Athletics News

Tampa Bay's "Field of Dreams" Becomes a Reality

By Joey Johnston

March 15, 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

Tampa Bay, Raymond James Stadium to Host Annual Florida-Georgia SEC Football Rivalry in 2027

Game to be played in Tampa for the first time in over 100 years

November 01, 2024

Savannah Bananas to Make Raymond James Stadium First NFL Venue on 2025 World Tour

Due to Hurricane Milton, The Bananas Have Moved their Tropicana Field Visit to the Home of the Buccaneers on March 15, 2025

October 31, 2024

Red Bull Flugtag Tampa Announces Judges and Talent Before Taking Flight November 9

32 teams making final preparations to take flight at Tampa Convention Center

October 30, 2024

Tampa Bay Selected to Host 2027 NCAA Division II and III Women’s Lacrosse National Championships

Tampa Bay Sports Commission and University of Tampa Partner to Host 2027 Championships

October 02, 2024

Monster Energy Supercross 2025 Tickets Now on Sale for Tampa Race on February 8

Tampa Bay and Raymond James Stadium to Host Rd. 5 of the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship on Feb. 8, 2025

October 01, 2024

Red Bull Flugtag Tampa Teams Unveiled ahead of November 9 Event

From over 200 applications, 34 teams have been chosen to fly their human-powered aircraft in front of an expected crowd of over 100,000 on Saturday, November 9

Red Bull Flugtag Returns to Tampa Bay For First Time Since 2011

AMATEUR PILOTS FROM THE SUNCOAST AND BEYOND HAVE FROM JULY 8 TO SEPTEMBER 22 TO SIGN UP FOR A CHANCE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ICONIC RED BULL EVENT SET TO TAKE PLACE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

June 24, 2024

English Premier League Teams To Compete at Raymond James Stadium This Summer

Presale tickets for West Ham United F.C.and Crystal Palace F.C. team supporters on sale May 10. Tickets on sale to the public on May 13

May 09, 2024

SportsPlex of Tampa Bay to Host SUPERCOPA+

The highly anticipated 2024 SUPERCOPA+ tournament is set to take place from May 24-27

May 21, 2024

Operation Cleveland! Team Tampa Bay Prepares for 2025 Women's Final Four

Joey Johnston Brings Fans Behind-the-Scenes as Team Tampa Bay Contingent Visits Cleveland on Future Host Planning Trip

April 08, 2024

Katie Kicklighter Tabbed to Lead Event Development Institute

Kicklighter Rejoins Tampa Bay Sports Commission After Stint at U.S. Ski & Snowboard

April 01, 2024

NCAA and Tampa Bay unveil logo for 2025 Women’s Final Four

The University of South Florida and the Tampa Bay Sports Commission will serve as co-hosts for the event at Amalie Arena, with two national semifinal contests played on April 4, while the national championship game will be played Sunday, April 6.

January 12, 2024

Replay Tampa Bay Teams with Fanatics, Gasparilla Bowl in Community Day Event

During Gasparilla Bowl week festivities, the TBSC and the Replay Tampa Bay initiative, teamed with the Bowl, Fanatics and WWE Global Ambassador, Titus O'Neil, to celebrate the Bowl's Community Day at Sligh Middle Magnet School. The #ReplayTampaBay distribution event helped put 200 new footballs back into the hands of our local youth as we continue to Help Keep Kids in the Game!

December 23, 2023

Team Tampa Bay's Take with Joey Johnston - History Served: Tampa Bay Garners Rave Reviews for Hosting Effort

NCAA President, Committee Chair, and Coaches talk about volleyball’s growth, record-breaking weekend, and Tampa Bay’s attention to detail.

December 18, 2023

Team Tampa Bay's Take with Joey Johnston: A Historic Championship Moment

Tampa Bay Prepares For A Game-Changing Championship Event

December 17, 2023

Team Tampa Bay's Take with Joey Johnston: Press Pass - Setting Up the Future!

How Tampa Bay's Media Mentoring Program is Providing a Big Opportunity and Helping Grow the Game

December 16, 2023

Team Tampa Bay's Take by Joey Johnston: A Record-Setting Night

Thursday Night’s National Semifinals Drew an NCAA indoor Volleyball Record Crowd of 19,598

December 15, 2023

Team Tampa Bay's Take by Joey Johnston: Tampa Bay's Warmest Welcome

NCAA Volleyball Teams Get Their First Taste of Tampa Bay

December 13, 2023

Team Tampa Bay's Take by Joey Johnston: Tampa Bay; A Transforming Community

Tampa Bay's Growth Since 2009's NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship

December 11, 2023

Team Tampa Bay's Take by Joey Johnston - Title Time in Tampa Bay!

NCAA National Semifinals Are Set

December 10, 2023

Team Tampa Bay's Take with Joey Johnston - Regional Finals Are Set!

All Roads Lead to Tampa Bay

December 08, 2023

Team Tampa Bay's Take with Joey Johnston: Super 16 Have Sights Set on Tampa Bay!

The Yellow Jackets and Nittany Lions are each two victories from returning to Tampa for the NCAA Division I Women’s Volleyball Championship.

December 04, 2023

Tampa Bay’s Pete Alonso Announces New Venue to Host 2nd Annual Youth Baseball/Softball Competition for Charity

Battle For The Bay Set for Armature Works in the Heights District, on Sunday, January 21st from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

December 01, 2023