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Hillsborough approves $2.3B Rays stadium plan
By The BriefBrief · Sources (6)
Filed: Aug 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners approved a $2.3 billion plan for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium. The project is described as a new and improved “Forever Home,” moving the team toward a major facilities upgrade in the county.
WHO: Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners; Tampa Bay Rays
WHAT: Approved a $2.3 billion plan for a new Tampa Bay Rays stadium (“Forever Home”).
WHEN: Aug 28, 2026 at 10:25 AM ET
WHERE: Tampa, FL
WHY: The county board voted to green-light the multi-billion-dollar stadium project.
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📋 How this story developed
- Aug 28 Tampa City Council Approves Rays Ballpark Deal 4-3
- Aug 28 Tampa City Council advances Rays ballpark funding
- Aug 28 Tampa City Council advances $2.3B Rays deal
- Aug 27 Tampa council to vote on Rays stadium funding
- Aug 24 Rays stadium deal votes set for Tampa, Hillsborough
- Aug 22 Rays stadium deal agreed; votes set next week
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