Benchmark International Arena
Tampa · Home of 🏒 Tampa Bay Lightning
✈️🚗 Getting to Benchmark International Arena
Nearest major airport: Tampa (TPA) — about 6 mi / 9 min away.
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Best seats
Lower bowl (100s) for the electric Bolts crowd (and the Tesla-coil goal celebration); upper 300s cheap. Downtown by the Channel District — sit lower.
Parking
Garages/lots around the arena in the Channelside/downtown area; walkable. The free TECO streetcar serves the area. ($20–35 USD)
Getting there
Free TECO Line streetcar from downtown/Ybor to the Channel District; or walk from downtown Tampa.
Bar scene
Sparkman Wharf and the Channel District right by the arena have bars/restaurants; Ybor City (historic nightlife) is a short streetcar ride.
Pre-game bars
- Sparkman Wharf — Open-air food/bar hall by the arena.
- Ybor City — Historic bar district, short streetcar ride.
Concession prices (USD, approx)
- Beer$12–15
- Cuban sandwich$12
- Hot dog$8
Insider tips
- Free TECO streetcar
- Sparkman Wharf or Ybor pre-game