With Tropicana Field sustaining damage from Hurricane Milton, the Tampa Bay Rays are searching for a field where they can play their 2025 season — and Walt Disney World is on the shortlist.

Tampa Bay Rays Considering Walt Disney World for 2025 Season

According to a report from the Tampa Bay Times, the Rays are considering several locations for their temporary home, including the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World. The team previously played two regular-season series there and held part of spring training at the complex in 2023.

Hurricane Milton “shredded” the roof of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, leaving the team unable to open their 2025 Major League Baseball season at home on March 27 as planned. The team is currently displaced for an unknown period of time as the damage is assessed and repairs are made — at least until 2028, when their new stadium opens on an adjacent site.

Tampa Bay Rays officials have not shared any public comments about the situation or condition of Tropicana Field since October 10, but shared in a memo to staff last week that an update is planned for this week.

With the 2025 opening day just 162 days away, the Rays have to decide whether they are looking for a temporary field for just a few months or all three years until the new field opens. The team is reportedly considering a list of 50 locations.

Out of all the possible options, Disney “would require the least upgrades, but could present scheduling challenges given the high number of youth events already booked throughout the venue.” Both players and staff will need to be relocated, whichever venue is ultimately chosen.

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