NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 16, 2026Hillsborough
Tampa Bay Rays to select stadium construction manager as financing agreements near
The Tampa Bay Rays are set to announce a construction management firm for their new ballpark this Monday. Simultaneously, Hillsborough College President Ken Atwater indicated that final stadium financing agreements are expected to be presented to local officials within the coming days.
Read the full story at WUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)Why It Matters
The selection of a and the finalization of financing agreements are critical steps toward the physical development of the proposed stadium project in Hillsborough County.
Key Facts
- The Tampa Bay Rays are scheduled to announce their chosen stadium construction management firm on Monday.
- Hillsborough College President Ken Atwater stated that definitive stadium financing agreements could be submitted to local officials within days.
Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor of Florida who approved infrastructure funding.”organizationHillsborough College“Educational institution involved in the project discourse.”personLynn Hurtak“Tampa City Council member.”personBill Carlson“Tampa City Council member involved in financing negotiations.”personKen Babby“Rays CEO.”personKen Hagan“Hillsborough County Commission Chair.”personKen Atwater“President of Hillsborough College advocating for the stadium project.”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team leading the stadium project.”