USDLast verified: November 5, 2026, for the World Series result; October 27, 2026, for the Game 4 series score, Game 4 time, resale prices and the Imagine Museum lot (ESPN, the Rays, MLB, the City of St. Petersburg, Vivid Seats, Eventbrite); October 26, 2026, for the city's shuttle and street plan and the police chief's parking figures (the City of St. Petersburg, WFLA, WUSF, FOX 13); October 23, 2026, for the watch parties (the Rays' postseason page, Fox 13, Tampa Free Press, WUSF and Bay News 9); October 20, 2026, for the ALCS result, the World Series schedule and the Rays' parking rules; October 19, 2026, for the Game 6 and 7 times; October 14, 2026, for the ALCS schedule and Games 1 and 2 results; October 12, 2026, for the Rays' postseason parking rule and the City of St. Petersburg's postseason guide; October 2 and 5, 2026, for the rest. We checked the Rays' parking, A-to-Z guide and postseason pages, MLB's schedule, and the City of St. Petersburg, PSTA, Looper, SpotHero, ParkWhiz and Vivid Seats pages listed under Sources. Prices are what those sources published that day and can change by game.
The 2026 season at the Trop is over: the Brewers won the World Series here in Game 5
- Result: after the Brewers won Games 1 to 3, the Rays took Game 4 at Tropicana Field 4-3 on October 27, and the Brewers clinched with a 4-1 win in Game 5 at the Trop on October 28, taking the series 4 games to 1 (MLB schedule, checked November 5, 2026).
- Next: the Rays haven't posted 2027 home dates or parking prices. The sections below describe how parking worked in 2026: the Rays' own lots, downtown garages, the free shuttle and rideshare.
Short answer. In the postseason the Rays sell parking in their own lots in advance only, at $50 to $60 a car before fees for the ALDS, when both home games sold out. World Series lot prices were never published, and there were no drive-up sales.
For the 2026 World Series the Rays sold parking prepaid only and called it extremely limited; resale passes reached $161 on the morning of Game 4, and St. Petersburg's police chief put stadium-area lots at about $150 and downtown at $25 and up.
Everyone else parks downtown. City garages and lots list event prices of $5 to $20, independent lots on SpotHero ran $10 to $85 before fees across Games 1 and 2, and the free Looper shuttle stops at the stadium on 16th Street.
Options at a glance
Costs are what each source published on October 2, 2026. Where a price was for a specific game, the game is named.
| Option | Where | Cost | Catch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rays prepaid lots | Lots 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7 | Not published (Rays) | Prepaid only. ALDS Game 1 was sold out. |
| Resale passes | Rays lots and off-site lots | $43 to $1,036 with fees, ALDS Game 1 (Vivid Seats) | Rays-lot listings started at $195. |
| City garages and lots | SouthCore Garage and city lots downtown | $5 to $20 event prices (city) | No walking distances published. |
| Independent lots | Central Ave., 1st Ave. N, 3rd Ave. S | $10 to $85 before fees on SpotHero, Games 1 and 2; $18.55 to $36.10 with fees on ParkWhiz, Game 1 | Only five SpotHero listings within 1.5 miles were left for Game 1. |
| Looper Baseball Shuttle | 2nd St. S downtown to 16th St. S | Free (Looper) | You still pay to park downtown. |
| PSTA SunRunner | North side of the stadium | $2.25 a ride, $5 daily cap (PSTA) | No cash. Service ends at midnight. |
Postseason home games at the Trop
After a 2025 season at George M. Steinbrenner Field, the Rays played all 81 home games of 2026 at Tropicana Field, per MLB's schedule data. Times are Eastern. ALDS parking status is from the Rays' postseason page on October 2 and the parking sales feed on October 5; World Series times are from MLB's schedule and the Rays' postseason page, checked October 27.
| Date | Game | First pitch | Rays parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | ALDS Game 1 vs. Yankees | 6:30 p.m. | Sold out |
| Mon, Oct 5 | ALDS Game 2 vs. Yankees | 8:00 p.m. | Sold out (0 passes left, Oct 5) |
| Mon, Oct 12 | ALCS Game 1 vs. Guardians | 8:00 p.m. | Played (Guardians won 7-3) |
| Tue, Oct 13 | ALCS Game 2 vs. Guardians | 8:00 p.m. | Played (Rays won 3-1) |
| Mon, Oct 19 | ALCS Game 6 vs. Guardians | 8:08 p.m. | Played (Rays won 7-3 and the series 4-2) |
| Tue, Oct 20 | ALCS Game 7 vs. Guardians | 8:08 p.m. | Not needed |
| Mon, Oct 26 | World Series Game 3 vs. Brewers | 8:00 p.m. | Played (Brewers won 10-1) |
| Tue, Oct 27 | World Series Game 4 vs. Brewers | 8:00 p.m. | Played (Rays won 4-3) |
| Wed, Oct 28 | World Series Game 5 vs. Brewers | 8:00 p.m. | Played (Brewers won 4-1 and the series) |
Rays lots: who can park there and what it costs
The Rays sell a limited number of prepaid, single-game spaces in Lots 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7, according to the team's A-to-Z guide. Lot 1 is the premium lot, recommended for seats behind home plate. Lots 6 and 7 are general parking.
- Price: for the ALDS, the Rays' parking sales feed lists Lot 1 Premium at $60, Lot 5 Premium at $55, and Lots 2, 3, 6 and 9 at $50, plus fees. RVs, campers and large vans pay double the general rate.
- Passes and payment: passes are mobile only, in the MLB Ballpark app. The ballpark is cash-free, so pay by card or Rays Wallet.
- Oversized vehicles: may be sent to other lots. RVs can't stay overnight and generally park with buses on 2nd Ave. S between 10th St. and MLK St.
- Gates: two hours before first pitch on weekends and 90 minutes on weekdays in the regular season. The Rays publish no postseason gate or lot times; Fox 13's World Series fan guide lists lots at 3 p.m. and gates at 5 p.m. for an 8 p.m. first pitch.
- Tailgating: allowed once the lots open. No big tents, open flames, charcoal grills or large commercial grills, and alcohol stays at the tailgate.
Overflow garages and lots, from city-run to independent
City garages and lots. The city's parking page, linked from the Rays' page, lists these event prices:
- SouthCore Garage, entrance at 101 1st Ave. S: $5 or $10, occasionally $20, and $2 an hour up to $16 on other days. The Rays note a 6'10" clearance.
- 800 1st Avenue South lot, entrances on 1st and 2nd Avenues South between 8th St. and MLK St.: $5 to $20.
- Al Lang lot, 1st Ave. S near Bayshore Dr.: usually $5, occasionally $10.
Central Garage, 1388 1st Ave. N. A Rays-listed overflow garage, card only through Honk or ParkMobile, with a 7'8" clearance. SpotHero had it at $30 for ALDS Game 2, an eight-minute walk, with two spaces left.
Independent lots. Within 1.5 miles, SpotHero had five Game 1 listings left: 900 Central Ave. at $85, an 11-minute walk; Webbs Plaza Lot, 850 3rd Ave. S, $30, 12 minutes; 825 Arlington Ave. N, $25, 15 minutes; McNulty Garage, 175 2nd St. S, $17, 27 minutes; and a $50 hotel valet. ALDS Game 2 had 12 in the same radius, from $10 to $85. ParkWhiz's three ALDS Game 1 listings, fees included, ran $18.55 to $36.10, slightly above SpotHero's totals for the same lots.
Street parking. Meters cost $1 to $1.50 an hour. Residential permit zones 2 and 3 meet at 16th Street, beside Gate 4, so read the posted signs.
Rideshare and drop-off
- The Rays' parking page says to set drop-off at Gate 4. The A-to-Z guide lists Lot 8 for Gate 1 and Trop Drive on 16th Street for Gates 4 and 5.
- Tropicana Drive is one-way, in from 16th St. S and out onto 4th Ave. S. No general pickup point is published.
Getting there by shuttle or SunRunner
Looper Baseball Shuttle. Free buses and trolleys run about every 10 minutes from two hours before first pitch until an hour after the game, through October 31, says the Looper. For playoff games the city says it starts 3 hours before the game and runs about every 5 minutes until 2 hours after. The downtown stop is on 2nd Street South between Central Avenue and 1st Avenue South, and drivers can park in the garage there, entering from 1st Avenue South between 1st and 2nd Streets, where the city lists the SouthCore Garage entrance. The stadium stop is on 16th Street just south of 3rd Avenue South.
SunRunner. PSTA's rapid bus stops on the stadium's north side. Rides cost $2.25, capped at $5 a day, and it takes no cash. PSTA runs it every 15 minutes until 8 p.m., then every 30 minutes until midnight, except Fridays and Saturdays, when 15-minute service runs to midnight. The Rays' page lists only the 30-minute schedule.
Accessible parking and drop-off
- Spaces are in Lots 1 and 7, mostly Lot 7, all van-accessible and subject to availability. Enter Lot 7 from 3rd or 4th Ave. S.
- Drop-off is in front of Gate 4, across 16th St. S from Lot 1. ADA rideshare pickup is at Gate 1 or Gate 4.
- Police monitor the spaces, and the placard holder must be in the car. Rolling Rays wheelchair transport is available at Gates 1 and 5.
What this guide doesn't recommend
- Driving in without a Rays pass. There are no drive-up sales for any postseason game.
- Paying resale for an off-site lot. The 825 Arlington Ave. N lot was $52 on Vivid Seats, $26.81 on SpotHero and $30.25 on ParkWhiz, fees included.
- A late SunRunner after a night game. After 8 p.m. it comes every 30 minutes and stops at midnight.
Frequently asked questions
How much was parking for the World Series at Tropicana Field?
The Rays published no price and sold it prepaid only, calling it extremely limited. St. Petersburg's police chief said lots around the stadium average about $150 and downtown parking starts around $25. Resale passes on Vivid Seats started at $161 on the morning of the game, up from $68 the day before.
Are there Rays watch parties at Tropicana Field?
Only if the series returns to Milwaukee: the Rays list watch parties for Games 6 and 7 on October 30 and 31 at 8 p.m. ET, if needed.
How much is parking at a Rays game?
The Rays don't publish a postseason price. For ALDS Game 1, resale passes for Rays lots started at $195, independent lots within 1.5 miles ran $17 to $85 before fees on SpotHero, and city lots list $5 to $20.
Where is the best place to park at Tropicana Field?
With a Rays pass, Lot 1 behind home plate or Lots 6 and 7. Without one, the 1388 1st Ave. N garage was $30 for ALDS Game 2, an eight-minute walk. For less, use a downtown city garage and the free Looper.
Do you pay for parking at Tropicana Field?
Yes. Postseason parking is prepaid by card or Rays Wallet, and the ballpark takes no cash.
Is there free parking near the stadium?
Not in the Rays' lots. The city says some streets are free and unsigned, but the zones that meet at 16th Street are residential permit areas, so read the signs.
How do I buy a Rays parking pass?
Through the Buy Parking links on the Rays' postseason page. Passes are mobile only, in the MLB Ballpark app. Resale passes are on Vivid Seats.
Sources
Checked October 2, 2026, except the Rays' parking sales feed, checked October 5, 2026.
- City of St. Petersburg, Tampa Bay Rays Postseason Parking Guide (updated October 19): playoff dates, prepaid on-site parking, 1301 Central Ave. garage, Baseball Shuttle hours, SunRunner, read October 12, 2026.
- MLB Stats API schedule: ALCS result, World Series venues and dates, read October 20, 2026.
- Tampa Bay Rays, Parking at Tropicana Field: postseason rule, lots, accessible parking, rideshare, overflow garages.
- Tampa Bay Rays, A-to-Z Guide: prepaid lots, payment, RVs and buses, tailgating, gates, rideshare.
- Tampa Bay Rays, Postseason Information: home dates, parking sale status.
- Tampa Bay Rays, ALDS parking sales (mlb.tickets.com) and its availability feed: lot prices, fees and passes left for Games 2 and 5, checked October 5, 2026, 9:07 a.m. ET.
- MLB, 2026 Postseason and MLB schedule data: ALDS matchup and times, 2026 home games.
- City of St. Petersburg, Parking Information: event prices, meters, permit zones.
- Looper, Baseball Shuttle: stops, hours, season.
- PSTA, SunRunner and PSTA, Fares: fare, daily cap, cash rule, frequency.
- MLB postseason schedule, Fox 13 World Series fan guide, WFLA, WUSF, Florida Politics, Looper Baseball Shuttle, TickPick and TicketX: series score, times, shuttle, street plan, police chief figures and resale, October 26, 2026.
- Fox 13, Tampa Free Press, WUSF and Bay News 9: watch-party times, tickets and parking reports, October 22 and 23.
- SpotHero and ParkWhiz: live prices for Games 1 and 2.
- ESPN, Brewers at Rays box score, October 26: Game 3 final, 10-1.
- Imagine Museum, World Series parking on Eventbrite: price, spaces, entrance, hours, read October 27, 2026.
- Vivid Seats Rays and Game 4 parking pages: resale listings read October 27 at about 8:05 a.m. ET, linked in the box above.