Council approves 4-3 nonbinding MOU for $2.3B Rays stadium, outlining $976M public contribution from county and city.
WHO:Tampa City Council; Councilmembers Luis Viera and others; Hillsborough County; Tampa Bay Rays; members of the public
WHAT:Approval of a non-binding memorandum of understanding for a new $2.3 billion Tampa Bay Rays stadium, including a $976 million public contribution plan.
WHEN:May 21, 2026 at 4:43 PM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:The Tampa City Council voted to approve the nonbinding memorandum of understanding for the proposed stadium financing and next steps.
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