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Tampa Bay Rays


Charlotte Sports Park
2300 El Jobean Road
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Ticket Information: (727) 825-3250

CLICK HERE for a Charlotte Sports Park seating diagram

 2010 Ticket Prices
 Field Box: $25; Baseline Box: $22 Field Reserved: $20
Baseline Reserved: $18; Berm/Boardwalk: $10 (Friday-Sunday games); $8 (Mon-Thurs games)

Spring training tickets are currently on sale and can purchased at the box office at Charlotte Sports Park, all Ticketmaster outlets, the Rays Tampa Store at 400 N. Tampa St., the Tropicana Field box office, by phone at 888-FAN-RAYS, and online at www.raysbaseball.com and www.raysbeisbol.com.  Spring training season tickets are available starting at only $240.  Season ticket holders will continue to receive significant savings and the biggest benefits, including the opportunity to purchase discounted parking.

Pitchers and catchers report on February 19 and first workout is February 20.  Position players report on February 23 and first full squad workout is February 24.

Pre-season practice policies:  Daily workouts start at approximately 9:30 a.m. and are free and open to the public at Charlotte Sports Park.  On gamedays, gates open at 11:05 a.m. for 1:05 games and 5:05 p.m. for 7:05 games. 


2010 Rays Spring Training Schedule

Schedule subject to change - Home games in ALL CAPS - All times local

DAY DATE OPPONENT SITE TIME
Wed March 3 Baltimore Orioles Sarasota 1:05 p.m.
Thurs March 4 BALTIMORE ORIOLES PORT CHARLOTTE 1:05 p.m.
Fri March 5 New York Yankees Tampa 1:05 p.m.
Sat March 6 BOSTON RED SOX PORT CHARLOTTE 1:05 p.m.
Sun March 7 Philadelphia Phillies Clearwater 1:05 p.m.
Mon March 8 PITTSBURGH PIRATES PORT CHARLOTTE 1:05 p.m.
Tues March 9 Baltimore Orioles Sarasota 1:05 p.m.
Wed March 10 Boston Red Sox Fort Myers 1:05 p.m.
Thur March 11 TORONTO BLUE JAYS PORT CHARLOTTE 1:05 p.m.
Thur March 11 Pittsburgh Pirates Bradenton 1:05 p.m.
Fri March 12 PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES PORT CHARLOTTE 1:05 p.m.
Sat March 13 FLORIDA MARLINS PORT CHARLOTTE 1:05 p.m.
Sun March 14 Detroit Tigers Lakeland 1:05 p.m.
Mon March 15 Off Day
Tues March 16 BOSTON RED SOX PORT CHARLOTTE 7:05 p.m.
Wed March 17 MINNESOTA TWINS PORT CHARLOTTE 1:05 p.m.
Thur March 18 New York Yankees Tampa 7:05 p.m.
Fri March 19 NEW YORK YANKEES PORT CHARLOTTE 7:05 p.m.
Sat March 20 MINNESOTA TWINS PORT CHARLOTTE 1:05 p.m.
Sun March 21 Minnesota Twins Fort Myers 1:05 p.m.
Sun March 21 Pittsburgh Pirates Bradenton 1:05 p.m.
Mon March 22 Boston Red Sox Fort Myers 1:05 p.m.
Tues March 23 Philadelphia Phillies Clearwater 1:05 p.m.
Wed March 24 TORONTO BLUE JAYS PORT CHARLOTTE 1:05 p.m.
Thur March 25 MINNESOTA TWINS PORT CHARLOTTE 1:05 p.m.
Fri March 26 Toronto Blue Jays Dunedin 1:05 p.m.
Sat March 27 Houston Astros Kissimmee 1:05 p.m.
Sun March 28 PITTSBURGH PIRATES PORT CHARLOTTE 1:05 p.m.
Mon March 29 Boston Red Sox Fort Myers 7:05 p.m.
Tues March 30 BOSTON RED SOX PORT CHARLOTTE 1:05 p.m.
Wed March 31 Minnesota Twins Fort Myers 1:05 p.m.
Thur April 1 BALTIMORE ORIOLES PORT CHARLOTTE 1:05 p.m.
Fri April 2 NEW YORK METS TROPICANA FIELD 6:10 p.m.


Directions to Charlotte Sports Complex
 From the North - Take I-75 South to Exit 179.  Turn right onto Toledo Blade Boulevard.  Turn right on El Jobean Road.  Stadium is on the left.

 From the South - Take I-75 North to Exit 184.  Take U.S. 41 North (Tamiami Trail) and turn left onto El Jobean Road. Stadium is on the left.

Stadium Information
 Parking: $10 per car
Stadium built in 1987 with renovations in 2009.
Dimensions: 338 to left, 402 feet to centerfield and 338 feet to rightfield.
Seating Capacity: 6,823
Rays second Spring Training at this location.

Tampa Bay Rays Spring Training Location History
 1998-2008 St. Petersburg (Progress Energy Park, Home of Al Lang Field)
2009-10  Charlotte Sports Park

Charlotte Sports Park
The Charlotte Sports Park has undergone an extensive renovation and is the spring home of the Tampa Bay Rays.  The site is located approximately 75 miles south of Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg.

The state-of-the-art facility contains 5,000 fixed seats, and has additional berm seating and party areas.  A new suite level and group areas have been added and a unique 360-degree baseball boardwalk rings the stadium.  Follow the boardwalk to leftfield and you'll find a Tiki Bar, where fans can sip a cold beverage, catch up with friends and still keep the game in view.  Charlotte Sports Park is also a family-friendly ballpark, there is a Kids Clubhouse zone that contains separate play areas for tots and youth, and a concession stand just for kids.  The facility is a mode of sustainability, and features an educational green roof and Florida-friendly landscaping. 

In addition to spring training games, the facility houses the state-of-the-art Rays training complex, which includes a new clubhouse, five full fields and one-half field.  It is home to extended spring training for the Rays, and the Rays new Florida State League Team owned in partnership with Cal Ripken and Ripken Baseball on this unique venture.

"Ripken Baseball is an established and proven minor league operator and the Ripken name is synonymous with success," said Matt Silverman, President of the Rays.  Visit http://www.charlottecountybaseball.com for more information on the Rays Florida State League team.


The renovations to the Charlotte Sports Park were financed by contributions from Charlotte County, the State of Florida and the Rays.  While the Rays will have exclusive access during spring training, this facility is truly a park within a park, and the County will use the venue throughout the year for concerts, youth sports, recreation and community events.

Photos on this page by Steven Kovich 

Rays Spring Training Attendance (2000-2009)
  20002001 20022003 20042005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Total Attendance 65,495 55,604 47,185 51,324 43,916 65,461 70,756 79,044 54,960 97,692
Number of Games 1613 1315 914 15 16 11 16
Average Attendance 4,093 4,277 3,629 3,422 4,880 4,676 4,717 4,940 4,996 6,513


Area Information
Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf Islands CVB, (941) 743-1900 or www.charlotteharbortravel.com

Other nearby Spring Training sites
City of Palms Park, Fort Myers, Home of the Boston Red Sox - 35 miles to the South
Ed Smith Stadium, Sarasota, Home of the Baltimore Orioles, 41 miles to the North
Hammond Stadium, Fort Myers, Home of the Minnesota Twins - 50 miles to the South
McKechnie Field, Bradenton, Home of the Pittsburgh Pirates, - 52 miles to the North
Official Tampa Bay Rays Web Site