# Rays Secure New Stadium Deal, $2.3B Project Underway

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Podcast: [MLB Baseball News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mlb-baseball-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7445019)
Published: 2026-05-16T06:50:49+00:00
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## Resource

The Tampa Bay Rays have reached a preliminary agreement to build a $2.3 billion stadium in Tampa, with the team covering $1.27 billion and public funding capping at $976 million. This development aims to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood, connect sports facilities with airport and business districts, and create a self-sustaining hub to reinvest in the teams performance. The project is set to begin by opening day in 2029, following upcoming votes by city and county representatives. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/f173ae7cd7bce7d5

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