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Lightning Plaza at Benchmark International Arena Tickets
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About Lightning Plaza at Benchmark International Arena
Welcome to Lightning Plaza at Benchmark International Arena, Tampa’s premier multi‑purpose indoor arena. Home to the Tampa Bay Lightning since 1996, the venue hosts NHL games, major UFC events, concerts, and a variety of entertainment. Whether you’re catching a playoff game or a headline concert, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to make your visit smooth and memorable.
Address: 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602. Capacity varies by event: hockey up to 19,092; basketball up to 20,500; concerts up to 21,500. Seating charts for hockey and events are available on the venue’s site to help you secure the best seats. The arena was renamed Benchmark International Arena in August 2025 and continues to host top-tier sports and entertainment with Lightning Plaza Parties during playoff runs for ticketed fans.
Parking options include multiple nearby garages and lots such as Teal Lot, Foundation 2 Lot, Tampa Convention Center Garage, Pink Lot, Fort Brooke Garage, Whiting Garage, Pam Iorio Parking Garage, Channelside Parking Garage, and the Florida Aquarium Lot, all with ADA options. Transit options include the TECO Streetcar (free), Cross Bay Ferry, Pirate Water Taxi, rideshare drop-offs/pickups, and other streetcar/ride options listed on the venue site. Nearby hotels abound to suit a range of preferences, including JW Marriott Tampa Water Street, Tampa Marriott Water Street, The Tampa EDITION, Courtyard Tampa Downtown, Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown, and Hilton Tampa Downtown, among others. Lightning Plaza Parties are held outside the arena during playoff periods at Ford Thunder Alley, with general plaza access for ticketed fans. Whether you’re here for a game, a concert, or a big event, we’ve got the inside scoop to help you secure your seats and plan a seamless trip.
For the latest event information, check the official venue page and follow official social channels for updates and promotions.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602.
- Capacity (typical maximums): hockey 19,092; basketball 20,500; concerts 21,500.
- Venue type: multi‑purpose indoor arena; home to the Tampa Bay Lightning since 1996.
- Seating charts: Hockey Map and Event Map available on the venue’s site.
- Parking: multiple nearby garages/lots (Teal Lot, Foundation 2 Lot, Tampa Convention Center Garage, Pink Lot, Fort Brooke Garage, Whiting Garage, Pam Iorio Parking Garage, Channelside Parking Garage, Florida Aquarium Lot) with ADA options.
- Transit: TECO Streetcar (free) service; Cross Bay Ferry; Pirate Water Taxi; rideshare drop‑offs and pickups; streetcar/ride options highlighted on the venue site.
- Nearby hotels: JW Marriott Tampa Water Street; Tampa Marriott Water Street; The Tampa EDITION; Courtyard Tampa Downtown; Embassy Suites Tampa Downtown; Hilton Tampa Downtown, etc.
- Notable events hosted: NHL Stanley Cup Finals games (2004, 2021) and major combat/sports events (UFC on Fox: Teixeira vs. Evans 2016; UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson 2019; UFC on ESPN: Covington vs. Buckley 2024).
- Lightning Plaza note: the arena hosts Lightning Plaza Parties outside the arena during playoffs; the official term used by the team is “Lightning Plaza Parties” at Ford Thunder Alley, with general plaza access for ticketed fans.
- Renaming/demolishment: renamed Benchmark International Arena in August 2025; no demolition has occurred.