The Tampa Bay Rays are facing uncertainty regarding where they will play their home games in the 2025 season and beyond after Tropicana Field suffered severe damage during Hurricane Milton. The team’s plans to open the season at home seem unlikely due to the extent of the damage.
Several options are being considered for the Rays to play their home games, including temporary relocation to venues such as George M. Steinbrenner Field, Charlotte Sports Park, Disney World, loanDepot Park, or even a return to the proposed split schedule between Tampa Bay and Montreal. However, a surprising suggestion has emerged – a potential move to Oakland Coliseum, the former home of the Oakland A’s.
The A’s recently left the Coliseum following over 50 years at the venue, leaving it vacant. While a cross-country move for the Rays may seem unlikely, the available stadium space and the need for the Rays to find a new home make it a possibility to consider. Although the distance and time difference may present challenges for the team and its fans, the idea has generated excitement among local supporters.
Whether the Oakland Rays will become a reality remains to be seen as the team assesses its options for a temporary home while repairs are made to Tropicana Field or a new stadium is built. Stay tuned for updates on where the Tampa Bay Rays will play their future home games.
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