Love and pop flies will both be in the air this Valentine’s Day in St. Pete. The Tampa Bay Rays announced plans for the 2026 Fan Fest Block Party presented by Visit St. Pete-Clearwater, taking place on Saturday, February 14, from 1-5 pm outside Tropicana Field.
With The Trop still undergoing repairs ahead of its April reopening, the Rays decided to turn this year’s Fan Fest into a full block party. It is free to attend, though free tickets must be claimed in advance. Season ticket holders will have their tickets automatically added to their accounts via the MLB Ballpark app.
The festival experience includes family-friendly activities, including a community yard sale, games, mascots, player autograph signings, and a panel with members of Rays leadership. Season Members will have exclusive access to purchase autograph passes for specific players beginning Thursday, February 5, at 10 am, with all other passes available starting at 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit the official charity of the Tampa Bay Rays.
At the charity yard sale, fans can shop for Rays items from past and present, bobbleheads, hats, shirts, and more, as well as authentic, game-used merchandise such as jerseys, helmets, bats, and mystery autographed baseballs at discounted prices. All proceeds benefit the official charity of the Tampa Bay Rays.
The Rays Pop-Up Team Store on First Ave. N. will be open during the event and until 6 pm, one hour after the event concludes. Season Members receive a 20% discount by showing their green Season Member Fan Fest Block Party ticket. Free parking will be available in lots 1, 2, 6, and 7 of Tropicana Field.
A rendering of the new MaintenX SkyDeck
Alongside Fan Fest, the club also announced a new fan experience debuting at games this season. The new MaintenX SkyDeck, will be a social space above left field featuring all-inclusive ballpark fare, beer, wine, and soft drinks, with passes starting at $49. There will also be a redesign of the space, complete with new graphics paying tribute to the Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and LED lighting that will match the full in-game lighting experience. Fans can purchase tickets at RaysBaseball.com/SkyDeck.
The Fan Fest Block Party presented by Visit St. Pete Clearwater will be the last big party in St. Pete before the Rays make their return to The Trop in April.
“The Fan Fest Block Party is our first chance of the year to bring fans together and reconnect with the team ahead of the upcoming season, and we’re thrilled to welcome everyone back to Tropicana Field in April,” said Rays CEO Ken Babby. “Last season taught us a lot, and one key takeaway was how much our fans value social, all-inclusive spaces. That insight inspired the design of the MaintenX SkyDeck, and we can’t wait to share that experience with them.”