Tampa Bay Lightning Tickets, Schedule & Travel Guide
The Tampa Bay Lightning play their home games at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida, and this page pulls their 2026-27 National Hockey League schedule, ticket links and trip-planning tools into one place. The Lightning's downtown Tampa home since 1996, on the Garrison Channel waterfront. Their next home game is Wed, Nov 4, 2026 against the Detroit Red Wings, with 36 home games still on the schedule below. Flying in? Our venue data lists TPA as the airport for Tampa, and the Trip Finder can chain Tampa Bay Lightning home dates with other teams playing nearby.
Upcoming Tampa Bay Lightning games
Full interactive schedule — every game, sortable and searchable — opens in the planner. Schedule data from TheSportsDB, cached 2026-10-30.
Tickets & travel for the next home game
Detroit Red Wings at Tampa Bay Lightning — Wed, Nov 4, 2026 · start time to be confirmed at Benchmark International Arena.
Plan it in the app: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Detroit Red Wings matchup page — tickets, hotels, flights and cars together.
Benchmark International Arena — home of the Tampa Bay Lightning
Benchmark International Arena is in Tampa, Florida. Full Benchmark International Arena stadium guide — upcoming events across every team that plays there.
🏟️ Opened 1996 · Capacity 19,092 for hockey · Ice rink
The Lightning's downtown Tampa home since 1996, on the Garrison Channel waterfront.
⭐ Don’t miss
- The Tesla coils — After a Lightning goal, two Tesla coils in the rafters fire real lightning bolts across the arena — no other building does this.
Beyond the park
- Tampa Riverwalk — The arena fronts the Riverwalk — stroll the Hillsborough River to Armature Works or the Florida Aquarium before the game.
Highlights verified November 2026 — tours and exhibits change, so confirm before you go.
Tampa Bay Lightning travel FAQ
Where do the Tampa Bay Lightning play?
The Tampa Bay Lightning play at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida (opened in 1996, capacity 19,092). See the full Benchmark International Arena guide for facts, food and highlights.
When is the next Tampa Bay Lightning home game?
The next Tampa Bay Lightning home game is Wed, Nov 4, 2026 (start time to be confirmed) against the Detroit Red Wings at Benchmark International Arena. Open this matchup in the planner for ticket and travel links.
How do I buy Tampa Bay Lightning tickets?
The ticket buttons on this page link out to Ticketmaster (official listings and resale) and the resale marketplaces SeatGeek, TickPick, StubHub, Vivid Seats, Gametime and SI Tickets for the game's home team. Prices and availability are set by sellers on those sites and change constantly — StandsAndStays never holds inventory or marks up tickets, and we may earn a commission if you buy through our links.
Which airport is closest to Benchmark International Arena?
Our venue data lists TPA as the airport for Tampa. Flight and hotel searches for the next home game are pre-filled in the travel section of this page.
Can I catch another team on the same trip to Tampa?
Yes — Tampa also hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Use the Trip Finder to find dates when their home schedules line up.
✈️ Chain this team into a bigger trip
The Trip Finder looks for windows when the Tampa Bay Lightning and the other teams you pick are all home — the backbone of a multi-game road trip.
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- All National Hockey League teams & schedules
- Benchmark International Arena stadium guide
- NHL Arena Trips guide
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