone number.

Third-Party Tickets

Rays Postseason tickets are available exclusively through RaysBaseball.com, the Ballpark app and SeatGeek, the official fan-to-fan ticket marketplace of RaysBaseball.com. Tickets purchased from other sources and online sites are not guaranteed entry into Tropicana Field. Tickets purchased through a valid third-party ticket vendor should include an email with instructions to accept and access those tickets through the Ballpark app. You must go through the steps listed in those instructions to accept and access your tickets. Purchase confirmation emails cannot be accepted for entry. If you have not received email communication regarding your tickets, please contact the third-party site. To easily access any ticket forward email that has been sent to you, simply search your email for ā€œTampa Bay Rays.ā€

Accessing Tickets

Please access your ticket barcodes on your mobile device before you arrive at Tropicana Field. Screenshots of tickets will not be accepted. If you do not see your tickets, please refresh the Ballpark app in the Tickets tab by dragging a finger down your screen.

For quicker access on an iPhone or other Apple device, add your tickets to the Apple Wallet from the Ballpark app. Be sure to add each ticket.

Re-entry is not permitted. Once you have scanned your tickets at the gates, you will not be able to leave the ballpark and re-enter at any point.

For questions regarding mobile ticketing or accessing tickets on the MLB Ballpark app, please view our how-to guide or contact [email protected].

Transportation and Parking Information

Rays Parking Lots

  • All Rays lots open 4 hours before first pitch for every Postseason game.
  • Parking can be purchased in advance at RaysBaseball.com/Parking. If available on the day of the game, parking can be purchased at the parking lots by credit or debit card only. The Rays encourage fans to arrive early, purchase parking in advance, or consider rideshare options.
  • For directions to Tropicana Field and a parking map please visit our parking page.

If Rays lots sell out before the first pitch, fans may park in overflow parking throughout downtown St. Petersburg.

Shuttle Transportation

A free shuttle service is available for Postseason games on buses, mini buses and trolleys. Trolleys are equipped with a wheelchair lift.

Shuttles run approximately every 5 minutes, starting 2.5 hours before first pitch until 1 hour after the game ends.

Shuttle Stops:

  • 2nd Street S. between Central Avenue and 1st Avenue S., under the pedestrian bridge
  • 16th Street near 3rd Avenue S.
  • Shuttle operating schedule may change at the discretion of the city of St. Petersburg.
  • View the shuttle map with stops here.

Security Procedures

The safety of our fans is a priority, and all persons entering Tropicana Field pass through security screening. Please plan accordingly and arrive early!

Fans should follow the direction of security personnel and be prepared for secondary screening when necessary. Large purses (larger than 16ā€ x 8ā€), backpacks, coolers, refillable containers and weapons of any type are prohibited. Exceptions are made for bags containing medically necessary supplies, and diaper bags for childcare.

One sealed personal-sized bottle of water is allowed. No other food or beverages are permitted.

Gate Information

Gates open 2 hours before the American League Wild Card Series. Gates 2.5 hours before the American League Division Series and American League Championship Series games. Gates open 3 hours before the World Series games.

Please enter through the suggested gate below for the quickest access to your seating location. View the gate and parking map.

Sections Recommended Gate Recommended Parking
Outfield 130-150 Gate 1 Lot 6, 7, & 9
Outfield 129-149 Gate 1 & 7 Lot 6, 7, & 9
Left Field Ledge Gate 7 Lot 6, 7, & 9
Lower Box 102-128 Gate 3 Lot 2
200 Level 204-224 Gate 3 Lot 2
Papa John's Bullpen Box Gate 3 Lot 2
All Suites Gate 4 Lot 2
AeroVanti Club Gate 4 Lot 2
DEX Imaging Home Plate Club Gate 4 & 5 Lot 2
Lower Box 101-127 Gate 5 Lot 2
200 Level 203-223 Gate 5 Lot 2
300 Level 301-321 Gate 5 & 6 Lot 2 & 5
Rays Party Deck Gate 6 Lot 2 & 5
162 Landing Gate 6 Lot 2 & 5

Cash-Free Ballpark

Tropicana Field is a cash-free facility. Mobile payments, Rays Pay via the MLB Ballpark app, and credit and debit cards are accepted for all concessions and merchandise purchases.

Cash conversion machines are stationed at Gate 3 Guest Services and in the Third Base Food Hall to convert cash into a prepaid debit card for guests to purchase concessions and merchandise throughout the stadium. Any remaining funds can be used outside of Tropicana Field.

Postseason Merchandise

The Bay Republic Team Store at Tropicana Field is the premier location for Rays Postseason merchandise. The store is open on non-game days from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For Postseason home games, hours will vary depending on game times. Connect with us for new merchandise drops and store hours!

Pregame Experiences

Ballpark & Rec is the official pregame destination at Tropicana Field and will open when gates open. Ballpark & Rec will remain open downstairs until an hour after the game ends.

Fans who visit the two-story location can take advantage of food and drinks as well as other games, entertainment and more!

$50,000 Guaranteed Jackpots

$50,000 guaranteed minimum jackpots all Postseason! Every home playoff game fans can win big with the 50/50 charity raffle.

Take advantage of the Early Bird Special and get 2-for-1 tickets before first pitch. These jackpots are sure to be huge, so play early to get your best odds and double your chances of winning.

Fans can obtain 50/50 raffle tickets in the ballpark, at home, or online during every Rays home Postseason game at www.RaysBaseball.com/5050.

Suites & Party Areas

Suites

Each 2023 Postseason individual game suite purchase includes:

  • For the Wild Card Series, one (1) Postseason suite during the Wild Card Series along with one (1) $500 non-refundable deposit towards a suite for the 2024 regular season*, subject to availability.
  • For the ALDS, one (1) Postseason suite during the ALDS along with a commitment for one (1) Postseason suite during the Wild Card Series in addition to two (2) $500 non-refundable and non-combinable deposits towards two (2) suites for the 2024 regular season*, subject to availability.
  • For the ALCS, one (1) Postseason suite during the ALCS along with a commitment for one (1) Postseason suite during the Wild Card Series and one (1) Postseason suite for ALDS in addition to three (3) $500 non-refundable and non-combinable deposits towards three (3) suites for the 2024 regular season*, subject to availability.
  • For the World Series, one (1) Postseason suite during the World Series along with a commitment for one (1) Postseason suite during the Wild Card Series , one (1) Postseason suite for ALDS and one (1) postseason suite during the ALCS in addition to four (4) $500 non-refundable and non-combinable deposits towards four (4) suites for the 2024 regular season*, subject to availability.
  • Priority for securing games before the general public for the 2024 regular season. This process will take place during the off-season.

*$500 non-refundable and non-combinable deposit(s) must be applied toward a minimum 2024 regular season suite spend of $1,500 per suite.

The Rays reserve the right, at any time, to modify, amend or supplement these terms and conditions. Pricing is subject to change. Seat locations are subject to availability.

Should you have any questions, or for more information, please contact 727-825-3406 or email [email protected].

ALL SALES AND PAYMENTS ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR CANCELLATIONS ARE PERMITTED.

Party Areas

Each 2023 Postseason block of 20 tickets in the Seminole Hard Rock 162 Landing, Papa John’s Bullpen Box, or Left Field Terrace purchase includes:

  • For the Wild Card Series, twenty (20) tickets in the Seminole Hard Rock 162 Landing, Papa John’s Bullpen Box, or Left Field Terrace during the Wild Card Series along with one (1) $1,000 non-refundable deposit towards an exclusive Party Area for the 2024 regular season, subject to availability.
  • For the ALDS, twenty (20) tickets during the ALDS along with a commitment for twenty (20) tickets during the Wild Card Series in addition to two (2) $1,000 non-refundable and non-combinable deposits towards two (2) exclusive Party Areas for the 2024 regular season, subject to availability.
  • For the ALCS, twenty (20) tickets during the ALCS along with a commitment for twenty (20) tickets during the Wild Card Series, twenty (20) tickets during ALDS in addition to three (3) $1,000 non-refundable and non-combinable deposits towards three (3) exclusive Party Areas for the 2024 regular season, subject to availability.
  • For the World Series, twenty (20) tickets during the World Series along with a commitment for twenty (20) tickets during the Wild Card Series, twenty (20) tickets during ALDS and twenty (20) tickets during the ALCS in addition to four (4) $1,000 non-refundable and non-combinable deposits towards four (4) exclusive Party Areas for the 2024 regular season, subject to availability.

Priority for securing games before the general public for the 2024 regular season. This process will take place during the off-season.

The Rays reserve the right, at any time, to modify, amend or supplement these terms and conditions. Pricing is subject to change. Seat locations are subject to availability.

Should you have any questions, or for more information, please contact 727-825-3406 or email [email protected].

ALL SALES AND PAYMENTS ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS OR CANCELLATIONS ARE PERMITTED.

Postseason Schedule

2023 Postseason Schedule

For tune-in information, game times and the most up-to-date schedule information please visit mlb.com/postseason.

Events

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Yard Sign Distribution Sites

Rays Up Tampa Bay Yard Signs, presented by Bayfront Health, Distribution Sites

Fans can pick up Rays yard signs presented by Bayfront Health and car flags at select partner locations during each business’ regular operating hours, while supplies last.

Please note: Distribution begins Saturday, September 30.

Distribution Sites

The Avenue
330 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Bay Republic Team Store
Tropicana Field - One Tropicana Dr. St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Chicken Salad Chick
1221 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Clearwater Marine Aquarium
249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767

Coppertail Brewing Co.
2601 E 2nd Ave, Tampa, FL 33605

Crown Honda
7671 US Hwy 19N Pinellas Park, FL 33781

Kane’s Furniture
6222 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33614
4501 34th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33714

Suncoast Credit Union
Downtown St. Pete - 1022 Central Ave. St. Petersburg, FL 33705
South St. Pete - 2120 34th St. S. St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Flash Tattoo Events

Rays Flash Tattoo Events

Make your loyalty to the Rays fandom permanent by receiving a free Rays tattoo at one of our two flash tattoo events. The first 50 per location can select one (1) of five available Rays tattoo designs! These events will be based on a first-come, first-serve basis. You must be 18 years or older to receive a tattoo and provide a valid ID.

  • When: Monday, October 2
  • Time: 2 p.m. - 8 p.m.
  • First 50 people per location

Participating Locations:

Poison Ivy Ink - St. Petersburg
218 5th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Poison Ivy Ink - Temple Terrace
9722 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617

Event Details:

  • Tattoos will be 2-3 inches.
  • Tattoos are available on arms or legs only.
  • Flash tattoos are limited to one (1) tattoo per person.
  • Make sure to stay hydrated and eat before arriving.
  • You are allowed to bring foldable/portable chairs to accommodate any wait.
  • Fans are not permitted to line up to receive flash tattoos until 1 p.m. at each location.
  • Please Note: All flash tattoo designs are final as is. Color and design changes are not permitted.
Tattoo designs
Rays Burst Tattoo
Flash Tattoo Ray
Flash Tattoo Rays TB logo
Flash Tattoo Raymond
Rays Flash Tattoo TB

Parking:

St. Petersburg parking will be the general city parking spaces or the Sundial parking garage

Tampa parking will be in the parking lot of the plaza where the shop is located

Important Information:

All participants must be 18 years of age or older and provide valid ID to receive a tattoo. Participants must agree to sign waivers for both the Tampa Bay Rays and Poison Ivy Ink prior to receiving a tattoo. Tipping your artist is not required, but is strongly encouraged.

Tampa Bay Rays Postseason Tattoo Event Waiver

Poison Ivy Ink Consent Form - St. Pete / Tampa