3 Tampa Sports Teams — Tickets & Schedule
Tampa fields 3 professional franchises across NFL, NHL, MLB, drawing sell-out crowds to Amalie Arena and other local venues. Sundays in Tampa belong to the NFL, hockey nights run October through June, and summer evenings are made for MLB ballpark trips. Whether you are chasing a marquee divisional rivalry, a Saturday family outing, or your first time in town, the listings below give you each Tampa pro team, the league they play in, and their primary home venue. Click any team for live Ticketmaster schedules, seat maps, parking and transit tips, presale windows, and game-day guides built for visiting and local fans alike — refreshed every twelve hours so prices and availability stay current.
Tampa Buccaneers
NFL
raymond-james-stadium
Tampa Lightning
NHL
amalie-arena
Tampa Rays
MLB
tropicana-field
Which sports teams play in Tampa?▼
Tampa fields 3 professional teams: the Tampa Buccaneers (NFL), the Tampa Lightning (NHL), the Tampa Rays (MLB). Home games are played at Amalie Arena — click any team card below for the full 2026 schedule and live ticket pricing.
Where do the Tampa Lightning play home games?▼
The Tampa Lightning play their 2026 home games at amalie-arena. Tampa venues are accessible via local transit — check each team's venue page for stop-by-stop directions.
When does the Tampa Lightning season start in 2026?▼
The NHL regular season typically opens in mid-October and runs through April (playoffs through June). That means the Tampa Lightning home schedule starts around the same window — check the team page below for the exact 2026 game-by-game calendar as it becomes available. Tampa also hosts NFL and MLB games at different times of year.
How much are Tampa Lightning tickets?▼
Tampa Lightning ticket prices vary by opponent, day of the week, and seat section. Regular-season weeknight games at amalie-arena typically start lower than weekend matchups or rivalry nights. Upper-deck and end-zone seats are the most affordable entry points; lower-bowl and premium sections run significantly higher. Use the seat map on each event listing to compare live prices before you buy.
How early should I buy Tampa Lightning tickets?▼
For regular-season Lightning games, buying one to three weeks ahead usually gives you the best combination of seat selection and price. Rivalry matchups, holiday games, and playoff rounds sell out fast — sometimes within hours of the public on-sale. Pre-sale access through team newsletters or Ticketmaster Verified Fan can get you in a few days early for the most in-demand dates.
Can I get cheap Tampa sports tickets?▼
Yes — last-minute deals, upper-deck seats, and weeknight games against lower-tier opponents are usually the most affordable options at amalie-arena. Ticketmaster's verified resale marketplace often lists face-value or below-face tickets close to game day. For a curated guide to finding the best-value seats across all Tampa teams, see the <a href="/tampa/cheap-tickets">Tampa cheap tickets guide</a>.