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69 TVs Daily Happy Hour Live DJ Weekly Karaoke Two Stories Sport Games Open Till 3am Kitchen Open Late Lots of Speakers Live Music 69 TVs Daily Happy Hour Live DJ Weekly Karaoke Two Stories Sport Games Open Till 3am Kitchen Open Late Lots of Speakers Live Music
69 TVs Daily Happy Hour Live DJ Weekly Karaoke Two Stories Sport Games Open Till 3am Kitchen Open Late Lots of Speakers Live Music 69 TVs Daily Happy Hour Live DJ Weekly Karaoke Two Stories Sport Games Open Till 3am Kitchen Open Late Lots of Speakers Live Music

Watch Rays Baseball Games Near Me

Thirsty First - St. Pete's Favorite baseball Bar

Watch every Tampa Bay Rays baseball game at Thirsty First, St. Petersburg’s ultimate baseball bar. 69+ TVs, game specials, craft beers, downtown location. Your Rays headquarters near me!

St. Petersburg's Home for Tampa Bay Rays Baseball

Two Stories, Twice the Space

While other St. Pete sports bars get cramped during big games, we’ve got room to breathe. Two full floors means you can choose your vibe:

  • Downstairs: High-energy crowd, louder cheers, pure game-day chaos
  • Upstairs: VIP experience, bottle service, elevated viewing with the same incredible sound

Why Thirsty First is St. Pete's favorite Rays Baseball Bar

Every Pitch, Every Inning, Every Game

  • 69 HD TVs with multiple games for scoreboard watching
  • Crystal-clear picture for tracking every pitch and swing
  • Dedicated Rays audio so you can hear the crack of the bat
  • Multiple game feeds – watch Rays and out-of-town scores simultaneously

The Best Baseball Atmosphere in DTSP

Perfectly Located for Baseball Fans

  • Thirsty First sits in the heart of DTSP 

    • Only 1.5 miles from Tropicana Field
    • Skip the stadium traffic and parking fees
    • Walking distance from downtown hotels and attractions
    • Easy access from I-275 and Central Avenue

Big Screens, Better Deals

69 TVs (not 10, not 30—sixty-nine)

Full surround sound so you hear every hit, every whistle, every crowd roar

Two stories for different viewing experiences

Actually Great Food

Fresh, innovative menu beyond typical bar food

Late-night kitchen for those west coast games

Instagram-worthy dishes that taste even better than they look

The Vibe

Game-day energy that matches your passion

Late-night energy - we're open till 3AM for those after-parties

Air conditioning cranked because nobody wants to sweat while their team's winning

Location

Downtown St. Petersburg - easy access, plenty to do before/after

The center of it all - not some strip mall sports bar

What Makes Us Different from Every Other St. Pete Sports Bar

Here's Why You Choose Thirsty First

Ray's Baseball Specials

Award-Winning Food & Drinks

Every Baseball Game

Full menu from appetizers to late-night bites

Famous wings with 12 signature sauces

Vegetarian and gluten-free options available

More Than Just baseball - Full Sports Bar Experience

NFL Sunday Ticket

College Football Saturdays

NBA and March Madness

UFC Fight Nights

The Ultimate Rays Fan Experience in DTSP

Near Downtown St. Pete

Popular games fill up fast. Especially playoff games, division matchups, and when the Rays are playing. Don’t get stuck watching from the sidewalk.

Call for group reservations

Large parties welcome

VIP sections available

Bottle service for the big games

Best seats guaranteed

When you book ahead

What Sport Fans Are Saying

Game Day Specials for Every Ray's Game

During Ray's Games:

Happy Hour Meets Baseball Hour

Easy to Find, Hard to Leave

Located in downtown St. Petersburg

Easy to Find, Hard to Leave

Located in downtown St. Petersburg

Convenient parking options nearby

Walking distance to other downtown attractions

Central location makes us the perfect pre/post-game spot

Experience Baseball Season at Thirsty First

Whether you’re a die-hard who watches all 162 games or a casual fan who loves the playoff race, Thirsty First is your Rays baseball bar near me in St. Petersburg. From April through October (and hopefully November!), we’re your home for Tampa Bay Rays baseball.

 

Let’s Go Rays! ⚾