St. Pete council to vote on dissolving failed Rays stadium deal as Tropicana Field repairs move forward

The Brief

  • St. Pete City Council votes Thursday on formally terminating a failed Rays ballpark deal.
  • Roof installation at Tropicana Field begins in August, with all repairs slated for completion by April 2026.
  • Damage repairs are projected to cost more than $55 million.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. Tropicana Field is getting closer to its next major repair milestone.

What we know:

St. Petersburg officials say crews are preparing for the roof installation phase, with netting now in place to serve as a work platform. A safety fence is up, and ground-penetrating radar has confirmed safe crane placement.

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