Tropicana Field sits in downtown St. Petersburg, serving as the longtime indoor home of the Tampa Bay Rays.
The ballpark’s fixed dome—unique in Major League Baseball—keeps games climate‑controlled in Florida’s heat and sudden storms, while its turf field and catwalk‑ringed roof give it a character all its own.
Located just east of I‑275, Tropicana Field anchors Rays baseball in the heart of the city, drawing fans into a venue that has become closely tied to the team’s identity over decades of play.
MLB Ballpark #2
First visit: May 31, 2002
Most recent visit: April 24, 2026
Opponents seen: ATH, MIN
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Friends and Family Friday
In 2002, I made my very first visit to a Major League ballpark that wasn’t my home park. 24 years later, I returned to Tropicana Field for Day 8 of the Big Florida Trip…