Stadiums / Amalie Arena

Amalie Arena

7.5

Tampa, FL, USA

Stadium information

Type: arena
Capacity: 19,092
Opened: 1996
Roof: Indoor
Surface: Artificial Ice
Home teams: Tampa Bay Lightning
Sports: Hockey
Categories: sport_hockey
Timezone: America/New_York
Status: active
Address: [object Object]
Postal code: 33602
Location: Tampa, FL, USA
Nicknames: ThunderDome, Amalie

Modern downtown Tampa arena famous for Lightning hockey and major entertainment events.

Former names

Ice Palace, St. Pete Times Forum
Ice Palace
St. Pete Times Forum

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7.5

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[object Object] · Tampa, FL, USA

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Naming rights history

Ice Palace
Former name
St. Pete Times Forum
Former name

Home team history

Tampa Bay Lightning
1996-present · NHL

Features · Architecture

Tampa Riverwalk Connection

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The venue connects with one of Florida's premier entertainment districts.

Thunder Alley

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The outdoor fan gathering area creates a major game-day destination.

Two-Sport Entertainment Venue

Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Hosts hockey, concerts, and major events.

Features · History

2020-2022 Championships

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the back-to-back Stanley Cup era.

Lightning Legends

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors franchise icons.

Steven Stamkos

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Celebrates the franchise captain.

Tampa Bay Lightning Retired Numbers

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors Lecavalier and other legends.

ThunderDome

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Connects with the team's original home.

Victor Hedman

History · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Honors the championship defenseman.

Features · Experience

Bolt Brigade

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The famous Lightning fan community.

Goal Horn

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The Lightning scoring celebration.

Lightning Store

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Official merchandise destination.

Tampa Bay Lightning Stadium Tours

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Behind-the-scenes arena access.

Tampa Hockey

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

Combines NHL hockey with Florida entertainment culture.

Thunder Alley

Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday

The outdoor pregame fan zone.

Traditions

Sonya Bryson-Kirksey Anthem Iconic Must experience

Songs & Music · Throughout the arena, gameday

Retired United States Air Force Technical Sergeant Sonya Bryson-Kirksey delivers the anthem at major Lightning games, with fans loudly joining her during the closing lines.

"Go Bolts!" Chant Iconic Must experience

Crowd Chant · Throughout the arena, gameday

Lightning supporters most commonly use the club's "Bolts" nickname, repeating "Go Bolts!" instead of chanting the complete team name.

ThunderStix During Playoffs Iconic Must experience

Crowd Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

During playoff games, fans strike inflatable ThunderStix together, producing a sustained clapping sound associated with Tampa Bay's "Be the Thunder" atmosphere.

"Be the Thunder" Ritual Iconic Must experience

Pregame Ritual · Throughout the arena, gameday

Fans embrace the team's "Be the Thunder" identity by wearing blue, raising coordinated signs and responding to thunder-and-lightning sound effects during introductions.

Thunder and Lightning Goal Song Iconic Must experience

Goal Song · Throughout the arena, gameday

Lightning goals trigger storm-themed effects followed by the team-specific "Thunder and Lightning" celebration track, which prompts fans to answer with "Let's Go Lightning!"

History & timeline

2004 Stanley Cup Championship Iconic Must experience

Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 2004 Cup wing

2004 Stanley Cup championship — St. Louis, Lecavalier, and Tampa's first title.

2020 Stanley Cup Championship Iconic Must experience

Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 2020 Cup wing

2020 Stanley Cup championship — the bubble run and the start of back-to-back titles.

2021 Stanley Cup Championship Iconic Must experience

Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, 2021 Cup wing

2021 Stanley Cup championship — repeat champions and the modern Bolts dynasty.

Andrei Vasilevskiy Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Vasilevskiy gallery

Andrei Vasilevskiy — Vezina Trophy winner and backbone of back-to-back Cups.

Back-to-Back Championships Iconic Must experience

Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, back-to-back wing

Back-to-back championships — 2020 and 2021 and one of the NHL's great modern dynasties.

Bolts Dynasty Era Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Championship Plaza, dynasty wing

Bolts dynasty era — Stamkos, Hedman, Kucherov, and three Stanley Cups in Tampa.

Dave Andreychuk Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Andreychuk gallery

Dave Andreychuk — captain of the 2004 Stanley Cup champions in Tampa.

Franchise Timeline Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, timeline exhibit

Complete franchise timeline from expansion to three Stanley Cups on the waterfront.

Greatest Lightning Moments Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, greatest moments gallery

The greatest moments in Lightning history — from 2004 to the Tesla Coils and back-to-back Cups.

Lightning Hall of Fame Iconic Must experience

Hall of Fame · Hall of Fame area, main concourse

The complete Lightning Hall of Fame — every Bolts Nation immortal.

Lightning vs Panthers Rivalry Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, rivalry exhibit

Lightning vs Panthers rivalry — the Sunshine State battle for Florida hockey supremacy.

Martin St. Louis Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, St. Louis gallery

Martin St. Louis — Conn Smythe winner of the 2004 Stanley Cup run.

Modern NHL Dynasty Exhibit Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Championship Plaza, dynasty wing

Modern NHL dynasty exhibit — the Lightning's back-to-back Cups and championship standard.

Nikita Kucherov Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Kucherov gallery

Nikita Kucherov — franchise points leader and two-time Stanley Cup champion.

Playoff History Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Championship Plaza, playoff history wing

Lightning playoff history — 2004, back-to-back Cups, and April storms on the waterfront.

Steven Stamkos Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Stamkos gallery

Steven Stamkos — franchise icon, captain, and the face of modern Bolts hockey.

Tampa Bay Hockey History Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Main concourse, Tampa Bay hockey wing

Tampa Bay hockey history — Florida growth and Bolts Nation championship culture.

Victor Hedman Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Hedman gallery

Victor Hedman — Norris Trophy defenseman and cornerstone of back-to-back Stanley Cups.

Vincent Lecavalier Legacy Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Lecavalier gallery

Vincent Lecavalier — franchise scoring leader and captain of the 2004 champions.

Entertainment

ThunderBug Iconic Must experience

Mascot · Throughout the arena, gameday

ThunderBug — the beloved Lightning mascot and symbol of Bolts Nation on gameday.

Tesla Coil Demonstrations Iconic Must experience

Goal Celebration · Throughout the arena, after Lightning goals

Tesla Coil demonstrations — the iconic goal celebration lighting up the arena.

Thunder Alley Pregame Parties Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Exterior plaza, Thunder Alley pregame

Thunder Alley pregame parties — Bolts Nation celebrating on Channelside before the game.

Waterfront Fan Festivals Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Channelside and Riverwalk, special events

Waterfront fan festivals along the Tampa Riverwalk and Channelside on gameday.

Lightning Girls Iconic

Live Performance · Ice level and concourse, gameday

Lightning Girls performances energizing the crowd between periods.

Military Appreciation Nights Iconic

Special Event · Throughout the arena, military appreciation games

Military appreciation nights honoring service members in Tampa.

Alumni Meet & Greets Iconic

Alumni Event · Team store and concourse, special events

Meet-and-greet events with Lightning alumni and Hall of Fame members.

Theme Nights

Special Event · Throughout the arena, theme gamedays

Special theme nights throughout the Lightning season at Benchmark International Arena.

Experiences

Amalie Arena Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Main entrance, Benchmark International Arena

Your first time walking into the arena — Thunder Alley, Tesla Coils, and Bolts Nation pride.

Amalie Arena Tour Iconic Must experience

Tour · Arena tour entrance

Behind-the-scenes arena tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice at Benchmark International Arena.

Blue Out Crowd Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Throughout the arena, playoff gameday

Experience a Blue Out crowd — the entire arena dressed in Bolts blue for playoff hockey.

Bolts Nation Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Throughout the arena, gameday

Experience Bolts Nation — one of the NHL's most passionate fanbases at full voice.

Championship Anniversary Night Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Benchmark International Arena, anniversary gameday

Attend a championship anniversary night — reliving 2004, 2020, or 2021 in Tampa.

Concert at Amalie Arena Iconic Must experience

Concert · Benchmark International Arena, concert event

Attend a concert at Benchmark International Arena — Tampa's premier entertainment venue.

Downtown Tampa Iconic Must experience

Entertainment District · Downtown Tampa, postgame

Explore downtown Tampa after the game — Channelside energy and waterfront nightlife.

Hedman Tribute Night Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Benchmark International Arena, Hedman tribute game

Attend a Hedman tribute night — honoring the Norris Trophy defenseman in Tampa.

Lightning Victory Celebration Iconic Must experience

Victory Celebration · Throughout the arena, postgame after Lightning wins

Stay through a Lightning victory celebration — Go Bolts at full voice after the final horn.

Lightning vs Bruins Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Benchmark International Arena, Lightning vs Bruins

Playoff rivalry intensity when Boston visits Benchmark International Arena.

Lightning vs Maple Leafs Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Benchmark International Arena, Lightning vs Maple Leafs

Atlantic Division battles when Toronto visits Tampa Bay.

Lightning vs Panthers Iconic Must experience

Rivalry Game · Benchmark International Arena, Lightning vs Panthers

Sunshine State rivalry when Florida visits Tampa Bay.

One of Hockey's Best Arenas Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Benchmark International Arena, gameday

Experience one of hockey's best arenas — championships, atmosphere, and waterfront Tampa.

Stamkos Tribute Night Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Benchmark International Arena, Stamkos tribute game

Attend a Stamkos tribute night — honoring the franchise icon in Tampa.

Stanley Cup Iconic Must experience

Championship Banners · Championship Plaza, Stanley Cup wing

Visit the Stanley Cup displays — 2004, 2020, and 2021 immortalized in Bolts blue.

Stanley Cup Final Game Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Benchmark International Arena, Stanley Cup Final

Stanley Cup Final at Benchmark International Arena — the pinnacle of hockey in Tampa.

Steven Stamkos Exhibit Iconic Must experience

Historic display · Hall of Fame area, Stamkos gallery

Visit the Steven Stamkos exhibit — franchise icon and the face of modern Bolts hockey.

Tampa Bay Hockey Culture Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Benchmark International Arena and Channelside, gameday

Experience Tampa Bay hockey culture — Bolts Nation pride on every Lightning gameday.

Tesla Coils Fire Iconic Must experience

Goal Celebration · Throughout the arena, after Lightning goals

Watch the Tesla Coils fire — one of hockey's most iconic goal celebrations live.

Thunder Alley During Playoffs Iconic Must experience

Special Event · Exterior plaza, Thunder Alley postseason

Experience Thunder Alley during playoffs — Bolts Nation at peak intensity on Channelside.

Walk Tampa's Riverwalk Iconic Must experience

Entertainment District · Tampa Riverwalk, pregame

Walk Tampa's Riverwalk before the game — waterfront gameday energy on Channelside.

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