Athletics News
Taking the Torch: Robinson Settles Into His Role as TBSC Executive Director
By Joey Johnston
May 20, 2026
TAMPA TO HOST WWE BACKLASH ON SATURDAY, MAY 9
Tickets On Sale Friday, February 20 at 10am ET / 7am PT Presale Access Begins Thursday, February 19 at 10am ET / 7am PT
February 02, 2026
SEC Announces Tampa as Site for the 2027 and 2028 Gymnastics Championships
The Southeastern Conference will host the 2027 and 2028 SEC Gymnastics Championships at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL, it was announced Monday.
April 27, 2026
More than 15,000 Fans Turn Out in Tampa Bay for 12th Premier League Mornings Live Fan Festival
Two-Day Celebration at Armature Works Treats Fans to Premier League Matchday Experience Featuring Legendary Players, NBC Sports Broadcast Team, Mascots, Fan Activations and More
April 22, 2026
Raymond James Stadium to Play Host to England’s Pre-World Cup Match Against New Zealand
Thomas Tuchel’s side will take on the All Whites on Saturday, 6 June at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa
April 09, 2026
Tampa Bay Sports Commission Announces Community-Focused Partnership with Tampa-Area DICK’S Sporting Goods and House of Sport Locations
Tampa-Area DICK’S Sporting Goods Named an Official Partner of the TBSC’s Youth Sports Programs and the Beyond Series.
March 30, 2026
Tampa Bay Sports Commission and Grow Financial Continue Long-Standing Partnership
Grow Financial Named Official Partner of the “Setting the Standard - GROWing the Game” Initiative
March 27, 2026
Tampa Bay's March Madness® Spotlight Shines Bright
Alabama and Iowa Head to the Sweet 16 After First and Second Rounds in Tampa
March 23, 2026
Tampa Bay’s March Madness® Bracket is Set!
Tampa to Welcome Eight Teams - Including the No.1-Seed University of Florida- to Benchmark International Arena
March 15, 2026
Inside the NCAA Selection Process: How Teams Punch Their Ticket to Tampa Bay
The Gators? The Bulls? How the Selection Committee Picks Tampa's Team
March 12, 2026
Tampa Bay Sports Commission Teams with Nike as Official Apparel Provider
Nike Partnership Will Outfit Future Tampa Bay Youth and Amateur Events; Support Additional Sports Commission Programming
March 10, 2026
Game Changers: A Look Back at Tampa Bay-Area Basketball Players Who Made A Mark
By Joey Johnston
March 09, 2026
Raymond James Stadium to host Leeds United vs Wrexham AFC
Heavyweights of British Soccer will face off in an exciting matchup in Tampa, as squads prepare for 2026/27 soccer season
March 04, 2026
March Madness Comes Through Tampa Bay—Again
Tampa Bay Prepares to Host Its Sixth Edition of NCAA Early Rounds Tournament Action
March 03, 2026
Tampa Bay to host Premier League and NBC Sports’ 12th “Premier League Mornings Live” Fan Festival
Fan Festival to feature NBC Sports’ studio team, appearances from Premier League club legends and the Premier League Trophy, interactive soccer activities, and live broadcasts of Premier League matches across the weekend.
February 10, 2026
Outdoor Hockey in Tampa? No Sweat!
From Freezing Temps to a Magical Comeback, Tampa Bay's NHL Stadium Series was an Unforgettable Experience
February 03, 2026
From Dreams to Reality: How Tampa Bay Carved it's Way to Hosting the 2026 NHL Stadium Series
Outdoor hockey is coming to Tampa. The Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series game — the Tampa Bay Lightning against the Boston Bruins — is set for Sunday, Feb. 1, at Raymond James Stadium.
January 20, 2026
Outdoor NHL Fan Festival to Kick Off 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series in Tampa Bay
The 2026 NHL PreGame Will Be Held at Raymond James Stadium Parking Lots 5 & 7 on Feb.1 Ahead of the Tampa Bay Lightning–Boston Bruins Matchup; Features the Stanley Cup and a Performance from Country Hitmakers LOCASH
January 15, 2026
Grammy Award-Winning Music Superstar Tim McGraw to Headline 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series in Tampa
McGraw To Perform During First Intermission of Feb. 1 Tampa Bay Lightning-Boston Bruins Game at Raymond James Stadium
January 14, 2026
Building a Hockey Town: Tampa Bay’s Growth on Ice
January 11, 2026
2026 Tampa World Championships Preview: Bigger, Better, and More Global Than Ever
World Record Flag Championship Kicks Off at the Tournament Sportsplex of Tampa Bay
January 12, 2026
Hoops in the Bay: Basketball’s Rise in Tampa Sports History
Community Celebrates World Basketball Day
December 18, 2025
Tampa Bay Sports Commission Taps Lanness Robinson as New Executive Director
Veteran of Hillsborough County Sports Market Takes Reins of Premier Organization
December 11, 2025
Back Again: The College Football Playoff National Championship Returns to Tampa Bay
Written by Team Tampa Bay's Joey Johnston
October 30, 2025
College Football Playoff Selects Tampa to Host 2029 National Championship
Tampa Bay to host the 2029 CFP National Championship at Raymond James Stadium on Monday, January 22, 2029. Tampa will become the fourth city to host the CFP title game for a second time.
October 29, 2025
Rob Higgins: Gameday. Every Day. A Culture of Relentless Excellence and Family
Rob Higgins Bids Farewell to the Tampa Bay Sports Commission After 20+ Years of Dedication and Service
September 30, 2025
SEC Selects Tampa Bay to Host 2026 Football Media Days
The Southeastern Conference announced today that 2026 SEC Football Media Days will be held in Tampa, Florida, marking the first time the annual event has been staged in the state. The four-day event is scheduled for July 20-23, 2026, at the JW Marriott and Tampa Marriott Water Street.
September 30, 2025
The Battle in the Bay Men’s Basketball Event Brings Exciting ACC-SEC Match-Up to Benchmark International Arena
Florida State University and Texas A&M University's men's basketball teams will hit the hardcourt for a non-conference clash on November 28, 2025
September 09, 2025
U.S. Men’s National Team Returns to Tampa Bay for First Time Since 2018 for USA-Uruguay
Raymond James Stadium hosts on Nov. 18 with the match against the 16th-ranked Uruguayan side kicking off at 7 p.m. ET and shown live on TNT, TruTV, HBO Max, Universo, and Peacock.
September 06, 2025