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Rays announce new Ballpark and District Experience Center for 2027

Following last month’s approval of the new Tampa Bay Rays ballpark financing by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners and Tampa City Council, the Rays today took another step toward bringing the project to life with the announcement of…

By Danny Russell · DRAYSBAY

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 9:36 PM

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The Tampa Bay Rays will open a new Ballpark Experience Center in early 2027.
The center previews the team's planned new stadium and surrounding district ahead of a 2029 opening.
Located at Westshore City Center, the 15,000-square-foot site features public exhibits and appointment-only areas.

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The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the opening of the Rays Ballpark Experience Center in early 2027 at Westshore City Center in Tampa. The center will give fans, sponsors, and partners an interactive preview of the team's planned ballpark and mixed-use district ahead of its scheduled 2029 debut.

The nearly 15,000-square-foot facility will dedicate one-third of its space to public exhibits, memorabilia, and a team store, with the remainder reserved for appointment-only previews for prospective season ticket members and partners. Construction begins in October in partnership with Advent, Gensler, and iConstructors.

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