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Sonya Bryson-Kirksey Anthem
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.
7.5Passport Score
1996Opened
19,092Capacity
IndoorRoof
Artificial IceSurface
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The basics
About Benchmark International Arena
Modern downtown Tampa arena famous for Lightning hockey and major entertainment events.
- Type
- arena
- Sports
- Hockey
- League
- NHL
- Nicknames
- ThunderDome, Amalie
- Location
- Tampa, FL
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Status
- active
FormerlyIce PalaceSt. Pete Times ForumTampa Bay Times ForumAmalie Arena
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Landmarks, traditions & experiences
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Crowd ChantIconic
"Go Bolts!" Chant
Lightning supporters most commonly use the club's "Bolts" nickname, repeating "Go Bolts!" instead of chanting the complete team name.
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Crowd RitualIconic
ThunderStix During Playoffs
During playoff games, fans strike inflatable ThunderStix together, producing a sustained clapping sound associated with Tampa Bay's "Be the Thunder" atmosphere.
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Pregame RitualIconic
"Be the Thunder" Ritual
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.
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Goal SongIconic
Thunder and Lightning Goal Song
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!"
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2020 Stanley Cup Championship
2020 Stanley Cup championship — the bubble run and the start of back-to-back titles.
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Andrei Vasilevskiy Legacy
Andrei Vasilevskiy — Vezina Trophy winner and backbone of back-to-back Cups.
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Back-to-Back Championships
Back-to-back championships — 2020 and 2021 and one of the NHL's great modern dynasties.
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Bolts Dynasty Era
Bolts dynasty era — Stamkos, Hedman, Kucherov, and three Stanley Cups in Tampa.
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Dave Andreychuk Legacy
Dave Andreychuk — captain of the 2004 Stanley Cup champions in Tampa.
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Franchise Timeline
Complete franchise timeline from expansion to three Stanley Cups on the waterfront.
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Greatest Lightning Moments
The greatest moments in Lightning history — from 2004 to the Tesla Coils and back-to-back Cups.
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Lightning vs Panthers Rivalry
Lightning vs Panthers rivalry — the Sunshine State battle for Florida hockey supremacy.
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Martin St. Louis Legacy
Martin St. Louis — Conn Smythe winner of the 2004 Stanley Cup run.
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Modern NHL Dynasty Exhibit
Modern NHL dynasty exhibit — the Lightning's back-to-back Cups and championship standard.
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Nikita Kucherov Legacy
Nikita Kucherov — franchise points leader and two-time Stanley Cup champion.
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Playoff History
Lightning playoff history — 2004, back-to-back Cups, and April storms on the waterfront.
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Steven Stamkos Legacy
Steven Stamkos — franchise icon, captain, and the face of modern Bolts hockey.
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Tampa Bay Hockey History
Tampa Bay hockey history — Florida growth and Bolts Nation championship culture.
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Victor Hedman Legacy
Victor Hedman — Norris Trophy defenseman and cornerstone of back-to-back Stanley Cups.
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Vincent Lecavalier Legacy
Vincent Lecavalier — franchise scoring leader and captain of the 2004 champions.
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MascotIconic
ThunderBug
ThunderBug — the beloved Lightning mascot and symbol of Bolts Nation on gameday.
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Goal CelebrationIconic
Tesla Coil Demonstrations
Tesla Coil demonstrations — the iconic goal celebration lighting up the arena.
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Thunder Alley Pregame Parties
Thunder Alley pregame parties — Bolts Nation celebrating on Channelside before the game.
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Waterfront Fan Festivals
Waterfront fan festivals along the Tampa Riverwalk and Channelside on gameday.
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Amalie Arena
Your first time walking into the arena — Thunder Alley, Tesla Coils, and Bolts Nation pride.
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TourIconic
Amalie Arena Tour
Behind-the-scenes arena tour — Hall of Fame, suites, and ice at Benchmark International Arena.
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Blue Out Crowd
Experience a Blue Out crowd — the entire arena dressed in Bolts blue for playoff hockey.
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Bolts Nation
Experience Bolts Nation — one of the NHL's most passionate fanbases at full voice.
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Championship Anniversary Night
Attend a championship anniversary night — reliving 2004, 2020, or 2021 in Tampa.
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ConcertIconic
Concert at Amalie Arena
Attend a concert at Benchmark International Arena — Tampa's premier entertainment venue.
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Downtown Tampa
Explore downtown Tampa after the game — Channelside energy and waterfront nightlife.
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Hedman Tribute Night
Attend a Hedman tribute night — honoring the Norris Trophy defenseman in Tampa.
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Lightning Victory Celebration
Stay through a Lightning victory celebration — Go Bolts at full voice after the final horn.
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Lightning vs Bruins
Playoff rivalry intensity when Boston visits Benchmark International Arena.
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Lightning vs Maple Leafs
Atlantic Division battles when Toronto visits Tampa Bay.
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Lightning vs Panthers
Sunshine State rivalry when Florida visits Tampa Bay.
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One of Hockey's Best Arenas
Experience one of hockey's best arenas — championships, atmosphere, and waterfront Tampa.
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Stamkos Tribute Night
Attend a Stamkos tribute night — honoring the franchise icon in Tampa.
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Stanley Cup
Visit the Stanley Cup displays — 2004, 2020, and 2021 immortalized in Bolts blue.
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Stanley Cup Final Game
Stanley Cup Final at Benchmark International Arena — the pinnacle of hockey in Tampa.
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Steven Stamkos Exhibit
Visit the Steven Stamkos exhibit — franchise icon and the face of modern Bolts hockey.
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Tampa Bay Hockey Culture
Experience Tampa Bay hockey culture — Bolts Nation pride on every Lightning gameday.
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Goal CelebrationIconic
Tesla Coils Fire
Watch the Tesla Coils fire — one of hockey's most iconic goal celebrations live.
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Thunder Alley During Playoffs
Experience Thunder Alley during playoffs — Bolts Nation at peak intensity on Channelside.
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Entertainment DistrictIconic
Walk Tampa's Riverwalk
Walk Tampa's Riverwalk before the game — waterfront gameday energy on Channelside.
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Live PerformanceIconic
Lightning Girls
Lightning Girls performances energizing the crowd between periods.
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Military Appreciation Nights
Military appreciation nights honoring service members in Tampa.
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Alumni Meet & Greets
Meet-and-greet events with Lightning alumni and Hall of Fame members.
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Architecture
Tampa Riverwalk Connection
The venue connects with one of Florida's premier entertainment districts.
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Architecture
Thunder Alley
The outdoor fan gathering area creates a major game-day destination.
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Architecture
Two-Sport Entertainment Venue
Hosts hockey, concerts, and major events.
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History
2020-2022 Championships
Celebrates the back-to-back Stanley Cup era.
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History
Lightning Legends
Honors franchise icons.
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History
Steven Stamkos
Celebrates the franchise captain.
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History
Tampa Bay Lightning Retired Numbers
Honors Lecavalier and other legends.
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History
ThunderDome
Connects with the team's original home.
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History
Victor Hedman
Honors the championship defenseman.
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Experience
Bolt Brigade
The famous Lightning fan community.
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Experience
Goal Horn
The Lightning scoring celebration.
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Experience
Lightning Store
Official merchandise destination.
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Experience
Tampa Bay Lightning Stadium Tours
Behind-the-scenes arena access.
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Experience
Tampa Hockey
Combines NHL hockey with Florida entertainment culture.
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Architecture
Tesla Coil
The Tesla coils that fire bolts of electricity after Lightning goals — Tampa’s signature arena feature.
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Displays
Lightning Hall of Fame
Honors Lightning players, coaches, and three Stanley Cup teams.
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Displays
Stanley Cup Displays
Displays celebrating the Lightning’s Cups in 2004, 2020, and 2021.
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Displays
Legacy Wall
Wall tracing Lightning history from the Expo Hall years through the Cup dynasty.
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Signature
Vinik Plaza
Plaza named for owner Jeff Vinik, the gathering space outside Amalie Arena.
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Displays
Tampa Bay Heritage
Displays celebrating Tampa Bay hockey and the Lightning’s Gulf Coast identity.
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Displays
Championship Exhibit
Championship exhibit covering three Cups and back-to-back titles in 2020–21.
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Special Event
Theme Nights
Special theme nights throughout the Lightning season at Benchmark International Arena.
Through the years
History
Names
- Former nameIce Palace
- Former nameSt. Pete Times Forum
Home teams
- 1996-presentTampa Bay LightningNHL
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