Stadiums / Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium
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Tampa
Stadium information
- Type
- stadium
- Capacity
- 65,890
- Opened
- 1998
- Roof
- Open Air
- Surface
- Natural Grass
- League
- NFL
- Sports
- Football
- Categories
- sport_football
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Status
- active
- Address
- [object Object]
- Location
- Tampa
- Nicknames
- Ray Jay, The Pirate Ship
Tampa football stadium famous for the pirate ship and Super Bowls.
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Home team history
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South Florida Bulls
1998-present · NCAAF
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
1998-present · NFL
Features · Architecture
Buccaneer Cove Connection
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The pirate-themed areas create a unique Tampa atmosphere.
Buccaneers Cove
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The pirate-themed areas create a unique stadium identity.
Champions Plaza
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The entrance areas feature team branding and fan gathering spaces.
Pirate Ship
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The famous pirate ship in the north end zone is one of the NFL's most recognizable stadium attractions.
Ship Battle Cannon
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The ship's cannons fire after Buccaneers touchdowns and major moments.
Tampa Bay Views
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium provides views of the surrounding Tampa area.
Tampa Skyline Region Views
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The venue connects with the Tampa Bay area.
The Pirate Ship
Architecture · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The iconic pirate ship in the stadium's north end zone is one of the most recognizable attractions in sports.
Features · History
2017 American Athletic Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates USF success.
Black Saturday
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Highlights South Florida's rise as a national program.
Buccaneers History Timeline
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases major moments from franchise history.
Derrick Brooks
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the Hall of Fame linebacker and Super Bowl XXXVII champion.
Lee Roy Selmon Tribute
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the first Buccaneers Hall of Fame player.
Quinton Flowers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Celebrates the USF quarterback.
Ring of Honor
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Buccaneers legends, players, coaches, and contributors.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Retired Numbers
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Buccaneers legends including Lee Roy Selmon and other franchise icons.
Tom Brady Championships
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors the quarterback who led Tampa Bay to Super Bowl LV.
USF Athletics Hall of Fame
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Honors Bulls legends and contributors.
USF Football Timeline
History · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Showcases program history.
Features · Experience
Buccaneers Fan Zone
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Interactive areas featuring games and entertainment.
Buccaneers Tailgating
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Tampa Bay tailgate culture featuring food, music, and fan gatherings.
Bulls Tailgating
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Pregame gatherings featuring Tampa Bay culture.
Bulls Walk
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Player arrival tradition.
Horned Bull
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The USF mascot and fan experience.
Kid-Friendly Buccaneers Activities
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Family football experiences and interactive games.
Pirate Ship
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Famous fan attraction featuring cannons, entertainment, and photo opportunities.
Raymond James Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes tours featuring the field, pirate ship, and premium areas.
South Florida Bulls Stadium Tours
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Behind-the-scenes access.
Tampa Food
Experience · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Features Florida favorites, seafood, and local cuisine.
Traditions
Running with the Bulls Iconic Must experience
Pregame · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The football team runs through a tunnel of fans before every home game, creating one of USF's signature traditions.
Rocky D. Bull Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Rocky entertains fans with traditions and celebrations throughout every game.
Horns Up Iconic Must experience
Crowd Chants · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Fans proudly display the "Horns Up" hand sign before kickoff and after scores.
Green & Gold Out Iconic Must experience
Special Events · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The stadium becomes a sea of green and gold during rivalry games.
Herd of Thunder Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Herd of Thunder marching band performs USF's signature pregame show.
Pirate Ship Cannons Iconic Must experience
Performers · Throughout the stadium, gameday
After every Buccaneers touchdown, the massive pirate ship fires its cannons across Raymond James Stadium.
Crew the Ship Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Fans shout "Crew the Ship!" as the Buccaneers take the field and during key moments throughout the game.
Pewter Power Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Pirate flags, pewter-colored apparel, and coordinated fan displays transform Raymond James Stadium into a pirate-themed environment.
Pirate Invasion Iconic Must experience
Pregame Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
Player introductions feature smoke, flames, pirate imagery, and the towering ship, creating one of the NFL's most unique entrances.
Raise the Flags Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Throughout the stadium, gameday
After victories, Buccaneers flags fly throughout the stadium while fans celebrate another win.
History & timeline
2002 Championship Team Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The dominant defense — Brooks, Sapp, Lynch, Barber, and Super Bowl XXXVII glory.
2020 Championship Team Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The Brady-led roster that won Super Bowl LV in Raymond James Stadium.
Brady Championship Run Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The 2020 season — Brady arrives, Gronk returns, and Tampa wins it all at home.
Buccaneers Ring of Honor Iconic Must experience
Hall of Fame · Ring of Honor area, main concourse
The complete history of Ring of Honor inductees and franchise immortals.
Bucs vs Saints Rivalry Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, rivalry exhibits
The fiercest rivalry in the NFC South — Tampa Bay vs New Orleans for decades.
Greatest Buccaneers Moments Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
Barber's pick-six, Brady's Super Bowl LV, Alstott's runs, and franchise highlights.
Super Bowl LV Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Hall of Fame area and Championship Plaza
Super Bowl LV — Brady, Gronk, and the first home-stadium Super Bowl win in NFL history.
Super Bowl XXXVII Iconic Must experience
Championship Banners · Hall of Fame area and Championship Plaza
Super Bowl XXXVII — the dominant defense and Tampa Bay's first Lombardi Trophy.
Tom Brady Iconic Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The GOAT in Tampa — Super Bowl LV MVP and the greatest championship run in franchise history.
Bucs vs Falcons Rivalry Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, rivalry exhibits
Tampa Bay vs Atlanta — NFC South rivalry and division battles.
Creamsicle Era Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The orange and white uniforms, Hugh Culverhouse era, and the birth of Buccaneers football.
John Lynch Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
Hall of Fame safety and leader of the legendary Tampa 2 defense.
Lee Roy Selmon Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The franchise's first Hall of Famer and the original great Buccaneer.
Mike Alstott Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
The A-Train — the most beloved running back and face of Buccaneers football.
Ronde Barber Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
Hall of Fame cornerback — the pick-six that sealed Super Bowl XXXVII.
Warren Sapp Iconic
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
Hall of Fame defensive tackle who terrorized opposing offenses in the Tampa 2 era.
Bucs vs Panthers Rivalry
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, rivalry exhibits
Tampa Bay vs Carolina — NFC South division intensity since 1995.
Tampa Bay Football History
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, historical timeline
From expansion franchise to two-time Super Bowl champions — the Buccaneers story.
Tampa Stadium ("Big Sombrero") History
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, historical timeline
Memories of the Big Sombrero — home of the Buccaneers from 1976 to 1997.
Entertainment
Captain Fear Iconic Must experience
Mascot · Throughout the stadium, gameday
The Buccaneers mascot — rallying pirate fans throughout gameday.
Pirate Ship Shows Iconic Must experience
Pregame Entertainment · Buccaneer Ship, north end zone
Pirate ship pageantry and shows throughout Buccaneer Cove on gameday.
Cannon Celebrations Iconic Must experience
Pregame Entertainment · Buccaneer Ship, after scores
Full cannon celebration sequences after scores — smoke, sound, and pirate pageantry.
Buccaneers Cheerleaders Iconic
Cheerleaders · Field level and sidelines, gameday
The Buccaneers Cheerleaders perform throughout gameday in pewter and red.
Ring of Honor Ceremonies Iconic
Special Event · Ring of Honor area and field level
Ring of Honor induction ceremonies honoring Buccaneers franchise legends.
Krewe Events Iconic
Special Event · Buccaneer Cove, select gamedays
Pirate Krewe events with beads, costumes, and Gasparilla energy in Buccaneer Cove.
Tailgate Festivals Must experience
Tailgate · Stadium parking lots, pregame
Florida tailgate festivals in the surrounding parking lots before kickoff.
Military Appreciation Events
Special Event · Field level, select gamedays
Salute to service events honoring military members in the Tampa Bay area.
Theme Nights
Special Event · Throughout the stadium, themed gamedays
Special themed gamedays — creamsicle throwbacks, pirate nights, and alumni celebrations.
Alumni Meet & Greets
Special Event · Select gameday events and appearances
Meet-and-greet opportunities with Buccaneers alumni and legends.
Experiences
Bucs vs Falcons Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Raymond James Stadium, Falcons game
Tampa Bay vs Atlanta — NFC South rivalry at Raymond James Stadium.
Bucs vs Saints Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Raymond James Stadium, Saints game
The fiercest rivalry in the NFC South when New Orleans visits Tampa.
Cannons Fire Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Buccaneer Ship, after scores
Feel the cannons blast after a Buccaneers score — smoke, sound, and pirate glory.
Creamsicle Throwback Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Raymond James Stadium, throwback gameday
Creamsicle throwback uniforms and orange-and-white nostalgia at The Ray.
Derrick Brooks Tribute Event Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Raymond James Stadium, select events
Honor the Hall of Fame linebacker at a Derrick Brooks tribute event.
Game from Buccaneers Cove Iconic Must experience
Unique seating area · Buccaneer Cove, north end zone seating
Watch the game from Buccaneer Cove with the pirate ship and cannons in view.
Loudest Cannon Blast Iconic Must experience
Crowd Ritual · Buccaneer Ship, after touchdowns
The moment all cannons fire at once after a Buccaneers touchdown — peak pirate volume.
NFC Championship Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Raymond James Stadium, NFC Championship
NFC Championship at Raymond James Stadium — one win from the Super Bowl.
Primetime Game Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Raymond James Stadium, primetime home game
Primetime Buccaneers football under the lights with cannons and sunset skies.
Raymond James Stadium Iconic Must experience
First Visit · Any gate entrance
Your first time walking into The Ray — pirate ship, cannons, and Tampa Bay magic.
Saints Rivalry Weekend Iconic Must experience
Rivalry Game · Raymond James Stadium area, Saints game weekend
Full Saints rivalry weekend — pirate culture vs Who Dat Nation in Tampa.
Sunset Game Iconic Must experience
Season Ritual · Raymond James Stadium, late afternoon games
Late afternoon kickoff with a Florida sunset over Tampa Bay — pure magic.
Tailgate in Tampa Iconic Must experience
Tailgate · Stadium parking lots, pregame
Join the Florida tailgate culture in the Raymond James parking lots before kickoff.
Tom Brady Tribute Event Iconic Must experience
Special Event · Raymond James Stadium, select events
Celebrate the GOAT's Tampa era at a Tom Brady tribute event.
Buccaneers History Must experience
Historic display · Hall of Fame area, main concourse
Walk through exhibits from the creamsicle era to Super Bowl LV glory.
Bucs vs Panthers Must experience
Rivalry Game · Raymond James Stadium, Panthers game
NFC South division battle when Carolina comes to Tampa.
Florida Football Weather Must experience
Season Ritual · Raymond James Stadium, daytime home games
Warm Florida gameday weather — sunshine, humidity, and Tampa Bay football.
Buccaneers Victory Celebration
Victory Celebration · After Buccaneers home wins
Postgame victory celebration when the Buccaneers win at home.
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7.1
2026-06
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- atmosphere: 9.0
- food: 5.4
- parking: 6.8
- neighborhood: 4.0
- facilities: 8.0
- attractions: 9.2
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