October means it’s time for postseason baseball! The Rays have locked in their wildcard spot against the Cleveland Guardians but need your help cheering them on from Champa Bay. Hopefully they finish what they started back in 2020 when they had their second World Series appearance. The Rays have announced watch party locations so you can cheer on with fellow fans. The wildcard round is the best out of 3, the winner will then face the New York Stank-ankees.
The Rays have battled against multiple injuries and major trades this season. But they have the heart and the skill to make it all the way to the World Series.
Game 1 starts at noon on Friday, so hopefully your boss will understand that you had to call out of work to root for the Rays. Here are the locations for the fan watch parties:
Game 1: Friday, October 7
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Sparkman Wharf
615 Channelside Dr
Tampa, FL 33602
Game 2: Saturday, October 8
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: St. Petersburg Pier
800 2nd Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Game 3 (If necessary) Sunday, October 9
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: St. Petersburg Pier
800 2nd Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Will you make it out to root for the Rays?
5 Things In Tropicana Field That Need To Be In The New Rays Stadium
The Rays Touch Tank
It’s a stadium must-see for the Rays. The sting ray touch tank is a tribute to the original Rays uniform and is the first of its kind at a professional sports venue. For the new stadium, we would love to see a bigger tank where maybe you can take standing photos against the glass with the sting rays.
Party In The Outfield
One of the Trop’s newest additions, The Budweiser Porch, out in centerfield is a great spot to hang before or during the game! The area features a long bar which makes it easy to get your beer and back to your spot. There’s also exclusive food stands here like Beer Battered Fries from Pig & Potato or the Hawaiian Hot Dog from Pacific Counter. Needless to say there definitely needs to be an outfield hang spot in the new stadium.
BallPark & Rec Lounge
Another great addition to the Trop that we would hate to see go. An arcade lounge indoors and outdoors that’s a great spot to hang before or after the game. It helps that there are two Tampa Bay Park and Rec locations so it will still feel fitting to include them in the new stadium.
Beans & Barlour
The most bougie milkshakes in baseball, but they are WORTH IT! Pro tip: they’re even better when you add whiskey! We can’t imagine the new stadium without this foodie staple.
The Rays Museum/162 Landing
Life-long and newbie Rays fans love to reminisce at the Rays Museum that features the history of the franchise since its inception. 162 Landing is another great spot to look back and remember one of the Rays most iconic wins. We hope the new stadium finds a way to incorporate Longo’s winning home runs and all the other milestones the Rays have reached since becoming a team back in the 90’s.
