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Rays to open ballpark experience center in 2027: How fans can preview new $2.3B stadium in Tampa

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Tampa Bay Rays fans won’t have to wait until 2029 to get a glimpse of their favorite team’s future home. The organization will open a new experience center at Westshore City Center in early 2027, offering an interactive preview of the $2.3 billion ballpark and surrounding district .

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FOX 13 Tampa
Rays to open ballpark experience center in 2027: How fans can preview new $2.3B stadium in Tampa (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Oct 6, 2026
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Tampa Bay Rays fans won’t have to wait until 2029 to get a glimpse of their favorite team’s future home. The organization will open a new experience center at Westshore City Center in early 2027, offering an interactive preview of the $2.3 billion ballpark and surrounding district .
Tampa Bay Times
New Tampa Bay Rays ‘experience center’ will offer first glimpse at the ballpark (opens Tampa Bay Times)
Published Oct 7, 2026
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After years of deliberation, a deal has finally been inked to build the Tampa Bay Rays a new permanent home in Tampa. Beyond just the ballpark, the team has pledged to bring offices, retail and more to 120-acre site now occupied by Hillsborough College.