Tag: Tampa

Public funds sought for Raymond James Stadium $1 billion rejig

Article posted by Coliseum, June 11^th, 2026

The local Government support for the Major League Baseball (MLB) team Tampa Bay Rays’ ballpark was fragile before the tax measure went on the November ballot. Now, the Tampa Sports Authority is writing a letter to state its priority: The Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida, United... » Read more

Tampa Bay Rays public funding ballpark plans do not touch chord

Article posted by Coliseum, May 26^th, 2026

The Tampa City Council voted 4-3 on May 21st to enter into a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hillsborough County and the Major League Baseball (MLB) team Tampa Bay Rays to build a $2.3 billion stadium at the Hillsborough College in Florida (US). The Hillsborough County... » Read more

Additional seating area in Bucs home

Article posted by Coliseum, June 28^th, 2022

In response to an unprecedented demand for 2022 season passes, the National Football League (NFL) team Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced on June 24th an additional seating area named ‘The Krewe’s Nest’ which will be located in the South end zone at their digs – the Raymond James Stadium in... » Read more

Montreal in no mood to fund ‘Devil Rays’ home

Article posted by Coliseum, November 2^nd, 2021

A new billboard off of a Tampa (US) freeway sends a crisp and clear message to fans of the American professional baseball team Tampa Bay Rays: Montreal isn’t going to pay for their stadium. The ‘Newsweek’ stated that the billboard was recently installed, and every minute the words flash... » Read more

Proposals zeroed in for ‘The Trop’ revamp

Article posted by Coliseum, March 16^th, 2021

The City of St. Petersburg in Tampa (US) has announced a shortlist of four proposals for the reimagining of the 86-acre Tropicana Field site which serves as the residence of the Major League Baseball (MLB) team – the Tampa Bay Rays – as the City looks at the future of a downtown gateway... » Read more

NFL grandiose Super Bowl fan attendance plans

Article posted by Coliseum, January 25^th, 2021

The National Football League (NFL) (US) announced on January 22nd that it is planning for 22,000 fans to grace Super Bowl LV, including around 7,500 vaccinated healthcare workers. This season’s end of season showpiece will take place at the 65,890-capacity Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida... » Read more

Super Bowl a cashless affair with Visa prop

Article posted by Coliseum, January 4^th, 2021

The National Football League’s (NFL) flagship event Super Bowl is all set to become a cash-free fixture this season. Facilitating this will be the payment services brand Visa which has chalked out plans regarding the same with NFL. The Super Bowl is the annual championship game of the National... » Read more