Amalie Arena

I have been a few times to this stadium for TB Lightning games and I have always had a great time. I have always gotten tickets for the student section. You can get more information on student ticket pricing on their website (you will need a valid student ID).

Great place!
Staff from beginning to end is ALWAYS fantastic. If you ever have a question you don’t have to look much before finding a friendly face to ask. The Lightning app also makes it easy to navigate the arena.
Being a Lightning fan for years and years and sitting everywhere from the 100s to the 300s I can tell you that I have never had a bad experience here.
GO BOLTS!

This is a beautiful venue. The sea are clean and well spaced. You will have no trouble getting in and out. They have many food stands inside with good variety. We didnt get to try any though. The food that Sold inside during intermission is crazily expensive, $ 15 for cotton candy and cash only.
Also, arrive early, we were a little late. People had no problem stealing our seats that we paid extra for. Our purchased seats are very close to the stage, but come on, have some decency people. And it was a family with kids. My husband didnt want me to make a scene. I was dead on getting our seats back but the show started so I let it go. But I was bitter, and the song «let it go» did not help me thinking backing down was a good idea. So yeah, arrive early if you purchased a good seat.

Amalie Arena is a great place to go for concerts and hockey or any other event they have going on in there. The location is great and parking is a breeze with plenty of options at all price ranges. Even during the big events we have always been able to get close to the arena.
I love that so many events are accompanied by an outside concert where even those who aren’t paying for the big show can enjoy. It’s really smart marketing because even if you’re not going in, you are still buying the beer and food that they are selling outside.
Inside there really is not a bad seat in the house, of course the lower you are the better for the action but still even the nose bleeds are a good view.
I wish they would relax a little on cameras though, just because a lense is removable does not mean it is professional. And it’s not like they are selling photos with the band at Disney.

We were in town for the NCAA Frozen Four so we didn’t get the full experience of the arena as many of the food stands and restaurants that serve alcohol were closed for the event. I expect my review will kick up to a 5 when we get to a Lightning game. In a world where arenas are becoming so generic, I appreciated some of the differentiating touches of this one. The organ! Love it! Why have arenas done away with organists?! And the Lightning sign that flashes in clots during the National Anthem and goals is really nice too. The plaza outside is pleasant and was used effectively for the NCAA events. Staff was pleasant, helpful, and efficient. We had no difficulty finding parking nearby. Extremely nice arena experience.

This is a great arena! I’ve visited here many times over the years for numerous events. It’s not too big so even the nose bleeds are still a good seat. There are a lot of food and drink options but you will pay the usual event premium.
Entering the venue can sometimes be chaotic and slow. This is an area I think they can try to improve on. It always seems too disorganized to me.
I never drive to the venue so I can’t comment on the parking situation but I would expect the usual post event traffic.
From hockey games to concerts, I always enjoy an event here.

I bought front row seats to see Cirque du Soleil. The show was ok. But, my seats didn’t have cup holders. It was as if they made room for an extra row, just slid some junky seats in to accommodate an overbooking or something.
Also, the food and drinks prices are OUTRAGEOUS. I’ve never seen anything like it. $ 6.25 for a bottle of soda. What the heck are you putting in it?! Gold flakes?
I was able to see well during the show. It wasn’t very comfortable, though. It was an ok experience. By paying for top-​dollar tickets, I expected a little bit more than what I got.

What a beautiful arena. It is very nicely put together. It is very modern with plenty of signage to help you get around. There are so many food optiona, albeit pricey because you are in an arena. It is so good to know that when you visit a show or game here you won’t have to settle for a hotdog.
I came to see Toruk by Cirque Du Soleil here and it was the perfect venue for it. I look forward to attending any other show here.

Amalie Arena is an excellent venue for sport and performing arts. More than just where the Lightning play (as awesome as that is), you can catch some great shows and musical acts here.
I enjoy the layout and the facility itself. The venue is modern and I can tell undergoes general upkeep. It is easy to navigate and there are plenty of food and restroom options available.
The venue hosted the Ringling Bros. Circus and is featuring Cirque du Soleil Toruk this month and next month will feature 98 Rockfest. In May Disney on Ice will be there. Be sure to check out lots of other great music events as well.
I enjoy all events I have been to here, and will continue to patronize the arena.

Took a sports weekend in Orlando-​Tampa and honestly this is one of the best live pro sports experiences I’ve ever been a part of. Tampa Bay Lightning fans really get into it and not in an overly obnoxious way. Great home team special effects and short video features educate the casual fan about the sport. Awesome payoff when the home team scores as the crowd provides great pop. Only cons: Concessions are over the top expensive: $ 9 hot dogs, $ 7 popcorn, $ 13 soft pretzel and $ 15 beer. Come on. Also security check in at the entrance is real clustered and sluggish so get there earlier than usual after catching a bite around the arena to hold off your hunger.

This is one of my top favorite venues in Tampa Bay to see shows at! Not only is it the largest venue in the Tampa bay area; but if you’re into popular music artists-​it boasts multiple performances of many artists each month. I’ve seen Katy Perry, Drake, The Weeknd, and even Britney Spears here.
Each time I’ve visited I’ve sat in a different seating area so all of my experiences have been different. The best seats that I’ve had have definitely been for the Weeknd’s concert. Basically, the way the seating here works is that there’s floor seats and three seated sections with risers. I’ve mostly sat in the seated riser sections, because of the unobstructed-​elevated view, and for the actual seat. After a few hours of dancing and moving around standing room only, if you’re wearing shoes that aren’t comfortable it can get a little tiring on your poor feetz.
However, if you want to be the closest to your favorite artist your best bet is to go all out and empty your bank account on floor seats closest to the front. Word of advice: budget accordingly and prepare your computer browser for the Ticketmaster battle.
As far as food and parking go-​try to park in a garage because the parking lot prices can be outrageous and driving in downtown Tampa can be confusing-​especially with the added traffic. For food, there are plenty of places inside the venue or around Channelside to eat at. Just make sure you alot time to park, eat, and enjoy the show. Security here is great about escorting people in and out quickly!
If you end up seeing a show here, you’re sure to have a great time!

sold out atmosphere, there’s big comfortable seats lower bowl, and that jumbotron is HUGE! Really nice rink and staff were courteous and helpful.

Went for a hockey game on Sunday. Pretty solid as far as arenas go. Right on the water and awesome before game activities on thunder alley. Security was pretty tight but moved fairly quickly. Once in the arena it’s nice and open on the concourse. Once we found our section we were able to get to our seats with ease. Fairly typical spacing between seats. At 6’1 I don’t really have an issue but my brother and dad both at 6’4 seemed a little tighter at the knees but that’s typical with them. I didn’t really get to peruse the concourse much but did see a great selection in foods and beverages. Overly price as expected. Restrooms also weren’t made to accommodate large crowds. At least on the concourse for the 100s sections. Great sound and set up for the hockey games. Awesome lit up live organ in the 300s section. Great large and crisp screen to help follow the action. All in all it was a pleasant first experience and all staff was helpful and very courteous. Will definitely be back soon for more fun events.

Really enjoy being treated like a criminal trying to come see Andrea Bocelli. Like all the thugs are coming to this show. If you tried this crap at the Metropolitan, they’d tell you to go cluck yourself with a 2×4 sideways. I know the NHL requires metal detectors and pat downs as per their rules but this isn’t the NHL.
I won’t be coming back to this arena again and I can promise you everyone around was complaining too.
So Amalie Arena — go cluck yourself *with my best Bronx cheer*

Great arena right on the water in Tampa. Seriously, you may think arenas are arenas, but there really is a difference. I’ve been here now for a concert (BillyJoel), and a Lightning Game. Bit were excellent experiences.
Getting In:
Fortunately, I can walk to the arena, but I see the flow of traffic in and out, and loving so close, I watch it for every event. The staff and police do a fantastic job at keeping the flow of traffic efficient. There is great parking for the arena, and I within 30 minutes of an event ending, everything is clear, which shows how efficiently they move traffic out.
The Outside Area:
«Thunder Alley», as it is known, right by Tampa’s riverwalk, is a huge area with a giant screen (100 feet or so), a stage where they always do a pre-​game concert and a bar. It is a great place to spend an hour or so before the game or event. As a bonus, if you wanna watch the game, but are not going inside, they set up lots of nice Adirondack chairs outside, facing the giant screen, where you can hang out, have a beer, and watch the game. It is actually pretty cool!
Inside:
Everything is very well organized, and the staff move the crowd very well. Lots of food options beyond the typical burger and hot dogs. I mean, you can have sushi here if you want, and so much more. Of course the concessions are very expensive, but you would expect that in an Sports venue, so I can’t speak down to that. All seta have good viewing, and it is an overall nice experience. Between periods, you can go out into Thunder Alley with no problem to get some fresh air, and getting back in a aa breeze. Excellent crowd control. The only minus I would give it are the bathrooms, that seemed a bit small, but no big deal.
Getting Out:
Both times we were here, we were out and clear of the area within 15 minutes, and both times were sold out events. Try that at Staples Center in L.A. :-)!!!
Overall VERY, VERY impressed, and honored to live in such close proximity that I will enjoy this arena often! Now, someone please do something about Tropicana, field, ok?

Went to see Billy Joel in this arena. We live about two hours from Tampa and this was our first time at this arena so we arrived two hours early.
Parking was ridiculous. How about putting up a sign that says PARKING and have employees direct you to the location???
We went around in circles trying to find out how to get in their parking deck and never were directed to the entrance. We ended up parking in a «silver» parking lot for $ 25 just to stop the searching.
The arena bathrooms are way too small for a 20,000 capacity building. The walkways are also too narrow. The seats were ok but of course too too close to each other.
The new Orlando Arena is a ton better — easy parking with a walkway, large inside walkways, large capacity bathrooms, cheaper concessions. They need to take a few ideas from them…

What a great time I had at the Billy Joel concert. We had solid seats right above him and the band. The sound equipment they brought in provided amazing sound. We did have some food there. I had a fish sand which which was perfectly cooked except it lacked seasoning. The fries were a little over cooked. I downed it with a cold refreshing Miller Lite, only because that’s what they had when I bought my fish sandwich. Great place for a concert or a Lightning game. Food and beer is a bit pricey.

I attended Janet Jackson’s Unbreakable World Tour while on vacation in Florida. It was the first time visiting the arena for everyone with me. We arrived early and decided to eat at Ferg’s next door. Since it was early traffic wasn’t too bad so finding the location was a breeze. We just followed the gps and made it there with relative ease.
We arrived at the venue around 6:30 because I had VIP passes. Janet’s team greeted fans in the VIP area set up outside the Fireside Grill. (Located on the 4^th floor club level) The area was very comfortable and spacious. We were able to purchase merchandise and visit the special exhibit that was set up die hard fans. The arena staff working the VIP area were all pleasant and helpful.
I bought the tickets from Ticketmaster during the presale. We ended up section 229. The seats were pretty high up and had two seniors with me. They were uncomfortable with the height and found the walk down to our seats very steep. My mom suffers from vertigo so she had an even tougher time. She wasn’t sure if she could make it during the entire show so I went to speak with a manager. I don’t recall the gentleman’s title but he stated that he was the man in charge for the evening. I explained to him that I wished to purchase (upgrade) my seats due to the location of the seats being a problem. I wasn’t asking for a free upgrade. I was willing to pay the difference of whatever tickets they had available. The venue manager informed me that the only thing that was available was in the upper levels which were above my current seats. He flatly said there was nothing he could do. I found that extremely hard to believe. No empty lower level seats anywhere? Nothing in an unused handicap section? I was willing to split up my party (of 4) and everything but was just told there was nothing he could do.
So I went back to my seat and we enjoyed the show as best we could given the circumstances. Honestly, I wasn’t pleased with the staff’s response as I didn’t believe he’d done all he could to assist us but had no way to prove it.
The venue itself was gorgeous. It was fairly easy to navigate and modern. The bathrooms were clean and food stations fulfilled orders swiftly. I wasn’t that impressed with the sound quality but I’m not sure if that was due the venue or Janet’s sound engineers.
I’d attend another event at Amalie but I’d only sit on the main floor or in the 100 level.

Just a fun place no matter the situation!
One of the better arenas I’ve been to.
Beautiful arena, awesome food and drink options, with an eclectic mix of venues.
Only problem is the traffic in the 5 blocks surrounding the arena whenever there is an event.
Lots of parking in the surrounding area. Great bars around the arena as well (Hattricks and Fergs are two of my favorites).
If you have standing room only or cheap seats, hit up the bar on the third floor overlooking the ice which is a great place to watch the Lightning play!

Went tonight for the Oilers game and got to sit in the club seats. Wow! Amelie arena does an amazing job of catering to this level with free drinks and mass amounts of food stations. Quesadillas, nacho bar, mini sammies, a seafood station (oysters, shrimp, sushi), flatbreads, salads, desserts and so much more. Complimentary drinks included beer (bud light, bud, Miller light and Heineken), wine and single liquor drinks. Very friendly staff, clean bathroom and great fan atmosphere! Super awesome experience :)

Love this arena! So cool and easy to get around. Small enough not a bad seat in the house. Good selection of food and eats but of course priced ridiculously, but that’s pro sports! Love the Bud Light Party deck of with great views of downtown Tampa. Staff are great, especially Josie in 316 – 317! Love the Lightning so approachable and friendly after their practices and games. Also like the plaza where those without tixs can set up their chairs, bring the dogs and watch on the big screen!
Go BOLTS!

We finally got a chance to go to Amalie Arena.
I must say my hubby and I are the most touristy people ever. We had to take pic after pic here. It was so fascinating, all of the large lifelike murals of Lightning and Thunder Alley. It was nice, clean, had some views of the water. It is nice what they did with this space.
There were many people working here pointing us where to go. We were going to the circus. I swear I was in a frenzy of overwhelmingness with my surroundings.
We made it to our seats. It was terribly dark and soo high. Level 306 is in the boonies, so high, I could touch the sky.
The circus was enjoyable as well as seeing the arena. I’m sure we will be back for another show or concert. Probably not for sports.

Amalie Arena is kind of like a second home to me currently since I was lucky enough to score a boyfriend with lightning season tickets. They have updated a lot and the choices for concessions are great (expensive, of course). Amalie’s staff does a great job of controlling the crowds through security and making everyone excited about the team! I’ve never had an issue with parking, tickets, anything. I love this place. Go bolts!

Beautiful arena inside and out. Some great options for food and drinks in the plazas. Not just your standard hot dogs and nachos some real food available. The big screen is breathtaking and great you will literally not miss anything.
Very fun and energetic scene and awesome placement right off the water.
I am happy they serve the big boy beers (24 ounces) so you aren’t having to get up every 15 minutes to wait in line for another. Albeit the price is pretty hefty (14 $)
My only knock is if you aren’t luck enough to get a lower bowl seat be prepared to get comfy with your neighbors. Seats are very very packed in on the 3^rd level. But that’s what you get for the economy ticket. Still an amazing show no matter where you sit, and the bolts fans and team bring a lot of energy and excitement

Every seat is pretty much a great seat. The food offerings are varied and fun. There’s a fancy pants buffet with prime rib, crab legs and fresh fruit for the big spenders. There are lots of lounges and eateries.
The food, beverage and dessert offerings are quite varied from fried food n mac n cheese cones to charcuterie and gelato.
Everyone was friendly. The fan base is generally friendly and fun loving. Lots of people rooting for the home team as well as some peeps from elsewhere rooting for their «home» team It’s a very white crowd by and large but seemed welcoming.
I found the stadium comfortable. You can get there via trolley. They are a community focused team that plays in downtown in the water and there are lots of cool eateries and bars in the surrounding area. I can’t think of anything to complain abiut ezceot that they knocked out my Rangers last season.

Great venue for events. May be one of the best NHL arenas in the league (and I’ve been to many).
Nicely updated and getting better this year. Clean arena with a smooth process of getting in and out. In fairness we live walking distance to arena so I am unsure about parking.
Employees of the arena; pleasant, friendly and accommodating. At hockey events they are excited to be there from security to bartenders to bathroom attendants. And those people work all the other events as well. Very impressed with each and everyone of them.
Last year I experienced a broken leg and guest services went above and beyond for me to attend all hockey games, the circus and a concert. I was allowed access to all elevators, they assisted me to leave knee scooter at guest services and then use crutches to my seat. If you call the ADA line for the arena they will help. Also if they have availability they will try to switch your ticket out to get handicapped area seating or very close by.
Good selection of concessions and lots of different beers to select. They even have Sangria that isn’t bad at the bars. Our personal favorite is the Rumfish Bar on level 1 or the Bud Light Deck on level 3 for a great view of Downtown Tampa. Like most all of the concessions but not a huge fan of the flavor or quality of food at Holy Hog. PDQ is a great pick!

I’ve been here a few times throughout the year for concerts, events, and games.
This facility is always kept clean and organized. With the amount of people that travel in and out of this place, I do appreciate the non-​smelly restrooms and automatic soap dispensers. Seating is usually pretty easy to find, though I have had issues trying to locate the suites. The staff is usually pretty helpful in helping you locate areas in case you are not sure where you are going. The suites on the upper decks provide for a very comfortable experience while watching the games.
The food here, however, is pretty pricey considering what they are selling. For example, a basic beverage could run you around $ 10 or so. A slice/​personal pan pizza is approximately $ 10 as well. This is typical for most sports facilities. Therefore, I didn’t expect any different here. The venues/​games here are usually a pleasure to watch regardless. It’s definitely worth giving this place a try during those times.

I found the arena exterior and interior to be easy to navigate. The seats were comfortable and there were a decent number of restrooms and options for food/​beverages. With that said it still had a problem keeping up with the demand at intermission for the Rush concert. My main concerns were the acoustics and sight lines — both of which exceeded my expectations. This was sooooo much better than the two times I saw Rush at the relatively nearby outdoor fairground amphitheater.
There were many nearby parking options but the streets were all very slow bumper to bumper traffic when trying to get out. The signals were all working their typical programming rather than being in a mode to manage the mass exodus after the show. I know its going to be busy but it seems it could be managed better.
Overall a very good experience.

This arena boasts great parking, multiple access points, easy entrance, and the cleanest facility I’ve been in for concerts or sports. The accustics are great for big bands coming to town to light up the stage, and they’re isn’t a bad seat in the house.
If hitting a Lightning game is your jam, look into the Chase club level seats. Although pricy, these tickets include awesome seats, all you can drink and eat throughout the entire game, and the nicest club level I have ever seen.
The staff is amazing, always friendly, and ready to help in any way. Any time there is an event here, we know we will be treated well and the amenities will not disappoint. Even outside between the parking garage and the arena typically has a lot going on for everyone attending.

Never really knew much about Tampa Storm, but to see how humble they are and how they take time out to interact with the kids, was an amazing thing to see.
I would definitely love to come to another game and bring friends…

As someone who has been in arenas in most major cities across the US and Canada, I think the current version of the Ice Palace/​TBT Forum/​Amalie Arena is right there with the best of them.
The last few years, I’ve attended Lightning games, Storm games and concerts here and continue to see improvements or enhancements virtually every visit.
I hear that even more are coming, namely to add table-​top loge seating similar to Amway Center in Orlando and major upgrades to make the second level a true club level experience. Also, once the current agreement with Bright House expires, the plan is to exponentially increase the amount of hotspots in the building so we can actually talk, text and post to social media from these events.
While my personal opinion is that the in-​game presentation is too loud and the in-​arena Lightning Vision host should be working at Buddy’s instead of doing segments sponsored by Buddy’s, the arena offers a very comfortable experience with good sightlines for sports and acoustics for concerts I’ve attended recently like Katy Perry, Selena Gomez and Van Halen.
Cleanliness and customer service are clearly a priority to Jeff Vinik, as I have rarely encountered anything to suggest otherwise when entering the building, on the concourses, the restrooms or inside the seating bowl.
There’s a reason why the Lightning are playing to over 97% capacity the last two seasons while the Buccaneers, Rays and USF have thousands of unsold tickets.
The one suggestion I would make is to evaluate how to better the Will Call experience for those of us who pick up tickets right before an event. It is nice that the area is indoors, but it is often quite chaotic and there aren’t enough windows in my opinion to keep things moving. Too often, a customer at the only window for say last names ending T-​Z has an issue and it isn’t a quick pick-​up and go. This slows the line for the rest of us who have no issues… so multiple windows for each alphabetical category would alleviate some of these delays.
Sure, I wish food, beer and alcohol pricing at concessions were a bit lower, but most of us feel that way these days when attending events virtually anywhere. At least the Lightning do offer season-​ticket holders a 25% discount, so nicely ask the person next to you wearing the STM patch on their blue jersey to buy you the item, give them money and they’ll probably do it.
Now, if Ben Bishop can be a legitimate playoff-​caliber goaltender, we may really enjoy being in this building in the coming months.

I heart Amalie Arena!
Amalie Arena is a great venue for Tampa Bay Lightning and Storm games, concerts, and other various events. The staff is always friendly and helpful here. The arena is very clean. You will see staff members staying constantly busy cleaning.
There are a ton of food and drink options for everyone. There are also some local favorites such as Mr. Empanada and Holy Hog. There are several fully stocked bars located throughout Amalie Arena with a wide selection of liquor and beer.
Don’t forget the Bud Light Party Deck on the third floor open during all Lightning and Storm games. There are drink and food specials all night long. But, the best part of the Bud Light Party Deck isn’t the drinks or food. The view from the BLPD is AMAZING! The Tampa Skyline is beautiful!
The only downside to Amalie Arena is the parking. It is a major cluster getting in and out of the area. The traffic is awful. Be mindful of the parking situation and get to your event early and be prepared to maybe grab a drink after to let some time pass to avoid the traffic going home.