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St. Petersburg Says Tropicana Field Will Be Ready for Rays’ April 6 Home Opener
Tropicana Field's roof was replaced with thicker membranes meeting current wind codes after damage by Hurricane Milton, with new turf arriving mid-January, officials said.
- City officials showed off the re-enclosed dome Wednesday, declaring Tropicana Field weather-tight after crews finished the final roof panels on Nov. 21 and completed heat-sealing this week.
- After inspections, the roof was reengineered to meet today's codes, with city officials citing the need for a stronger membrane, led by Geiger Engineering and construction firms.
- All told, the city budgeted nearly $60 million to remediate and rebuild, installing 24 roof panels weighing almost 5,000 pounds each, with materials fabricated in Germany and assembled in China.
- With the roof sealed, contractors restarted interior repairs including reactivating the air-conditioning system and installing drywall, ceiling tiles, catwalk electrical systems, with new artificial turf arriving mid-January and substantial completion expected by February.
- Rays ownership is funding upgrades beyond standard repairs, including luxury suites, the main video board, corporate offices, and the Level 2 stingray tank exhibit; the Rays played 2025 home games at Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, with the City of St. Petersburg aiming for a 2026 season return.
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By KRISTIE ACKERT ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, USA (AP) — St. Petersburg city officials showcased the newly enclosed dome at Tropicana Field on Wednesday and expressed confidence that the stadium will be ready for the Tampa Bay Rays' home opener against the Chicago Cubs on April 6, following extensive repairs to damage caused by Hurricane Milton. “We have no concerns about being open or ready for Opening Day. We expect to keep it that way,” said Bet…
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