Discussions regarding the future of Tropicana Field, the longtime domed home of the Tampa Bay Rays located in St. Petersburg, Florida, have centered heavily around extensive upcoming structural renovations rather than a complete ground-up rebuilding project, though the stadium's future has seen major developments. Following significant damage sustained from severe weather events and hurricanes affecting the region, local government officials, city councils, and team ownership collaborated on extensive repair assessments and funding approvals to restore the facility. Additionally, broader long-term urban planning discussions have occasionally involved proposals for brand-new ballpark developments or surrounding neighborhood revitalizations to ensure the franchise maintains a state-of-the-art facility that secures long-term baseball roots in the Tampa Bay metropolitan region for decades to come.