With it increasingly looking like there will be no relaxation of Canadian border restrictions in coming months, the Toronto Raptors (NBA) announced they would finish the season at Tampa’s Amalie Arena. (more…)
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No fans at Amalie Arena events–for now
With COVID-19 positivity rates rising in the greater Tampa Bay Area, we will not see fans at Amalie Arena events, including Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) and Toronto Raptors (NBA) games, for now. (more…)
Raptors to begin 2020-2021 season in Tampa
After being denied permission by the Canadian federal government to play home games at Scotiabank Arena under strictly controlled conditions, the Toronto Raptors announced the team would play home games at Tampa’s Amalie Arena. (more…)
Tampa Bay Lightning Cutting Amalie Arena Concessions Prices
The Tampa Bay Lightning are lowering Amalie Arena concessions prices, as a new initiative implements an overall reduction of approximately 15% on food and beverage pricing. (more…)
Amalie Arena Wireless Connectivity Upgraded
Amalie Arena wireless connectivity will be upgraded, as the Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) partner with international RF lens manufacturer MatSing on a new-equipment installation. (more…)
Tampa Bay Lightning Names Official Craft Beer Partner
Cigar City Brewing is the new Official Craft Beer Partner of the Tampa Bay Lightning and AMALIE Arena, the result of a multi-year deal with the NHL squad. The partnership also includes the opening of The Cigar City Brewing Taproom off the arena plaza. (more…)
Syracuse Crunch, Tampa Bay Lightning Extend Affiliation
The Syracuse Crunch (AHL) and Tampa Bay Lightning have announced a five-year extension of their affiliation, with the agreement including an option for two extra years. The two teams will maintain their affiliation through the 2022-23 season, with a mutual option for 2023-24 and 2024-25. This affiliation extension includes the restructuring of the agreement for the 2018-19 season. (more…)
Tampa Bay, Orlando Announce NHL/ECHL Affiliation
We have another ECHL affiliation to report, as the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Orlando Solar Bears jointly announced a three-year deal. (more…)
Tampa Bay Lightning Extend Amalie Arena Lease
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…)
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…)
Amalie Arena to Host 2018 NHL All-Star Game
The site of the 2018 NHL All-Star Game has been unveiled, as the league announced that it is slated for Amalie Arena, the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning. (more…)
