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Rays Recap

Rays 3, Guardians 1: Rasmussen Brings the Hammer in ALCS Game 5

Three early runs, seven strong innings from Drew Rasmussen, and a Cleveland lineup left chasing. Tampa Bay took ALCS Game 5 with pitching that made a small lead stand tall.

October 18, 2026

Bucs Recap

Steelers 26, Buccaneers 19: Tampa Bay’s Cushion Collapses in Overtime Gut Punch

October 18, 2026

Rays Recap

Rays 7, Guardians 3: Tampa Bay Builds It, Protects It, Finishes It in ALCS Game 4

October 18, 2026

Lightning Recap

Lightning Bring the Volume, Finish the Job: Tampa Bay 4, Vancouver 2

October 17, 2026

Rays Recap

Tampa Bay Rays fall to Cleveland Guardians 2-3

October 15, 2026

Lightning Recap

Lightning 4, Kraken 3: Hagel Scores Twice, Tampa Bay Takes the Overtime Escape Hatch

October 15, 2026

Rays Recap

Rays 3, Guardians 1: Peralta Deals, Fourth-Inning Burst Delivers ALCS Game 2 Win

October 14, 2026

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Stadium maps & pregame plans

Know where to park, where fans gather and how to get to the gate before the game starts. Lot access and rules can change by event, so confirm details with the venue before leaving.

Rays home base

Tropicana Field

1 Tropicana Dr, St. Petersburg, FL 33705

Pregame spots

Lot 2 / 1st Ave S

Closest to the rotunda gate and the easiest walk in. Fills first on weekend games.

16th Street lots

Cheaper, more room to spread out. The regular tailgate crowd sets up here.

Central Ave district

Not a tailgate, but a great pregame — walk over from the Grand Central bars and breweries.

Parking play

On-site Tropicana Field lots run roughly $20–$25; prepay online to skip the gate line.
Downtown St. Pete garages are $5–$10 and a 10–15 minute walk through the Edge District.
Rideshare drop-off on 16th St S clears out fast after the last out.

Directions Official team site

Bucs home base

Raymond James Stadium

4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607

Pregame spots

Lot 14 / Himes Ave lots

The classic Bucs scene. Big rigs, grills, cornhole everywhere. Get there right at lot open to grab a double space.

Tampa Bay Blvd lots

Cheaper cash lots a short walk from the north gates. Friendlier for first-timers and families.

North Boulevard & Columbus

Locals' spot. Shade from the oaks, quieter, easy post-game exit toward the interstate.

Parking play

Official stadium lots: roughly $50–$80, prepaid online only for most lots.
Cheaper unofficial lots along Himes Ave and Tampa Bay Blvd typically run $20–$40 cash.
Rideshare pickup/drop-off is on the north side near Lot 14 — expect a long post-game queue.

Directions Official team site

Lightning home base

Benchmark International Arena

401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Pregame spots

Thunder Alley

Free outdoor plaza on the arena's south side. Live music, food trucks, big screens. Opens ~90 minutes before puck drop.

Sparkman Wharf

Open-air food hall two blocks away. Grab a bite and walk in — best value pregame downtown.

Channelside Bay Plaza

Bars and patios packed with blue jerseys. Arrive early on weekend games or you're standing.

Parking play

Amalie/arena garages: about $25–$40 depending on the opponent.
South Regional garage and Channelside garage are the closest walk-ups.
Street and lot parking in Ybor plus a short rideshare is usually the cheapest play.

Directions Official team site