City of St. Pete crews have completed the installation of the final roof panel on Tropicana Field ahead of schedule, officials announced Friday.

The roof was damaged by Hurricane Milton last October. The roof replacement work began in August 2025 and was completed this month.

All stadium repairs, including interior work, are currently scheduled to be completed by April 2026. Remaining projects include turf installation, audiovisual maintenance and replacement, and sports lighting upgrades.

“This project was a massive undertaking, but we have an outstanding team working on it and making sure we’re prepared for opening day,” said St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch.

City Council has approved approximately $60 million for Tropicana Field remediation and repair expenses. The stadium is expected to reach substantial completion by March 2026, ahead of the 2026 baseball season.

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