Colony Grill Named Official Pizza Partner of the Tampa Bay Rays for 2025-2028
TAMPA, Fla., March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Baseball fans in Tampa can enjoy Colony Grill's famous thin-crust pizza on game days through a new, four-year partnership as the Official Pizza of the Tampa Bay Rays. Starting in 2025 at George M. Steinbrenner Field, Colony Grill will serve 8-inch personal pizzas, offering fans a choice of a plain cheese pizza, a pepperoni pizza or a pizza with Colony Grill's famous Hot Oil topping. The stadium setting offers a new way to experience the unique bar-style pie that has made Colony Grill a staple in the northeast for 90 years.
"Since 1935, Colony Grill has been proud to be part of our guests' special life moments—building meaningful relationships and delivering exceptional quality and hospitality," said Paul Coniglio, Co-Founder and CEO of Colony Grill. "Partnering with the Tampa Bay Rays, who share our strong commitment to community, and a mission to bring people together, is an incredible opportunity to extend our tradition to their passionate fans."
Anthony Rioles, Tampa Bay Rays Vice President of Corporate Partnerships, added, "Partnerships like this always help to energize the fan base and anytime we get to work with like-minded folks, like Paul and his team, who always put the community first, it makes it even better."
As part of the four-year deal, Colony Grill will introduce the "Hot Oil Homers" promotion to further enhance the game day experience. Every Rays home run in Tampa will activate a Buy One, Get One offer. For any pizza purchased, fans will receive a free Hot Oil pizza redeemable at Colony Grill's Tampa or St. Petersburg locations—exclusively for fans who attended qualifying games.
"We're excited to expand our partnership with Colony Grill and bring their excellent product to the gameday experience. Colony is my personal go-to pizza spot and I'm glad we get to work with them in a more integrated fashion to make their offerings more readily available to our fans. Home Runs and great pizza, what could be better?" Rioles said.
Founded in 1935 in Stamford, Connecticut, Colony Grill is the Home of the Original Hot Oil Bar Pie—a famous thin-crust, bar-style pizza best served with a signature, Hot Oil topping. Known for its simple menu, warm hospitality, and strong community ties, Colony Grill has locations across Connecticut, New York, Virginia, Florida, and Maryland. The company opened its first Florida location in downtown St. Petersburg in 2021, followed by its Tampa Midtown location in 2022. Colony Grill also operates the "Hot Oil Rig," a fully equipped pizza truck available for private parties and special events. For more information about Colony Grill, visit: colonygrill.com
For more information about Colony Grill's and the Tampa Bay Rays, visit: colonygrill.com/rays
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