Tampa Bay Rays' Rapid Transformation of Steinbrenner Field for the 2025 Season

Stadium Rebranding Under Pressure

• ⏱️ Steinbrenner Field is undergoing a rapid transformation from a Yankees spring training facility to the Rays' home field in just 72 hours.
• ⚾ The Tampa Bay Rays are temporarily relocating their 2025 home schedule to Tampa due to hurricane damage at Tropicana Field.
• 🤝 The New York Yankees have graciously allowed the Rays to use their ballpark for the season.

Rebranding Efforts and Details

• 🎨 Over 3,000 pieces of Rays-themed art are being installed, including new 10x9 foot letters spelling out "Rays" with the Starburst logo.
• 🏠 The goal is to create a distinct home-field advantage for the Rays, impacting the visual and auditory experience for fans.
• 🛠️ Significant clubhouse renovations include covering the prominent "NY" logo, name plates, and even adding suction cups over Yankees logos in hot tubs.

Unique Fan Experience and Ticket Information

• 🏟️ Steinbrenner Field will seat approximately 10,000 fans, offering a unique regular-season outdoor baseball experience in Tampa Bay.
• 🎉 The season opener will feature fireworks, home run celebrations, win celebrations, rockets during the national anthem, and a flyover on opening day.
• 🎟️ While opening day is sold out, secondary markets show tickets ranging from $60 (excluding fees) to as low as $14 for subsequent games, with prices as low as $6 for games against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
• ⚠️ Some Yankees logos remain visible on the side of seats, which could be a point of contention for fans.