The roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, was ripped apart as Hurricane Milton tore into Florida on Wednesday night.
The ballpark had been transformed into a base for first responders as the state braced itself for devastation.
The field was packed with rows of green beds before the Category 3 storm pounded the coast, producing winds of up to 120mph and several hurricanes across the state.
Tampa avoided a direct hit by the hurricane but Tropicana Field – in nearby St Petersburg – still suffered serious damage on Wednesday evening.
Footage, posted on social media, showed huge holes in the domed roof, with material flapping in the vicious winds.
National Guard and other first responders were stationed at the ballpark in order to help with relief efforts. There were no immediate reports of injuries inside.
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The roof of Tropicana Field, home of the Tampa Bay Rays, was ripped apart by Hurricane Milton
The ballpark had been transformed into a base for first responders ahead of the storm
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