St. Petersburg, FL – City leaders in St Petersburg say renovation work at Tropicana Field is progressing as planned as crews finalize preparations for the Tampa Bay Rays to return for the upcoming season.
Officials confirmed the stadium is expected to be ready at full capacity for Opening Day following months of construction tied to major storm damage.
According to city representatives, structural repairs and roof restoration have been key priorities during the project.
Crews replaced damaged roof panels and completed sealing work designed to improve durability and weather protection.
Interior upgrades have also been underway, including improvements to seating areas, technical systems, and the playing surface as the ballpark transitions back to regular operations.
The renovation effort began after Hurricane Milton caused extensive damage to portions of the stadium, forcing the team to temporarily relocate games during the previous season.
Officials said the updated roof materials were selected to meet modern building standards and strengthen long term resilience.
City leaders added that the project remains on schedule and within budget, with no major delays reported as crews finish final installations and inspections.
As construction wraps up, the Rays are preparing for their return to Tropicana Field, where the team is scheduled to host its first home game of the season in early April.
City officials emphasized that ongoing work is focused on final details rather than major structural repairs, signaling confidence that the venue will be fully operational in time.