Lightning To Host Stadium Series Outdoor Game At Raymond James In 2026

The Tampa Bay Lightning are set to host the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium in the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union™ NHL Stadium Series on February 1, 2026. Ticketing information and start time along with additional details will be announced soon and it will be one of the coolest tickets ever available for the Tampa area.

The game will be part of a crazy weekend in the area with the annual Gasparilla Invasion being held on Bayshore which draws close to 100,000 attendees dressed up and partying like they were part of Jack Sparrow’s crew.

“We couldn’t be more excited for this landmark event to finally arrive for Bolts Nation and the Tampa Bay community,” said Lightning CEO Steve Griggs. “This moment has been a long time coming, and we’re thrilled to see this dream become a reality.

I want to thank our incredible partners at the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, the Tampa Sports Authority and all of Team Tampa Bay for their tireless efforts and unwavering belief in making the impossible possible. We also express our gratitude to Commissioner Bettman and the NHL for their innovative thinking and for bringing this event to Tampa Bay.”

“Hosting an NHL Stadium Series game at Raymond James Stadium has been our ‘white whale’ as a community for the last decade and we’re excited for our collective and unprecedented dream to finally become a reality,” said Rob Higgins, Executive Director, Tampa Bay Sports Commission.

“We could not be more grateful to our friends at the NHL, Tampa Bay Lightning, Tampa Sports Authority, as well as all of our other Team Tampa Bay partners for the collaboration and vision to help make this happen. Tampa Bay is a truly special place that is consistently capable of pulling off what many think is impossible.”

“Stanley Cups, strings of sellouts and the exponential growth of youth and high school hockey throughout the state have demonstrated that Florida is a hockey hotbed. Outdoor NHL games in the Sunshine State? Never let it be said that our League isn’t willing to accept a challenge,” said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.

The Panthers and Lightning have told us repeatedly that they and their fans want this special experience. Beginning in Miami on Jan. 2, when the Panthers host the Rangers in the Discover NHL Winter Classic, we will stage a month-long celebration of hockey throughout Florida that will culminate in Tampa on Feb. 1, when the Lightning host the Bruins in the Navy Federal Credit Union Stadium Series. Florida, we’re bringing our unique events to you, and we can’t wait.”

The 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series™ will be the first outdoor regular season game in Tampa Bay.

To sign up for further updates, fans are encouraged to visit TampaBayLightning.com/StadiumSeries.