Raymond James StadiumAbout Raymond James Stadium
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.
Nearby Attractions to Raymond James Stadium
Best Time to Visit Raymond James Stadium
Best visited during the NFL season for football; check event schedules for concerts and other events.
Weather & Climate near Raymond James Stadium
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 10.5h |
| February | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 80 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.8 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.1h |
| March | Excellent | 14° - 26° | 20° | 92 mm | some cloud | 74% | 4.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 16° - 28° | 22° | 48 mm | some cloud | 71% | 4.0 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 12.7h |
| May | Excellent | 20° - 31° | 25° | 87 mm | some cloud | 69% | 3.5 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.4h |
| June | Good | 23° - 32° | 31° | 164 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 3.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.7h |
| July | Good | 24° - 33° | 32° | 180 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.8 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.6h |
| August | Good | 24° - 33° | 33° | 198 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 13.0h |
| September | Good | 23° - 32° | 31° | 166 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Excellent | 19° - 29° | 24° | 64 mm | some cloud | 81% | 3.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.4h |
| November | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 20° | 54 mm | some cloud | 80% | 3.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 10.7h |
| December | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 63 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 3.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.3h |
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.