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Amalie Arena
Hockey Stadium, Music Venue, and Football Stadium
Downtown Tampa, Tampa
"Go bolts .... Best fun ever love my hockey let's win ...."(20 Tips)
"Love coming to Amalie for any event especially Lightning Hockey!"(4 Tips)
"Great hockey and concert venue while your in this great city!!"(18 Tips)
"The new roof top deck/ bar will have a great a view of the skyline"(5 Tips)
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Came for JT concert. Had no issues getting in, staff was friendly and helpful. It was very clean inside. They even changed some men’s bathrooms to women’s due to the number of ladies attending. Genius
Upvoted Aug 23- Kurt PiepenbrinkJune 15, 2015Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. Great location along the downtown and channelside areas. Great hockey and concert venue while your in this great city!!
Upvoted 5 days ago 
TIMEAugust 24, 2012TIME's Republican National Convention issue features an in-depth interview with Mitt Romney and also features the first formal photo portraits of Romney and Paul Ryan as the 2012 Republican ticket.
Upvoted 1 week ago
Christopher NasonOctober 4, 2015Great venue to see a show!! Don't avoid cheaper seats, because there isn't a bad seat anywhere.
Food and Fun SpottersApril 11, 2017The Arena hosts the hottest concerts in the Bay. Rihanna, Drake, R.City and others have all performed. After a great concert be sure to walk over to Channelside for food, drinks,dancing, and bowling.
National Museum of American History Smithsonian InstitutionAugust 27, 2012Political History Curators Harry Rubenstein and Larry Bird are here collecting. Next week, they’ll be in Charlotte, NC. Say hi to “Harry & Larry” as they collect and interpret US democracy.
Jonathan BlackApril 25Great venue, tasty food, good people and overall a crowd that had an awesome vibe for the Lighting game. Clean and well maintained. Staff are helpful and genuine in their hospitality. Thumbs up!- KellyAnn BeachNovember 5, 2017Love coming to Amalie for any event especially Lightning Hockey! Jeff Vinik and his team have done a great job with the arena. Go Bolts⚡️⚡️⚡️
Team 727April 7, 201720 minutes from USF, Official rink of the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning, and Tampa Bay Storm Arena Football team. Concerts and other events held here. Good seating and concessions. Fun bars located nearby
Jason H.May 22, 2015I'm a Ranger fan but must say - loved sitting in section 218 overlooking the action - great seats! Great pre-game show. Also - go to their firestick grill - amazing buffet.- TIMEAugust 17, 20122012 will mark the 3rd time the Republican Party convenes its convention in Florida. The Sunshine State also hosted the 1968 & 1972 GOP conventions, both of which nominated Richard M. Nixon. #GOP2012
Social MediaApril 15, 2016Student rush for all Tampa Bay Lightning home regular season and playoff games. Starts at $20 upper level tickets. Need student ID. Available 30 minutes before game time to students in Bolts gear.
- AT&TAugust 27, 2012Need a recharge? Stop by the AT&T Charging Station to power up your device. It’s located on Terrace Level 6, opposite of Section 313. You’ll be glad to find AT&T Wi-Fi available here too.
marlena stormSeptember 29, 2015Not a bad seat in the arena! Amazing staff, easy in and out, absolutely best experience I've had at an arena. Go Bolts!
Kevin PratherDecember 30, 2019Beautiful and functional facility. The audio/visual experience is unbelievable and the coordination effort with the live event is seamless.
Colleen BarrettFebruary 2, 2015Amazing arena! Would go again! Seats were comfy, great food choices, great lightning gear store and prices are good!
Can’t beat the bolts baby. Other sports team should take note of everything this organization does to be successful.
Groups of 10 or more get discounts for arena football and hockey! Also, be sure to inquire about concert tickets! Call Kate!
Bob BuckhornNovember 18, 2011The Lightning owners have added some incredible new features to the Forum. Watch for the indoor “lightning” or take in a great view of downtown from the new party deck.
Angel JohnsonMarch 17, 2012Tampa Bay PNC Club prices with all you can eat and drink vs. Tampa Bay Bucs Club ticket prices no food and no drink? Hands down I'm going with the Storm...and the Storm actually win games!
Laura BernardiDecember 4, 2016Hockey arena, music venue, food and drinks, ice-cream. Entertaining and more... Great place!
I think the Forum is the only place in Florida where you can buy Tim Hortons coffee!! And it's just $2!! Concession stands on 100 and 300 levels.
Amalie ArenaAugust 8, 2013Coming to the Justin Bieber show? Be sure to use hashtag #BieberTB to share that you're in the crowd at the Tampa Bay Times Forum!
Awesome venue! Love it every time we go to see Bolts! Let's go Bolts! :)))
- Tony MunafoNovember 23, 2022Amalie Arena at just 10 minutes drive to the east of ProLink Staffing Tampa FL
Brian MJune 18, 2015Nice stadium. Big video board and great 300 level outside bar that overlooks the city.
Online reservations at Firestick Grill required and is only open via events. #allyoucaneatbuffet
Alex LoiaconoJanuary 4, 2016Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning and hosts lots of shows and concerts! Great venue!
Alexandria StaffMarch 15, 2013Very nice place, love the set up! Little pricey on concession, two vitamin waters over $10. But had a great time.
Gregorio B.February 27, 2017I love hockey and this arena is one of the best I've attended. Go Bolts!- TIMEAugust 17, 2012Artists such as Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kid Rock, Trace Adkins and Journey are expected perform at events during the 2012 Republican National Convention. #GOP2012
Joe PruntyDecember 25, 2014Easiest time ever getting out of sports event. Hell, it might be since I'm from NY. Great Facility!- Gill ShahznazMarch 10, 2020100% real seating plan. For more information please visit us at:
Emery JohannesMay 17, 2012Home of the 2004 Stanley Cup Champs!! Tampa is also home to some champion level real estate deals. Wanna know more? Click www.kimtag.com/TeamChais or text Brad Chais at 813-928-7677
HARTAugust 3, 2011Leave your car in Ybor and take the TECO Line Streetcar. The streetcar drops off at the St. Pete Times Forum. Avoid all the parking hassles and traffic, while saving money in the process!
Lower level is usually the best view. Check out the Tesla Coils when a team scores.- TIMEAugust 17, 2012Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine was the first woman to seek a major party’s nomination for President, at the 1964 Republican Convention. #GOP2012
- Coming out with a group to a concert or game? Call Kate for tickets. 813-301-6623. Great discounts available!
Arrive early and street parking is far cheaper and more readily available.
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South Florida's premiere venue for sporting events, concerts, performances and more. Home to the NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning and AFL's Tampa Bay Storm.
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
(813) 301-6500
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