Raymond James Stadium Information

Raymond James Stadium
4201 North Dale Marble Highway • Tampa, FL 33607

Home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Raymond James Stadium has been called the crown jewel of all NFL stadiums. After spending many years at Houlihan Stadium, the Buccaneers wanted a combination of the finest elements of modern stadium design and its own groundbreaking innovations in a stadium for them. After a referendum was passed, construction began on the Buccaneers stadium in October 1996.

Constructed adjacent to Houlihan Stadium, fans could watch as the stadium was being constructed. Raymond James Financial of Tampa purchased the naming rights for 13 years, thus the stadium was named Raymond James Stadium.

Two, two tier grandstands are located on both sides on the playing field, and additional seating is located past both endzones. Raymond James Stadium's features are centered around one concept: enhancing the fan's experience at a Tampa Bay Buccaneers game. The stadium includes many amenities including 12,000 club seats, 195 luxury suites, and the main feature, Buccaneer Cove. Located beyond the north endzone at Raymond James Stadium, Buccaneer Cove, is modeled after a 19th century Pirate village. Costing $3 million, Buccaneer Cove's main attraction is a 103 foot long replica Pirate ship. The ship serves as a entertainment area for fans. Other features of the Cove include a weathered, 2-story fishing village facade from which a wide variety of stadium concessions, ranging from standard fare to more authentic Tampa items.

Also located throughout the area are a variety of beach hut kiosks offering additional concessions, a 9 ft x 7 ft skull, and other game enhancements. When a Buccaneer player scores a touchdown, eight cannons fire to celebrate the moment. Raymond James Stadium has been the host of the Super Bowl and is home of the Outback Bowl every year.

Weather
On an average Sunday afternoon in October the place turns into the world's largest sauna. On special occasions, it throws in lightning. Tampa's average winter tempaerature averages 60°F in winter with the rainy season running from June through the end of November.

Concessions
Raymond James Stadium has over 600 points of sale for food, beverages and merchandise. A wide variety of concessions are available, from hot dogs and sodas to gourmet pizzas and cappuccino.

Parking
Lots will open four hours prior to the start of each Buccaneers game and three hours prior to every other event.

Raymond James Stadium Seating Chart

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Directions

FROM THE NORTH:
I-75 to I-275 S. to Himes Ave. N.
Or
Dale Mabry North
Stadium is approximately one mile north between Himes and Dale Mabry.

FROM THE SOUTH (SARASOTA AND BRADENTON):
I-75 to I-4 W. to I-275 S. to Himes Ave. N. or N. Dale Mabry
Or
I-75 N. to I-275 N. to N. Dale Mabry
Stadium is approximately one mile north between Himes and Dale Mabry.

FROM THE EAST (ORLANDO):
I-4 W. to I-275 S. to Himes Ave. N. or N. Dale Mabry
Or
I-4 W. to Hillsborough Ave. W. or Dr. M.L. King Jr. Blvd. W.
Stadium is approximately one mile north between Himes and Dale Mabry.

FROM THE WEST:
I-275 to N. Dale Mabry
Or
Hwy. 60 E. to Spruce St. E. to Dale Mabry N.
Stadium is approximately one mile north between Himes and Dale Mabry .

Tips

Prepare for the weather, it could change

Know how to get to and from the stadium

Arrive early

Remember which parking lot you are in

Bring some extra cash

DON’T forget your tickets!

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