Amalie Arena Sports Fan Tips

Amalie Arena is a venue in or near Tampa that is most often used for Hockey

Amalie Arena seating?

The giant jumbotron makes every seat in the house a great one as everyone will have great view of the action. Of course, the closer you are to the ice, the more money you'll pay. But even if you buy the cheapest nosebleed seat, you will still feel a part of the atmosphere and have a great time!

Best restaurants near Amalie Arena?

Like bars, there is a ton of great restaurants around Amalie Arena that are worth checking out! These include the Firestick Grill, Columbia Cafe and Jacksons Bistro Bar and Sushi.

Best food and drink at Amalie Arena?

There is a ton to eat and drink and you can't go wrong with any of it. They used to have a turkey leg that was to die for, but it seems they no longer sell it! Since then, I have loved their hotdogs and their wide variety of burgers and sandwiches.

Directions to Amalie Arena?

Check out this link to see the directions to Amalie Arena from a wide variety of places all across Florida: http://www.amaliearena.com/plan-your-visit/directions-parking

Things to check out around Amalie Arena?

There is lots to do around the stadium. There are great bars and restaurants, parks, the Tampa Bay History Center, along with lots of fun boat tours and activities!

Best bars near Amalie Arena?

There are a ton of great bars around the area to check out. Some of the best are: Hattricks, Wet Willies, Anise Global Gastrobar and Ferg's Live.

Stores to hit up at Amalie Arena?

You've got to check out the Tampa Bay Sports Store. It has a wide variety of different gear and is over 4000 square feet, so you know it will have the thing you're looking for.

What to expect from the Amalie Arena crowd?

An extremely loud and passionate crowd. They love their hockey, and the wide variety of special effects, lights and sounds just pump the crowd up that much more! You'll love the atmosphere.

Safety at Amalie Arena?

The area is extremely safe, even at night. When we went to and from the arena, there was security, police and lights everywhere, so I felt very safe and in no danger at all.

Amalie Arena parking?

There is ample parking around the stadium, but my tip would be to park a few blocks away. My reasoning for this is that it will be much easier to find parking and also much easier and quicker when you depart the stadium. It's typically less hectic and busy as well!

Best insider tip for Amalie Arena?

My best tip is to park a few blocks away from the stadium to avoid the crowds. There are a ton of places to park that allow for much quicker and more efficient parking and a quicker exit from the stadium.

Dealing with scalpers at Amalie Arena?

When I was at my most recent game, I noticed very few scalpers at all. And the ones that were there, were nice and seemed honest enough. Of course, you're going to want to make sure they aren't ripping you off and scamming you, but most are decent people.

Traffic around Amalie Arena?

Traffic is extensive around the stadium, but they have police blockades and have police directing traffic which helps the flow of pedestrians and cars during game times. It didn't take long at all to come and go from the stadium.

Artifacts to look for at Amalie Arena?

With the arena newly being renovated in the past few years, there is a ton of attractive architecture and artifacts to look at. In the main lobby, there is a great piece of art hanging from the ceiling that people miss, and there is a very cool electric organ that is often shown on the jumbotron. Even the jumbotron itself is awesome and is one of the biggest in sports.

Best giveaways at Amalie Arena?

The Tampa Bay Lightning have had a ton of great giveaways including mugs, shirts, and various other promotional prizes or deals from a variety of participating businesses.