Athletics News
Raymond James Stadium to host Leeds United vs Wrexham AFC
Heavyweights of British Soccer will face off in an exciting matchup in Tampa, as squads prepare for 2026/27 soccer season
March 04, 2026
March Madness Comes Through Tampa Bay—Again
Tampa Bay Prepares to Host Its Sixth Edition of NCAA Early Rounds Tournament Action
March 03, 2026
Tampa Bay to host Premier League and NBC Sports’ 12th “Premier League Mornings Live” Fan Festival
Fan Festival to feature NBC Sports’ studio team, appearances from Premier League club legends and the Premier League Trophy, interactive soccer activities, and live broadcasts of Premier League matches across the weekend.
February 10, 2026
Outdoor Hockey in Tampa? No Sweat!
From Freezing Temps to a Magical Comeback, Tampa Bay's NHL Stadium Series was an Unforgettable Experience
February 03, 2026
From Dreams to Reality: How Tampa Bay Carved it's Way to Hosting the 2026 NHL Stadium Series
Outdoor hockey is coming to Tampa. The Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series game — the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Boston Bruins — is set for Sunday, Feb. 1, at Raymond James Stadium.
January 20, 2026
Outdoor NHL Fan Festival to Kick Off 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series in Tampa Bay
The 2026 NHL PreGame Will Be Held at Raymond James Stadium Parking Lots 5 & 7 on Feb.1 Ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning–Boston Bruins Matchup; Features the Stanley Cup and a Performance from Country Hitmakers LOCASH
January 15, 2026
Grammy Award-Winning Music Superstar Tim McGraw to Headline 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series in Tampa
McGraw To Perform During First Intermission of Feb. 1 Tampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins Game at Raymond James Stadium
January 14, 2026
Building a Hockey Town: Tampa Bay’s Growth on Ice
January 11, 2026
2026 Tampa World Championships Preview: Bigger, Better, and More Global Than Ever
World Record Flag Championship Kicks Off at the Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay
January 12, 2026
Hoops in the Bay: Basketball’s Rise in Tampa Sports History
Community Celebrates World Basketball Day
December 18, 2025
Tampa Bay Sports Commission Taps Lanness Robinson as New Executive Director
Veteran of Hillsborough County Sports Market Takes Reins of Premier Organization
December 11, 2025
Back Again: The College Football Playoff National Championship Returns to Tampa Bay
Written by Team Tampa Bay's Joey Johnston
October 30, 2025
College Football Playoff Selects Tampa to Host 2029 National Championship
Tampa Bay to host the 2029 CFP National Championship at Raymond James Stadium on Monday, January 22, 2029. Tampa will become the fourth city to host the CFP title game for a second time.
October 29, 2025
Rob Higgins: Gameday. Every Day. A Culture of Relentless Excellence and Family
Rob Higgins Bids Farewell to the Tampa Bay Sports Commission After 20+ Years of Dedication and Service
September 30, 2025
SEC Selects Tampa Bay to Host 2026 Football Media Days
The Southeastern Conference announced today that 2026 SEC Football Media Days will be held in Tampa, Florida, marking the first time the annual event has been staged in the state. The four-day event is scheduled for July 20-23, 2026, at the JW Marriott and Tampa Marriott Water Street.
September 30, 2025
The Battle in the Bay Men’s Basketball Event Brings Exciting ACC-SEC Match-Up to Benchmark International Arena
Florida State University and Texas A&M University's men's basketball teams will hit the hardcourt for a non-conference clash on November 28, 2025
September 09, 2025
U.S. Men’s National Team Returns to Tampa Bay for First Time Since 2018 for USA-Uruguay
Raymond James Stadium hosts on Nov. 18 with the match against the 16th-ranked Uruguayan side kicking off at 7 p.m. ET and shown live on TNT, TruTV, HBO Max, Universo, and Peacock.
September 06, 2025
NHL, Lightning, Bruins Unveil 2026 Stadium Series Logo for Outdoor Game
By NHL Public Relations @NHLPR
August 05, 2025
Rob Higgins’ Leadership Drives Tampa Bay Sports Commission To Set The Pace
Written by Tom Layberger, Contributor, Forbes.com
July 18, 2025
American Athletic Conference Announces Host Venues for 2026-28 Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships
The 2027 and 2028 AAC Men's and Women's Basketball Championships will be held at the Yuengling Center in Tampa.
May 30, 2025
TBSC Executive Director Rob Higgins Tabbed as Sports Club of Tampa Bay’s 2025 Hall of Fame Selection
Higgins Joins Elite Cast of 2025 Honorees
April 21, 2025
WWE Announces Memorial Day Weekend Takeover in Tampa
WWE in partnership with the Tampa Bay Sports Commission and Vinik Sports Group, today announced a Memorial Day weekend takeover of the Yuengling Center in Tampa, Florida, with four consecutive events beginning Saturday, May 24.
March 07, 2025
Tampa Bay's Women's Final Four Tipoff!
The Women’s Final Four will be at Amalie Arena in Tampa, with two national semifinal games played at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Eastern time Friday, April 4, and broadcast live on ESPN.
February 25, 2025
Messi Mesmerizes Tampa Bay Community
Orlando City SC / Inter Miami CF Set RJS Soccer Attendance Record
February 20, 2025
Messi: Need We Say More?!
Lionel Messi , Luis Suarez and Inter Miami are coming to Raymond James Stadium on February 14th for an MLS soccer showdown against Ivan Angulo Pedro Gallese and Orlando City Soccer.
February 03, 2025
Lightning, Tampa Bay to Host 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™ at Raymond James Stadium
Bolts to Take on Bruins in Landmark Outdoor Game on February 1, 2026
January 08, 2025
Orlando City SC to Take on Inter Miami CF in a Preseason Edition of the Florida Derby at Raymond James Stadium on February 14, 2025
A presale waiting list is now open for OCSC and Inter Miami CF’s MLS preseason match at Raymond James Stadium on Valentine’s Day
November 04, 2024