Fan Stay
Moxy St. Petersburg Downtown
Marriott's playful Moxy brand located roughly a third of a mile from Tropicana Field.
stadium
Tropicana Field
St. Petersburg, FL · Capacity: 25,000
About Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field is the fixed-dome ballpark in St. Petersburg that serves as the Tampa Bay Rays' confirmed home for the 2026 season, reopening April 6, 2026, after roughly $60 million in repairs. The Rays returned here after playing the 2025 season at the Yankees' Steinbrenner Field in Tampa while the dome's hurricane-damaged roof was rebuilt.
- Opened: 1990
- Capacity: 25,000
- Address: One Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
- Architect: Populous
- Structural engineer: Geiger Engineers
- Operator: Tampa Bay Rays
- Home team: Tampa Bay Rays
- Owner: St. Petersburg
- Official site: www.mlb.com/rays/ballpark
Fan Guide · Tampa Bay Rays
Tropicana Field: baseball under the dome
Tropicana Field, the Rays' fixed-dome home in St. Petersburg, offers a climate-controlled, kid-friendly atmosphere unlike any open-air park — its quirky catwalks overhead are even part of the ground rules — a refuge from the Florida heat and afternoon thunderstorms.
It's in downtown-adjacent St. Pete, within reach of the Gulf beaches and the city's arts scene.
Below are the St. Petersburg stays, restaurants and bars fans use around Tropicana Field.
Fan tip: The dome means weather is never a worry — and the Gulf beaches are a short drive for the rest of the trip.
Where Fans Stay, Eat & Drink near Tropicana Field
All St. Petersburg hotspots →Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
Where to Stay
Fan Stay
The Avalon Hotel
Boutique downtown hotel near the ballpark, sister property to the adjacent Hollander.
Fan Stay
The Hollander Hotel
Boutique hotel with a poolside bar, about a mile from Tropicana Field in walkable downtown.
Bars & Pubs
Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill
Sprawling two-floor sports bar across the street from Tropicana Field, the official Rays-fan gathering spot.
Green Bench Brewing Co.
Edge District brewery with a large outdoor space, a short walk from the ballpark.
The Burg Bar & Grill
Casual neighborhood bar and grill on Central Avenue known for burgers, wings and craft beer.
Restaurants
Fan Eats
Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana & Pastaria
Downtown Italian spot serving Neapolitan pizza and pasta, a short walk from Tropicana Field.
Fan Eats
Bodega on Central
Edge District favorite known for its Cuban sandwiches and a fresh juice bar, blocks from the ballpark.
Fan Eats
Engine No. 9
Longtime casual burger spot near the stadium, also a popular pre-game drink stop.
Plan Your Trip to Tropicana Field
Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg is tracked across 0 events and seats 25,000 fans. Here's how fans build a trip around it:
- Anchor Event: Use the event cards below to select your next anchor date.
- Post-Event Path: Continue into St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg hotspots for food, bars, and stay options.
Sources & References
Structured facts on this page (capacity, opening year, architect, ownership) are compiled from public reference databases and verified against venue coordinates.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tropicana Field
Check back for celebrity sighting reports from Tropicana Field.
Tropicana Field has a capacity of 25,000 people.
Tropicana Field opened in 1990. It was designed by Populous.
Tampa Bay Rays plays home games at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.
Check our events page for upcoming events at Tropicana Field.