The Tampa Bay Lightning will continue to call Amalie Arena home for decades, as Hillsborough County has approved a lease extension through 2037 that includes future upgrades. (more…)
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Lightning Negotiating Amalie Arena Lease Extension
The NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning would commit to stay at in downtown Tampa until 2037 under the terms of a potential Amalie Arena lease extension that would see Hillsborough County commit $61 million to future upgrades. (more…)
Lightning’s Vinik Makes eSports Investment in aXiomatic
Another major investor enters the eSports world, as Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) owner Jeff Vinik becomes a investor with and a co-chair of aXiomatic, a Los Angeles-based gaming and esports company. (more…)
Reports: Amalie Arena to Host 2018 NHL All-Star Game
Multiple reports have the Tampa Bay Lightning and Amalie Arena hosting the 2018 NHL All-Star Game, although no final decision has been made about the venue or even there will be an All-Star Game. (more…)
USF Inks Multimedia Rights Partnership with TBEP
USF athletics has announced a 10-year multimedia rights partnership with Tampa Bay Entertainment Properties, LLC (TBEP), an entity controlled by Jeff Vinik. The partnership will begin on July 1, 2017. (more…)
Amalie Arena, Tampa Pushing for NHL Events
Amalie Arena could be in line for a major event, as Tampa Bay Lightning officials are making a push to bring some showcase gatherings to Tampa, including an NHL All-Star Game. (more…)
New for 2014: Amalie Arena
The Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) will be playing this season at Amalie Arena, as naming rights to the former Tampa Bay Times Forum have been sold to a local oil-products manufacturer. (more…)