Tampa Bay Rays

The catwalks above the field are unique to the Trop. Balls that hit them are in play. It's happened in key game situations.

Tailgating starts when the lots open for the event rather than at a fixed hour.

No open flames or fire pits, and nothing that counts as a large commercial grill.

If the main gates are crowded go to Gate 7. It enters directly to the Sports Bar and there is usually no line. Exit Gate 7 after the game and walk through the tunnel to pop up at Ferg's on Central Ave.

SunRunner stops north of the ballpark every 15 minutes from 6am to 8pm, then every 30 minutes until midnight.

If the Rays' lots sell out, downtown overflow lots set their own rates and refund policies: the club does not control them.

Central Ave has a lot of great spots for pre and post game. Ferg's is the hot spot. The Budweiser Porch inside the stadium has the best food spots. Obviously see the rays tank because they are adorable.

The Cuban sandwich is the must-eat item, Tampa Bay invented it, and the in-stadium version is solid.

The Budweiser Porch in center field is where St. Pete's restaurants live: Pacific Counter's poke and musubi, Melted's short rib grilled cheese, and the Cubano Dog.

Check out the club level seats like RR-114 for a unique view. They give you a buffet and free drinks. The Trop is not the prettiest stadium but the experience is fun and tickets are usually cheap.

Tropicana Field is 100s and 200s. If a listing offers you a Section 300, it is not describing this ballpark.

The two food halls have their own escalators to the upper deck: First Base to Section 214, Third Base to Section 215.