Raymond James Stadium

Stadium Large Tampa stadium, home of the Buccaneers

Home stadium of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Raymond James Stadium in Tampa hosts football, concerts and large events; visitors come for games, the pirate ship behind one end zone and nearby university tailgates.

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Raymond James Stadium is a large sports and events stadium in Tampa, Florida, opened in 1998. It is best known as the home stadium of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers and hosts college football, concerts and other large events.

The stadium has a bowl layout with seating for roughly 65,000 spectators in typical configurations and includes premium suites and multiple concourses. A distinctive feature is a full-size decorative pirate ship located behind the north end zone that is integrated into the stadium experience.

Located in northwest Tampa, the venue is served by major road links and event-day traffic plans; it is used frequently for professional and collegiate sports and for large-scale concerts.

  • Capacity: Standard NFL seating capacity is approximately 65,000 spectators, with variations for special events and configurations.
  • Primary uses: Opened in 1998 and serves as the home stadium for the NFL team the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and for other major sporting and concert events.

What to See #

  • Pirate ship: The north end zone features a full-size decorative pirate ship installation that is a permanent stadium feature and visible from seating behind that end zone.
  • Seating and bowl: Bowl seating surrounds the natural-grass playing surface, with multiple concourse levels and premium suites incorporated into the stadium bowl.
Raymond James Stadium
1 Buccaneer Place (1 Bucs Blvd), Tampa, FL 33607, United States
+1 813-874-8000
27.9758, -82.5033
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https://www.raymondjamesstadium.com
Varies by event
Varies by event; stadium hosts NFL, college, and concerts. Single-game ticket prices vary widely.

How to Get to Raymond James Stadium #

Raymond James Stadium sits off I-275 on the northwest edge of Tampa. From downtown Tampa take I-275 North to the Fletcher Avenue exit; follow stadium signage. On major event days the stadium is served by additional shuttle and water taxi options from downtown and surrounding parking areas.

Tips for Visiting Raymond James Stadium #

  • If attending a Buccaneers game, arrive at least 90 minutes early to avoid traffic on I-275 and to enjoy pregame tailgating.
  • Use the South Lot for most public parking; consider Water Taxi service on game days from downtown Tampa.
  • Check bag policy on the official stadium website; clear bags only are enforced for most major events.

Best Time to Visit Raymond James Stadium #

Best visited during the NFL season for football; check event schedules for concerts and other events.

NFL season
September-January · 15-25°C
Game days are busiest; evenings can be cool by Florida standards.
Spring/Summer
March-August · 22-33°C
Stadium hosts concerts and events, but expect heat and occasional thunderstorms in summer.

Weather & Climate near Raymond James Stadium #

Climate

Raymond James Stadium's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and mild winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 10°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1266 mm/year), wettest in August.

Air Quality: AQI 34 Good
Best Time to Visit
AprilOctoberNovember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
-2°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° – 22°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

70 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.5h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° – 23°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

80 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
11.1h daylight

March

March is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm).

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° – 26°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° – 28°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.7h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Regular rainfall (87 mm).

84 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° – 31°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

87 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (164 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

164 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

July

July is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (180 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 33°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

180 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.6h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (198 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° – 33°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

198 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.0h daylight

September

September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (166 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° – 32°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

166 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° – 29°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.4
UV Index
High
11.4h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
15° – 26°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° – 23°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

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