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Sports weekends in Tampa

Data-backed weekends, venue logistics, and the cleanest multi-game combos, all in one hub.

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Stadium Sprawl2.9 miAvg. Distance
Venue-Cluster Hotel$262Sports Wknd / Night
Prime Ticket$28Median Price
Peak Stack Weekend
Aug 28, 20261 Leagues overlap

Plan your weekend around real overlap windows, practical logistics, and venue-level details for Tampa. Start with Amalie Arena and George M. Steinbrenner Field for transit, bag policy, and rideshare tips. See how Tampa stacks up in the SportCation Index.

City Snapshot

Leagues in town: NFL, NHL, MLBMajor venues: 4Walkable core: Channel District / Downtown Tampa / Westshore

Upcoming game weekends

Plan a weekend around Tampa's next home games. Tap a card to build your trip.

Tampa

MLB

Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays

Tropicana Field · Fri, Aug 14

Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays

Tropicana Field · Sat, Aug 15

Baltimore Orioles at Tampa Bay Rays

Tropicana Field · Sun, Aug 16

Total Package

$726 USD est.

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Tampa

NFL

Kansas City Chiefs at Preseason Game 1: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Raymond James Stadium · Sat, Aug 22

Total Package

$522 USD est.

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Tampa

MLB

San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay Rays

Tropicana Field · Fri, Aug 28

San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay Rays

Tropicana Field · Sat, Aug 29

San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay Rays

Tropicana Field · Sun, Aug 30

Total Package

$726 USD est.

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Venues

Stadiums and arenas at a glance. Tap a tile for the full guide, or expand a row for transit and bag policy.

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NHL

Amalie Arena

1.9 mi from stay anchor
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MLB

George M. Steinbrenner Field

2.3 mi from stay anchor
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NFL

Raymond James Stadium

1.9 mi from stay anchor
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Getting around Tampa

Tampa's major sports venues are primarily situated in two key areas. Amalie Arena, home to the NHL's Lightning, is located in the vibrant downtown district, which also offers various dining and entertainment options. Raymond James Stadium, hosting the NFL's Buccaneers and USF Bulls football, is situated north of downtown, near George M. Steinbrenner Field, a spring training facility.

Venue details

  • Capacity: 19,204Opened: 1996Architect: Ellerbe BecketTenants: Tampa Bay LightningWikipedia
  • Capacity: 65,890Opened: 1998Architect: PopulousTenants: Tampa Bay Vipers, South Florida Bulls football, Tampa Bay BuccaneersWikipedia

Teams

Every pro team in Tampa. Tap for schedules, overlaps, and away trip ideas.

Tampa Bay BuccaneersNFL · Raymond James Stadium
Tampa Bay LightningNHL · Amalie Arena
Tampa Bay RaysMLB · Tropicana Field

Location pulse

Venues and the stay anchor on a dark basemap (pins from published coordinates).

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Where to stay

Compare areas by venue access and transit before you book.

Channel District / Downtown Tampa

This urban and walkable area offers proximity to the waterfront, vibrant nightlife, diverse dining options, Sparkman Wharf, and cultural attractions like the Tampa Bay History Center and Florida Aquarium.

Best for:
This urban and walkable area offers proximity to the waterfront, vibrant nightlife, diverse dining options, Sparkman Wharf, and cultural attractions like the Tampa Bay History Center and Florida Aquarium.
Transit:
The TECO Line Streetcar System directly connects the Channel District and Downtown, providing easy access within these areas and to Ybor City.
Venues:
Amalie Arena
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Westshore

Westshore is a lively commercial district ideal for those seeking convenience, with numerous hotels, shopping centers like International Plaza and WestShore Plaza, and dining options.

Best for:
Westshore is a lively commercial district ideal for those seeking convenience, with numerous hotels, shopping centers like International Plaza and WestShore Plaza, and dining options.
Transit:
The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit (HART) Bus Service offers routes (specifically Route 7 and Route 32) that directly service the Raymond James Stadium area.
Venues:
Raymond James Stadium
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Hyde Park

An upscale, historic, and highly walkable neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, elegant architecture, upscale boutiques, and diverse dining scene along South Howard Avenue (SoHo).

Best for:
An upscale, historic, and highly walkable neighborhood known for its tree-lined streets, elegant architecture, upscale boutiques, and diverse dining scene along South Howard Avenue (SoHo).
Transit:
Hyde Park is convenient to Downtown Tampa, which offers access to the TECO Line Streetcar.
Venues:
Amalie Arena, Raymond James Stadium
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Midtown Tampa

Midtown Tampa is a vibrant and relatively new district offering a central location with a mix of retail, dining, and entertainment spaces.

Best for:
Midtown Tampa is a vibrant and relatively new district offering a central location with a mix of retail, dining, and entertainment spaces.
Transit:
While specific public transit lines directly to venues are not highlighted as a primary feature, Midtown Tampa's central location makes it a short drive to major attractions.
Venues:
Amalie Arena, Raymond James Stadium
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Rankings & more hubs

See how Tampa ranks for multi-game weekends and venue density.

See Tampa inSportCation Index 2026

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Explore Tampa combo weekends

Pick a league pairing to see the multi-game weekends we've mapped for Tampa.

NFL + NHL + MLB

Or pair two Tampa home teams the same weekend:

Buccaneers + LightningBuccaneers + Rays

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