George M. Steinbrenner Field
Tampa · Home of ⚾ Tampa Bay Rays
✈️🚗 Getting to George M. Steinbrenner Field
Nearest major airport: Tampa (TPA) — about 3 mi / 4 min away.
🚗 Rent a car at TPA🏟️ Fan guide
Best seats
Lower level all around this intimate spring-training park (the Rays' temporary Tampa home while Tropicana Field is repaired) — every seat is close (~11k). It's small and open-air; sit near the action and bring sun/rain gear.
Parking
Lots around the complex in Tampa (by the airport, the Yankees' spring HQ); easy in/out. No transit — drive. ($15–25 USD)
Getting there
No rail — drive to Steinbrenner Field (near TPA airport / Dale Mabry). Rideshare works.
Bar scene
Suburban Tampa by the airport — limited walkable options; Midtown Tampa and South Tampa (SoHo) are short drives for bars, Ybor City ~15 min.
Pre-game bars
- SoHo (South Tampa) — Tampa's bar strip, short drive.
- Ybor City — Historic nightlife, ~15-min drive.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Beer$10–14
- Cuban sandwich$12
- Hot dog$7
Insider tips
- Drive — it's by the airport
- Temporary open-air park — bring sun/rain gear
- It's small and intimate — every seat's close