Tropicana Field, home to the Tampa Bay Rays since their inaugural season in 1998, was significantly damaged during Hurricane Milton, particularly the shredding of the roof. While it's been clear that the ballpark would not be ready to begin the 2025 season,

An official damage report of Tropicana Field has been released just one month after Hurricane Milton shredded its roof, resulting in significant damage to the home of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team.

It will cost $55.7 million to repair Tropicana Field, home to the MLB Tampa Bay Rays, in time for the 2026 home opener, St. Petersburg., Fla., city officials said Tuesday.

The city of St. Petersburg said damage from Hurricane Milton to Tropicana Field can be fixed for $55.7M but the stadium won't be ready until the 2026 season.

A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Tampa Bay Rays is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.7 million in time for the 2026 season.

Damage to Tropicana Field caused by Hurricane Milton will take more than $55 million to repair, according to reports first reported by the Tampa Bay Times.

The Tampa Bay Rays won't be returning to their hurricane-damaged home ballpark until the start of the 2026 season with an estimated $55.7 in repairs needed.