Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Tampa, Florida, United States. For a second stop, Tropicana Field is 17 mi away. Pleasant highs of 71–82°F mark the mildest months, January, February, March, April, November and December.
A stadium & arena inside Tampa
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 152K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 98% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
You can stay in Tampa
Raymond James Stadium is inside Tampa, which has 180 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov and Dec
January, February, March, April, November and December are the mild months, with highs of 71–82°. When to go ↓
An airport 2 miles away
Tampa (TPA) has airline service, about 2 miles from Raymond James Stadium.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Choosing a month
Here are the months at Raymond James Stadium, with their weather.
Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Tampa, Florida, United States. It opened in 1998 and is home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL) and the University of South Florida (USF) Bulls college football program. The seating capacity for most sporting events is 69,218, though it can be expanded to about 75,000 for special events with the addition of temporary seating. Raymond James Stadium was built at public expense as a replacement for Tampa Stadium and is known for the replica pirate ship located behind the seating area in the north end zone. Raymond James Financial, a financial service firm headquartered in St. Petersburg, has held the naming rights for the stadium for the stadium's entire existence.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Opened
- 1998
- Wikipedia readers
- 152K a year
Overnight near Raymond James Stadium
Lodging nearby is in Tampa (180) and Clearwater (120).
- 1Tropicana Field
- 2Benchmark International Arena
- 3Busch Gardens Tampa
- 4Yuengling Center
- 5Salvador Dalí Museum
- 6Al Lang Stadium
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Raymond James Stadium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tampa | in town | — | 180 148 hotels · 23 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 413,554 | $420K | C |
| Clearwater | 16 mi west | 25 min | 120 85 hotels · 23 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 2 campgrounds · 3 RV parks | 114,364 | $361K | C |
| St. Petersburg | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 114 71 hotels · 15 motels · 18 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 264,033 | $371K | D |
| East Lake-Orient Park | 9 mi east | 15 min | 23 20 hotels · 2 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 29,213 | $233K | — |
| Town 'n' Country | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 15 10 hotels · 1 motel · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 85,928 | $337K | — |
| Brandon | 13 mi east | 20 min | 29 25 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 119,767 | $339K | — |
| Treasure Island 29% vacation homes | 22 mi southwest | 35 min | 61 45 hotels · 13 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 6,397 | $622K | C+ |
| Temple Terrace | 9 mi northeast | 15 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 27,075 | $335K | C |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More to see nearby
Each of these is within 65 miles.
Big draw117 mi Stadium & arenaTropicana Field
Big draw64 mi Theme parkWalt Disney World Resort
24 mi Stadium & arenaBenchmark International Arena
37 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Tampa4.0M visitors a year
35 mi BeachAnna Maria Island
48 mi Stadium & arenaYuengling Center
516 mi MuseumSalvador Dalí Museum
616 mi Stadium & arenaAl Lang StadiumPhoto credits
Tropicana Field: EaglesFanInTampa, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Walt Disney World Resort: Anthony Quintano from Westminster, United States, CC BY 2.0 · Benchmark International Arena: Miosotis Jade, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Busch Gardens Tampa: Wolle8ball, CC BY 3.0 · Anna Maria Island: Bfpage at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0 · Yuengling Center: User:TheCustomOfLife, Public domain · Salvador Dalí Museum: Taty2007, CC BY 3.0 · Al Lang Stadium: Franksgiving, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Raymond James Stadium in questions
Is Raymond James Stadium in Tampa?
Yes. It’s inside Tampa, FL.
When is the best time to visit Raymond James Stadium?
January, February, March, April, November and December, with highs of 71–82°.
How far is Raymond James Stadium from Orlando?
About 80 miles northeast of Orlando, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Raymond James Stadium?
Tampa (TPA), about 2 miles away.
Where should I stay near Raymond James Stadium?
Tampa (in town, 180 places to stay), Clearwater (16 mi, 120 places to stay) and St. Petersburg (17 mi, 114 places to stay).
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