Tampa City Hall lights up blue in support of the Rays

TAMPA, Fla. — October 12, 2026 — Tampa’s historic Old City Hall is shining blue Monday night as the city rallies behind the Tampa Bay Rays during their American League Championship Series matchup against the Cleveland Guardians.

The City of Tampa confirmed the special illumination in a message shared with DUANEWS, describing the display as a show of support for the hometown baseball team.

The Rays are facing Cleveland in a best-of-seven series, with a place in the 2026 World Series at stake.

Game 1 is scheduled for Monday night, while Game 2 will take place Tuesday.

The blue lighting adds to the excitement surrounding Tampa Bay’s postseason run, turning one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks into a symbol of community pride.