St. Petersburg venue guide
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Bag policy
A clear-bag policy applies: one single-compartment clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches, and/or one non-clear clutch or fanny pack no larger than 5 x 7 inches. Backpacks and non-clear larger bags are not allowed; diaper bags with a young child and medical-device bags are excepted. Non-compliant bags cannot be stored at the ballpark.
Entrances
Gates typically open 90 minutes before first pitch on weekday Rays home games and two hours before first pitch on Opening Day and Saturday–Sunday home games. All gates are wheelchair accessible; VIP Gate 4 serves designated premium ticket holders. Elevators serve Gates 1, 2, 4, and 6.
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A clear-bag policy applies: one single-compartment clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag no larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches, and/or one non-clear clutch or fanny pack no larger than 5 x 7 inches. Backpacks and non-clear larger bags are not allowed; diaper bags with a young child and medical-device bags are excepted. Non-compliant bags cannot be stored at the ballpark.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Tampa Bay Rays Safety & Security / A-Z Guide
Verified Oct 2, 2026Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field A-Z Guide
All gates are wheelchair accessible, with elevators and escalators at major gates and food halls. Rolling Rays wheelchair assistance is available at Gates 1 and 5 on a first-come basis. Accessible parking is in Lots 1 and 7; sensory bags are available at Guest Services. Wheelchairs are not available for rent.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Tampa Bay Rays Accessibility Guide / A-Z Guide
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St. Petersburg
PSTA’s SunRunner bus rapid transit stops on the north side of Tropicana Field, generally every 15 minutes from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and every 30 minutes from 8 p.m. to midnight. A Baseball Looper trolley/shuttle also operates during the season per Rays guidance.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Tampa Bay Rays Parking / A-Z Guide (SunRunner)
Parking
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Official operating notes that apply across events at this venue.
Food halls, the Budweiser Porch, and other stands offer a wide range of food and drink; the ballpark is cash-free. Outside food and beverage are not permitted except one sealed personal-sized water bottle (medical and childcare exceptions apply).
Verified Oct 2, 2026Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field A-Z Guide
Men’s, women’s, and all-gender restrooms are located throughout the ballpark on multiple levels, with accessible restrooms and changing stations on all levels. Complimentary period products are available in women’s and gender-neutral restrooms.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Tampa Bay Rays Tropicana Field A-Z Guide
The Bay Republic Main Team Store is by Gate 1 in center field, with additional in-ballpark stores near the food halls, suite level, third-base concourse, and right field. Non-gameday and gameday hours are published on the Rays merchandise page.
Verified Oct 2, 2026Bay Republic Team Store (Rays)
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