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About Times Bayfront Arena

Times Bayfront Arena is the historic name sometimes used for what was the Bayfront Center in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. Opened on May 1, 1965 and demolished on December 1, 2004, this multipurpose indoor venue once hosted concerts, sports teams like the Tampa Bay Rowdies, Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey TV tapings, WCW events, and numerous high school commencements. The site today has been redeveloped near the Salvador Dalí Museum area, with new facilities while preserving the memory of the Bayfront Center era.

While the arena no longer operates, this page provides a comprehensive look at the historic venue, its seating configurations, parking and transit options from that era, and nearby accommodations and dining that travelers historically relied on when visiting downtown St. Petersburg.

For visitors exploring the area today, the Mahaffey Theater sits adjacent to the original site, offering a modern performance venue experience. Parking in downtown St. Petersburg is available in multiple garages, including the Mahaffey Theater garage located at 400 1st St S. The free Loop trolley offers convenient transportation around downtown, connecting you to hotels, restaurants, and cultural attractions like the nearby Salvador Dalí Museum. When researching tickets associated with the Bayfront Center era, you may encounter the name Times Bayfront Arena on some resale sites; this reflects historical usage rather than an active venue. If you’re planning a visit to downtown St. Petersburg, we’ve got you covered with trusted nearby hotel and dining recommendations to enhance your stay.

Secure your seats or travel plans with confidence—we’ve got you covered with easy, no-fuss options and dependable details for this historic venue area.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Actual venue: Bayfront Center (sometimes listed as 'Times Bayfront Arena' in resale or directory sites).
  • Address: 400 First Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.
  • Opened: May 1, 1965; Demolished: December 1, 2004.
  • Venue type: indoor multipurpose arena; adjoined the Mahaffey Theater.
  • Capacity (config dependent): concerts ~8,600; indoor soccer ~6,410; ice hockey ~5,800; maximum reported around 9,100 depending on setup.
  • Notable events: home to teams such as the Tampa Bay Rowdies (NASL/AISA) and other tenants; Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey TV tapings; WCW events like Slamboree; high school commencements.
  • Current status: demolished; site redeveloped to accommodate other facilities (near the Salvador Dalí Museum area); no longer operates as a venue.
  • Nearby accommodations and transit: Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront is nearby; parking options exist in the downtown area (Mahaffey Theater garage at 400 1st St S); transit options include the free Loop trolley in downtown St. Petersburg.
  • Common misnomer notes: multiple ticket sites list 'Times Bayfront Arena' as a venue, but the historic site operated as Bayfront Center and was demolished in 2004.