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Tampa · January 2030

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Raymond James Stadium

Tampa, FL

Capacity: 65,000

Where to Stay in Tampa

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Epicurean Hotel

Food-and-wine-themed boutique hotel in South Tampa connected to Bern's Steak House, featuring a rooftop lounge, culinary theater, and chef-driven restaurant. A sophisticated home base for foodies visiting Tampa for Bucs games at Raymond James Stadium or Lightning games at Amalie Arena.

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JW Marriott Tampa Water Street

Sleek luxury hotel in Tampa's Water Street district, a short walk from Amalie Arena and Raymond James Stadium shuttle routes. Features a rooftop pool and upscale dining, making it the top choice for fans attending Lightning games and Bucs weekends.

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The Tampa EDITION

Ultra-luxury EDITION hotel on the Tampa Riverwalk with a stunning rooftop pool, multiple restaurants, and sleek Ian Schrager design. A celebrity magnet during Super Bowl and major sporting events in Tampa Bay.

Where to Eat in Tampa

Armature Works

Armature Works in the Heights District is Tampa Bay's finest food hall — a restored 1910 streetcar building on the Hillsborough River with 10+ food vendors, rooftop bars, and sweeping water views that sports fans use as their game-day launching pad. Lightning, Rays, and Buccaneers fans make the riverside terrace their pre-match gathering point, and the mix of Cuban, Korean BBQ, and artisan pizza vendors fuels everyone from the suite-holder to the $20-bleacher-seat enthusiast. The Armature Works rooftop at sunset before a Lightning game is one of Tampa's finest sports fan moments.

Bern's Steak House

Tampa's legendary steakhouse since 1956, home to one of the world's largest wine collections and a famous upstairs dessert room. A postgame power-dining destination for Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Lightning players and visiting sports stars.

Columbia Restaurant

Florida's oldest restaurant, operating since 1905 in Tampa's historic Ybor City. Famous for its 1905 Salad and Spanish-Cuban cuisine, it has hosted celebrities and athletes for over a century and remains a must-visit for fans exploring Tampa.

Datz

Wildly inventive South Tampa gastropub known for over-the-top comfort food like bacon-wrapped meatloaf and insane desserts. Frequently visited by Bucs and Lightning players, Datz has been featured on Food Network and offers a unique culinary experience near Raymond James Stadium.

Rooster & Till

Chef-driven restaurant in Seminole Heights serving seasonal New American dishes with locally sourced ingredients. A favorite among Tampa Bay Lightning and Bucs fans who appreciate elevated dining before catching a game at Amalie Arena.

Ulele

A waterfront restaurant in Tampa Heights housed in the historic Tampa Water Works building, serving Native American and Spanish-influenced Florida cuisine. Bucs and Lightning fans flock here for charbroiled oysters and the on-site brewery before big games across the river.

Best Bars in Tampa

American Social

Massive waterfront sports bar on Harbour Island with outdoor games, craft beers, and a prime view of the Tampa Riverwalk. A go-to pregame spot for Lightning and Buccaneers fans with its proximity to both Amalie Arena and Raymond James Stadium.

Channelside Bay Plaza Entertainment District

The Channelside district surrounding Amalie Arena transforms into a sea of blue and white on Lightning game nights, with waterfront bars and restaurants packed to capacity. Spots like Splitsville and the nearby Ybor City corridor offer pre- and postgame experiences unique to Tampa's sports culture. The proximity to the arena means fans can time their departure perfectly without missing a faceoff.

Cigar City Brewing

Tampa's flagship craft brewery, famous for Jai Alai IPA and its sprawling taproom with 30+ beers on draft. A quintessential Tampa experience near Raymond James Stadium, Cigar City has become synonymous with the city's identity and is a must-stop for fans visiting for Bucs or Lightning games.

Cigar City Brewing Taproom

Cigar City Brewing is Tampa's flagship craft brewery, famous for Jai Alai IPA and its sprawling taproom with 20+ taps of fresh-from-the-tank beers. Buccaneers fans, Lightning supporters, and Gasparilla revelers make this an essential Tampa drinking destination year-round.

Coppertail Brewing Co.

A sprawling craft brewery in a converted industrial warehouse near Ybor City with an expansive taproom and outdoor patio. Tampa Bay sports fans make this a regular pregame stop, with the flagship Unholy Trippel and Free Dive IPA fueling spirited game-day debates.

Sparkman Wharf

Waterfront dining and entertainment district on Tampa's Channelside featuring a biergarten, restaurant containers, and waterfront park. Adjacent to Amalie Arena, it is the premier pregame destination for Lightning hockey fans and concert-goers.

The Bricks

The Bricks in Ybor City is Tampa's most historic sports bar neighbourhood anchor — a multi-level venue in the city's Cuban heritage district that packs out with Lightning and Buccaneers fans who've been coming here since Ybor was the only place to watch a game in Tampa Bay. The combination of genuine local character, cold drafts, and the surrounding Ybor brick streets gives visiting sports fans the authentic Tampa Bay experience that the waterfront Channelside bars can't replicate. On Cup playoff nights, the Ybor block party surrounding The Bricks is legendary.

Fan Attractions in Tampa

Amalie Arena

Amalie Arena on Tampa's Channelside waterfront is the thunderous home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, one of the NHL's most successful franchises of the modern era. The arena's location allows fans to walk from waterfront restaurants and bars directly to the gates for puck drop. Stanley Cup banners hanging from the rafters remind every visitor they're in championship territory.

Amalie Arena Tour

Home of the back-to-back Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning, Amalie Arena is one of the loudest buildings in the NHL and a top-tier concert venue. Guided tours reveal the ice-making process, player dressing rooms, and the Stanley Cup Championship banners hanging from the rafters. Lightning fans are famously passionate, and the arena's downtown location makes it easy to explore Tampa before and after events.

George M. Steinbrenner Field

Steinbrenner Field is the Spring Training home of the New York Yankees and year-round home of the Tampa Tarpons, offering fans an intimate view of baseball's most storied franchise in a relaxed Florida setting. Seats are close to the action and sightlines are perfect throughout the intimate park. Yankees fans make the pilgrimage to Tampa every February and March to watch their heroes prepare for the season.

Raymond James Stadium — Pirate Ship Gameday

The 103-foot replica pirate ship moored in the north end zone of Raymond James Stadium is the NFL's most theatrical pregame fixture, firing its cannons after every Buccaneers touchdown to the delight of the home crowd. The surrounding Bucco Bruce sculptures and trophy displays from the Buccaneers' two Super Bowl championships make this one of the NFL's richest pregame shrine experiences. Stadium tours offer access to the ship deck and a look at the most unique signature feature in professional football.

Raymond James Stadium & Pirate Ship

Home of the Buccaneers featuring a 103-foot pirate ship that fires cannons after every Tampa Bay touchdown — one of the NFL's most unique stadium experiences.

Raymond James Stadium Tour

Tour the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers featuring the stadium's signature 103-foot pirate ship that fires cannons after every Bucs touchdown. The guided experience covers premium seating areas, the field, and a close-up look at the ship, inside the venue that hosted Super Bowls XXXV, XLIII, and LV.

Splitsville Luxury Lanes

Located in Channelside Bay Plaza steps from Amalie Arena, Splitsville combines upscale bowling with a full sports bar featuring dozens of screens for every game. The extensive menu — sushi, sliders, flatbreads — is far above typical bowling alley fare. It's the perfect spot for fan groups looking to extend the pre or post-game experience.

Tampa Riverwalk

Tampa's 2.6-mile waterfront promenade connects Armature Works to Sparkman Wharf — where Lightning and Bucs fans stroll between restaurants and the arena district.

Tampa Riverwalk Fan Promenade

Tampa's 2.6-mile Riverwalk along the Hillsborough River connects Amalie Arena to the Glazer Children's Museum and the Tampa Museum of Art, creating a spectacular waterfront promenade that sports fans use for pregame walks and postgame strolls. Water taxis run along the river on Lightning game nights, allowing fans to travel between the Channelside entertainment district and upriver bars without stepping in a car. The Riverwalk is Tampa at its most beautiful and accessible.

Ybor City Historic District

Ybor City is Tampa's historic Latin Quarter, a National Historic Landmark District famous for hand-rolled cigars, craft cocktails, and a vibrant nightlife scene that energizes sports weekends. Lightning and Rays fans make Ybor a mandatory stop for cigar and drink before and after games. The district's unique Cuban, Spanish, and Italian heritage makes it one of the most characterful sports-travel neighborhoods in the American South.