The shredding of Tropicana Field’s roof was the most iconic image of the damage Hurricane Milton wreaked upon the Tampa Bay area on Oct. 9. But the impact on the domed home of the Tampa Bay Rays extended well beyond that,

The Tampa Bay Rays won't play at their home ballpark, Tropicana Field, for a long while due to the excessive damage brought by Hurricane Milton. Repairs to the roof and other key parts of the stadium won't be finished until 2026 and will cost as much as $55.

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.