The Tampa Bay Rays are set to make George M. Steinbrenner Field (1 Steinbrenner Dr) their home for the 2025 season, bringing exciting upgrades, new features, and fan-friendly experiences to the ballpark. With Opening Day just around the corner (this Friday!!), here’s what fans can expect from the Rays’ temporary home in Tampa.
Since spring training wrapped up, a dedicated team of over 80 staff members and 50 installers has been working tirelessly to rebrand Steinbrenner Field with Rays colors and imagery. More than 3,000 individual pieces of marketing materials—stretching over a mile if laid out—have been installed, ensuring that the ballpark truly feels like home for Tampa Bay’s baseball fans. It’s pretty wild to see the Rays banner hanging over the baselines.
Fireworks, light shows, and more planned for the 2025 season
For games starting at 4:10 p.m. or later, fans will enjoy dazzling light and sound shows and fireworks displays presented by Orlando Health. These displays will celebrate every Rays home run and victory. The season will also feature unique giveaways, including bobbleheads, tropical shirts, branded hats, and towels. We’re still rocking our super cozy Ray hoodie.
The season opener on March 28 will kick off with a pregame flyover by the 6th Air Refueling Wing from MacDill Air Force Base during the National Anthem, setting the stage for an electrifying start to the Rays’ 2025 campaign.
Free sunscreen for fans during games
Know before you go: Steinbrenner Field is introducing a clear-bag policy to streamline entry while ensuring safety. Fans can bring one clear bag up to 12” x 6” x 12” or a small personal item like a wallet or fanny pack under 5” x 7.”
Orlando Health is sponsoring complimentary sunscreen kiosks throughout the stadium to keep fans comfortable during Tampa’s sunny afternoons. Hydration stations will also be available, allowing guests to refill plastic water bottles up to 44 oz. (metal, aluminum, and glass bottles are not permitted).
50,000 students participate in Reading with the Rays
The Rays will continue to offer sensory bags at Guest Services for fans with sensory sensitivities, ensuring an inclusive and enjoyable experience for all attendees.
The Rays remain deeply invested in the Tampa Bay community, pledging nearly $250,000 in scholarships, $1 million in grants, and ongoing hurricane relief efforts. Additionally, 50,000 students will participate in Reading with the Rays this summer, and 7,000 tee-ball players and coaches will receive free Rays jerseys and caps.
To keep games accessible, a limited number of $20 standing-room-only tickets will be available for all home games. Fans can sign up for Rays Rush Tickets via SMS to receive alerts when these discounted tickets are released.
Hot oil pizzas and home runs at the new ballpark
The 2025 season welcomes new and expanded partnerships. Colony Grill is now the official pizza of the Rays, offering select pizzas at the ballpark. Their new “Hot Oil Homers” promotion will allow fans to redeem a free pizza with hot oil topping when the Rays hit a home run at Steinbrenner Field.
Another new partner, The Mosaic Company, will donate $500 to Meals on Wheels for every first run scored by the Rays at home, helping combat food insecurity in the Tampa Bay area.
Learn more, and secure your tickets here.
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