Roberto Clemente Day

Roberto Clemente Day

Roberto Clemente Day was established by Major League Baseball to honor the legacy of the Hall of Famer and 15-time All-Star who died in a plane crash on New Year's Eve 1972 while attempting to deliver supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. In his honor, MLB annually presents the Roberto Clemente Award to recognize the player who best represents the game of baseball through sportsmanship, community involvement and positive contributions, both on and off the field. Club nominees for this prestigious award are announced on Roberto Clemente Day each year.

Roberto Clemente Day September 15

Tickets

Friday, September 20 at 6:50pm vs. Toronto Blue Jays

Celebrate Roberto Clemente Day at Tropicana Field on Friday, September 20 when the Rays take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Fans can purchase a special Roberto Clemente Day package that includes a seat in section 127 and a $5 donation to Feeding Tampa Bay.

Pack the Pantries Food Donation Drive presented by TD SYNNEX

The Tampa Bay Rays, Feeding Tampa Bay and TD SYNNEX are teaming up to pack the pantries in honor of Roberto Clemente.

Time: 3:45 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Location: Outside Gate 1 (Lot 7) and Gate 4

Donation Items:

Canned Foods: Dry Goods & Boxed Meals: Breakfast Items:
Fruits & Vegetables Rice & Beans Cereal, Oatmeal, Grits
Proteins (Meat, Fish, Peanut Butter, Beans) Pasta & Sauces Granola Bars
Soups & Meals Condiments
Snacks

Important Notes:

  • No items missing ingredient labels
  • No expired items
  • No items opened or with broken seals

Fans who donate three or more items will receive a ticket voucher valid for two Lower Reserved tickets for a future 2025 regular-season home game.*

*Limit one voucher per household. Vouchers will be provided to those who donate three or more items in person on September 20 only. Some exclusions apply.