During Hurricane Milton, which hit on October 10, 2024, the Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, sustained severe damage to its roof due to 100-plus mph winds. The stadium’s paneled roof was torn apart, leaving large sections missing. Footage showed the playing field and stands exposed through the gaps in the roof, although the extent of damage inside the stadium was not immediately clear. The Florida Division of Emergency Management had planned to use Tropicana Field as a base camp for response efforts, but the damage forced a change of plans.
Normally a busy venue for playoff baseball games in October, the stadium will not see any postseason action this year as the Rays did not qualify. The team finished with a losing record for the first time in several years, ending their playoff streak. The future use of Tropicana Field will depend on the extent of the damage and the repairs needed. The situation is still developing, and updates are expected as the extent of the damage is assessed. It remains to be seen when the stadium will be able to host events again.
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