Charlotte Sports Park Spring Training Guide
Home of the Tampa Bay Rays
Charlotte Sports Park
2300 El Jobean Rd,
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
(941) 235-5010
Website: mlb.com/rays/spring-training/ballpark
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Gates open 90 minutes before first pitch.
Re-entry: Allowed only through the Guest Services office, (in the building between the home plate & first base gates). A Guest Services attendant will need to mark the ticket of anyone leaves and wants to return. Re-entry can only be done through the door in Guest Services.
Parking
Parking Lots open 2 1/2 hours before first pitch.
$15 plus tax for prepaid parking AND day-of parking.
Parking is cash-free, mobile-only, and available through the MLB Ballpark app.
Parking is available in the main lot or across El Jobean Road in the Charlotte County Fairgrounds lot.
Accessible Parking
Located next to the First Base Gate.
Seating
Rays dugout is along the first base side.
Sitting in the shade
Sections 201-206, Rows 2 and above will generally be in the shade the entire game.
Sections 212-218, Rows 10 and above will generally be in the shade the entire game.
Handicap Accessible
Sections 101-103, 106-107, 109-110, 113-115. Handicapped seating is Row 8 for each section.
If you find other sections/seats that are in the shade, or other pertinent info, please let us know and we’ll add them here!
Autographs and Practice Fields
Autographs
Best bet is between the end of each teams’s dugouts and the outfield so between first base to right field for the Rays, and between third base and left field for the away team.
Practice Fields
There are roughly five and a half (yes a half) practice fields - they are located behind right field.
Gates to the fields generally open at 9 am, however, currently we don’t have information on if practices are viewable to the public.
If you have other tips for either, please let us know!
Ballpark Food & Beverage
One sealed plastic water bottle (20 ounces or less) per ticketed individual is permitted in the stadium.
Strangely we’re currently unable to find up-to-date offerings aside from typical ballpark fare of hot dogs, burgers, fries and BBQ.
Chick-Fil-A may still be an option in the ballpark, however not on Sundays.
A tiki bar is located in the outfield.
Soda and non-alcoholic drink options include Coke products.
Unclear on the extent of their veggie/vegan/gluten-free options.
If you have more information on the food and beverage offerings, please let us know!
Ballpark Fun Facts & Points of Interest
Currently, we do not have any information on points of interest within the ballpark.
Nearby Lodging, Restaurants & Points of Interest
You can always check out the FL Spring Training Google Map to see all locations for all of the below and other Spring Training ballparks.
Hotels
Unfortunately, there are not many hotels within immediate distance of the ballpark, at least not ones that are highly rated. The following hotels are roughly 10 miles away. If you are not local, you may want to consider staying elsewhere if you are going to drive in anyway.
Restaurants
Donato’s Italian Restaurant - Italian eatery open for lunch & dinner featuring fresh homemade pasta.
Golden Krust Caribbean Restaurant - Counter-serve chain offering Jamaican beef patties, jerk chicken & curry dishes.
Metro Diner - Local diner ft. breakfast all day and hearty portions.
Rossini by Chef Rocco - Italian cuisine by a chef straight from the Amalfi Coast of Italy.
The Twisted Fork - Offers hefty plates of classic fare, plus beer & live music.
Points of Interest
Port Charlotte Beach Park - Scenic waterfront space with boat ramps, basketball & tennis courts, picnic tables & a dog park.
Sandy Beach Myakka Park - Walkable trails and good for kayaking. Also near CoolToday Park.
Any other information you think we’re missing, please let us know and we’ll include!
Updated Jan 2025