Tampa Bay Rays’ Stadium Suffers Significant Damage

The storm’s powerful winds tore through Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team, causing significant damage to the roof and infrastructure.

The MLB stadium had been converted into a “base camp” for first responders and those stranded in the storm’s path, with thousands of cots covering the playing surface.

Despite the chaos, ABC News reported no injuries, but the extent of the damage inside the camp is currently unknown.

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News reporter Ryan Bass shared on social media that officials and aid workers were forced to take shelter in corridors as the storm raged on.

Tropicana Field’s slanted, fixed dome roof, made of translucent Teflon-coated fiberglass supported by cables, was no match for the storm’s fury.

Here’s some drone video we shot giving you a look at the extensive damage to the roof and the inside of Tropicana Field.

The stadium, which opened in 1990 and underwent renovations in 2006-07, will likely require significant repairs, including a possible roof replacement, before the 2025 MLB season.

The storm’s impact on sporting events in the state has been significant, with multiple postponements and cancellations already announced.