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NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 31, 2026Hillsborough

Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County approve $876 million for new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark

The Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County have authorized $876 million in public funding to support the construction of a new stadium for the Tampa Bay Rays. The project, which carries a total cost of $2.3 billion, is scheduled to begin groundbreaking in September.

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Why It Matters

This decision commits $876 million in public funds toward a $2.3 billion stadium project, with the team ownership responsible for the remaining $1.37 billion and any potential .

Key Facts

  • The Tampa City Council and Hillsborough County approved $876 million in public funds for a new ballpark.
  • The total cost of the stadium project is $2.3 billion.
  • The Tampa Bay Rays ownership group is responsible for $1.37 billion of the project costs.
  • The team ownership group is contractually responsible for any construction cost overruns.
  • Groundbreaking for the new stadium is expected to occur in September.

Who's Mentioned

organizationTampa City Council“Approved public funding for the stadium project.”organizationHillsborough College“Site of the new ballpark and subject of a $215 million campus transformation.”organizationHillsborough County“Approved public funding for the stadium project.”personKen Babby“Rays CEO.”personKen Atwater“Hillsborough College President.”organizationAECOM Hunt“Construction contractor.”organizationHorus Construction Services“Construction contractor.”organizationTampa Bay Rays“Professional baseball team and project developer.”organizationTurner Construction“Construction contractor.”