Pro sports in Tampa
2 pro teams play in Tampa. Here's where to see them, plus tickets and how to build it into a road trip.
🏆 Tampa teams
⚡ Quick answers
- What pro sports teams are in Tampa?
- Tampa has 2 pro teams: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL) and the Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL).
- Where do Tampa's teams play?
- Benchmark International Arena (Lightning) and Raymond James Stadium (Buccaneers).
- What airport do you fly into for a game in Tampa?
- Tampa (TPA) is the closest major airport, about 6 miles (10 km) from Benchmark International Arena — roughly 10 min by car depending on traffic.
🧳 Things to do in Tampa
Gulf-Coast warmth, Cuban sandwiches and a lively riverwalk. Make a weekend of it.
💬Ybor City is the historic Cuban district — get a real Cuban sandwich (Tampa claims to have invented it) and see the old cigar factories. The Riverwalk ties downtown together, and the Gulf beaches are a short drive.
🍽 Eat
- Ybor City — The original Cuban sandwich; historic cigar district.
- The Riverwalk — Waterfront restaurants.
🍺 Grab a drink
- Ybor City — The nightlife district.
🎨 See & culture
- The Tampa Riverwalk — 2.6 miles of downtown waterfront.
- The Florida Aquarium — Right on the water.
🎯 Things to do
- Ybor City — History, food and nightlife.
🌲 Outdoors & hikes
- The Gulf beaches — Clearwater / St. Pete, ~30 min.
Hand-picked highlights for planning a trip around the games — verify hours & details before you go.
🏠 Where to stay in Tampa
Vacation rentals across Tampaon OwnerDirect — book direct with the owner, with more room than a hotel if you're travelling as a group.