The stadium is named after Al Lang, a former mayor of St. Petersburg who was instrumental in bringing professional baseball spring training to the city.
The venue sits on the site of a former landfill that was reclaimed for municipal recreation space.
It has served as the spring training home for various MLB teams including the New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, and Tampa Bay Rays.
The stadium's unique waterfront location means that errant soccer balls occasionally land in the neighboring St. Petersburg Marina.
It hosted the North American Soccer League's first-ever Soccer Bowl in 1968.
The stadium surface is a natural grass field, maintained to professional standards for USL competition.
Al Lang Stadium is a waterfront outdoor sports venue located on the downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, shoreline. It serves as the home stadium for the Tampa Bay Rowdies, a professional soccer team competing in the USL Championship. The field is situated directly on the shore of Tampa Bay, providing views of the water and the nearby marina. Originally built in 1947, the venue has undergone multiple renovations to modernize its facilities while retaining its classic baseball-era stadium footprint. The seating capacity accommodates several thousand spectators in an open-air configuration. It is primarily used for soccer matches, though the site has historically hosted Major League Baseball spring training sessions.
The elevated walkway near the south end of the stadium, where you can frame the pitch with the Tampa Bay waterfront in the background.
Check the weather forecast, as the stadium is fully open-air and offers minimal protection from heavy rain or intense mid-day sun.
Walk the waterfront path surrounding the stadium exterior before match time to enjoy the views of Tampa Bay.
Bring sunglasses and sun protection even for evening games, as the sun can reflect intensely off the water.
Avoid parking in private lots designated for nearby businesses; use authorized municipal parking garages to prevent towing.
The stadium is active primarily during the USL Championship season; events are seasonal, typically running from spring through autumn.
Standard professional sports venue conduct applies; no outside food or drink, and professional camera equipment may be restricted without media credentials.
