A recent detailed assessment of the hurricane damage inflicted on Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, has determined that the stadium is structurally sound and can be repaired for an estimated cost of $55.7 million in time for the 2026 season. The report, released by the City of St. Petersburg, indicated that the basic structure of the domed stadium remains intact despite significant damage to its fabric roof caused by Hurricane Milton.
The assessment, conducted by Hennessy Construction Services, found that while 18 out of 24 fabric panels of the ballpark failed during the hurricane, the primary structure is deemed serviceable and capable of supporting a replacement tension membrane fabric roof. The damage also extended to interior parts of the stadium due to rainwater and other storm-related causes.
