Athletics News
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
Sportsplex Success! How Hillsborough County's Sports Tourism Investment Has Become an Economic Driver
Written by Joey Johnston
June 13, 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