The Tampa Bay Rays released the renderings for a proposed new ballpark in Ybor City. The ballpark is projected to cost $809 million with additional infrastructure costs of $83 million and could be complete for Opening Day 2023.
Here’s what you need to see and know about the renderings:
Yes, there’s still a dome
With priorities place on being “innovative and fan-friendly,” the $900 million ballpark would be fully enclosed by a translucent roof to ensure comfortable temperatures and game certainty.
A roof is unavoidable with Florida’s heat and frequent thunder and lightning storms, but in the design, sliding glass exterior walls beyond center field and behind home plate have been strategically placed to “bring the outside in,” offering what the designs claim will be stunning views of Tampa, Channelside and Ybor City, as well as cross breeze in pleasant weather.