Who owns the stadium?

Raymond James Stadium is owned by the Tampa Sports Authority (Hillsborough County, and managed by the Tampa Sports Authority). The naming rights to the stadium are under contract with the St.Petersburg-based financial services firm, Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Do we sell tickets for events at the stadium?

The event organizer/promoter will be the person(s) who decide whether tickets for that event will be sold at the will call windows, which are located on the south side of the stadium. Please contact the individual organizer/promoter for information concerning ticket sales. Unless otherwise noted, the stadium box office is open day of event only.

*Please be aware that availability of ticket dates, times will call windows will be open, as well as refunds of ticket purchases are at the discretion of the event organizer/promoter, not the Tampa Sports Authority.

Where can I buy Buccaneers tickets?

Ticket Office: 813-879-2827 or 800-795-2827
Club Seats: 813-870-2700
Luxury Seats: 813-870-2700, ext. 2283
Ticketmaster: 813-287-8844
ticketmaster.com 

Where can I buy USF tickets?

Ticket Sales: 800-GO-BULLS
Main Ticket Office: 813-974-3002
Ticketmaster: 813-287-8844
ticketmaster.com 

Where can I buy Buccaneers/Bulls merchandise?

On game day, Buccaneers/Bulls merchandise is sold at souvenir stands located throughout the stadium.

Does the Stadium have a permanent gift shop?

No.

How much is parking? When do the lots open?

Please refer to Directions/Parking of the site for detailed information about parking fees, lot locations, restrictions and times.

How early do the gates open at the stadium for an event?

Gates open one-and-one half hours prior to the start of the event unless otherwise posted.

What is the stadium phone number?

The Tampa Sports Authority (TSA) office can be reached at 813-350-6500.

Is there disabled seating available, and where is it located?

Seating for persons with disabilities is available at all price points. If you need assistance or information regarding disabled seating, please call the ticket office. Buccaneer’s Ticket Office: 813-879-2827; Bull’s Ticket Office: 813-974-3002.

How many people can the stadium hold?

Total capacity is 65,890.

Are all of the stadium seats the same size?

No.

General admission seating (red seats) measures 19" wide and 32"-33" from one seat back to the next.

Club seats (pewter seats) measure 21" wide, with 32"-33" from one seat back to the next and are cushioned.

Do we give stadium tours?

Tours of Raymond James Stadium are available year-round on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Group tours (reservations required) are available at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. and require at least 10 guests. General walk-up tours are conducted at 2:00pm and do not require reservations. Please see the Stadium Tours page for detailed information. *Tours are subject to stadium availability.

Can guests bring food and drink into the stadium?

No. Stadium personnel are authorized to search all bags or purses that are brought into the stadium.

Is smoking allowed in Raymond James Stadium?

Smoking is only allowed in the designated areas.

How can I report fan conduct issues during a game?

Report the problem and your location (section, row, seat) by dialing 813-350-6501 or texting issue and location to 33607.

Are cameras or camcorders allowed in the stadium?

Camcorders are NOT allowed inside Raymond James Stadium. Cameras with lens/body/filter shorter than 12" are allowed for all events.

Can banners and signs be brought into the stadium?

Only hand-held signs are permitted at events. Signage and/or flags for Buccaneers events cannot be hung or attached anywhere in the stadium.

Do we have any special programs for children?

Yes, Tag-a-Fan is a free service that allows parents to identify children and other guests with a wristband displaying the guest's seat location.

Who is Tampa Sports Authority and what does it do?

WHO – Tampa Sports Authority (TSA) was created by action of the Florida Legislature.

WHEN – May 28, 1965.

WHY – The Enabling Act directed the TSA to “plan, develop and maintain a comprehensive complex of sports and recreational facilities.”

WHAT – The TSA owns, by virtue of a deed of conveyance by the legislature in its enabling act:

• 134 acres known as the “Stadium Complex” (formerly Tampa Stadium) and its parking lots.
• The Raymond James Stadium and its parking lots.
• The St. Petersburg Times Forum (Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey Arena).
• The Authority operates three golf courses. The courses are owned by the city of Tampa and operate financially independent of the stadium. The courses are Babe Zaharias, Rocky Point and Rogers Park.

How was the stadium financed?

The stadium was paid for by voter referendum

• Community investment tax ($11 million)
• State sales tax ($20 million)
• Rebate and tourist development tax (half-penny tax; approximately 8%)

Do non-profit organizations work the concession stands?

Yes. please contact Levy Restaurants 813-350-6401 for more information.

What hotels and restaurants are close to the stadium?

For information about the Tampa Bay area, please go to visittampabay.com.

Can I buy RV\camper parking in advance?

No passes are sold in advance, but RV\camper parking is available for a majority of our events. Please see our parking and directions page for more information.

Is overnight parking allowed?

No – overnight parking is not allowed on Raymond James Stadium property. This applies to all vehicles including campers and RVs.

Are noisemakers allowed in the stadium for any event?

No. Noisemakers are not allowed. This includes but is not limited to horns/air horns, artificial noisemakers, vuvuzelas and aerosol cans.

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