Raymond James Stadium
Overview
Raymond James Stadium is the home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, famous for the 103-foot pirate ship in the north end zone that fires cannons with every Bucs score. "Ray Jay" also hosts USF Bulls football and the annual Outback Bowl, and it has staged NHL Winter Classic-style events, giving it a rare cross-sport résumé. The open bowl and Gulf Coast climate make it a warm-weather draw for both home fans and traveling supporters. Tailgating in the surrounding lots is a full-day ritual for Bucs fans.
History & Legacy
Opened in 1998 as the Buccaneers' replacement for the old Tampa Stadium ("the Big Sombrero"), it has since hosted three Super Bowls: Super Bowl XXXV in 2001 (Ravens over Giants), Super Bowl XLIII in 2009 (Steelers over Cardinals), and Super Bowl LV in February 2021, when the Buccaneers became the first team in NFL history to win a Super Bowl in their own home stadium. That home-field title, powered by Tom Brady's first season in Tampa, remains the stadium's signature moment and a centerpiece of Tampa Bay sports history.
Source: RateGame editorial
Opened1998
Capacity69,200
Notable EventsSuper Bowl XXXV; Super Bowl XLIII; Super Bowl LV (Bucs' home-field title); the pirate ship; Outback Bowl host
7.6
Average ratingStadium
18Ratings
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View Hawkeyes vs Commodores8.3
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Hawkeyes vs Commodores
CFB • ReliaQuest Bowl• Dec 31 2025
Stadium ratings
8.4
@corm55
2mo
Only football stadium I’ve been too. Electric crowd even though the Buccs were shit both times I went. Witnessed Julio Jones and MATT RYAN catch a touchdown pass in this stadium so I’ll always have a soft spot for it
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1.2
@noodle
2mo
NHL • Reg. Season02/01/2026
I really hate how this stadium is designed. It may just be me, but I have gotten stuck multiple times trying to get around the stadium and there are a few bottleneck points that are just so poorly managed 😭. I have personal beef with this stadium.
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8.0
@masonh
4mo
Nice stadium but getting around the stadium is hard
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7.5
@masonh
4mo
NFL • Week 309/22/2024
Fun atmosphere, lots of Broncos fans, great stadium
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5.0
@mattjordan
5mo
If you get the wrong spot in the sun, you will melt.
With that being said the stadium design is cool and I like all the pirate themed stuff. Nothing too special about the rest though.
Saw a buccaneers and USA soccer game here, neither fan atmosphere was too special.
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