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Get ready for the thunderstorm with Tampa Bay Lightning tickets from TicketSmarter. The Tampa Bay Lightning joined the NHL in 1992 and was the first major league ice hockey team to be based out of Florida. Commonly referred to as the Bolts by fans, the Lightning has had several successful seasons with a Presidents’ Trophy and multiple Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference championships. The team made history in the 2003-2004 season by winning the Stanley Cup, the first hockey franchise from the state of Florida to do so. Home games for the Lightning are played inside Amalie Arena at 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602.

The Tampa Bay Lightning play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. This is a tough division with several historically great teams and multi-time Stanley Cup champions including the Boston Bruins, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings. Several great players have spent time on the Lightning roster throughout the years including franchise scoring leaders Martin St. Louis, Vincent Lecavalier and Steven Stamkos. Celebrate the Bolts’ upcoming season with Tampa Bay Lightning tickets from TicketSmarter.

Tampa Bay Lightning Games

The Tampa Bay Lightning have 84 games remaining for the 2026 season.

Where do the Tampa Bay Lightning play?

Tampa Bay Lightning play their home games at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FL.

Who are the Tampa Bay Lightning playing?

Tampa Bay Lightning at New York Rangers (Home Opener) is the team’s next game on October 1st, 2026 at 7:00pm at the Madison Square Garden in New York.

Where can I see a seat map for Madison Square Garden?

Scroll to the top of the page and select the game you want to attend. After you make your selection, you’ll have access to our interactive seating chart tool to explore all the venue's rows and sections.

How long are Tampa Bay Lightning games?

NHL games typically run around two and a half hours, factoring in penalties and time between periods.

What time do doors open for Tampa Bay Lightning games?

Doors open 1-2 hours before faceoff. Be sure to check your specific hockey game details when purchasing tickets.

What happens if a Tampa Bay Lightning game is cancelled or rescheduled?

TicketSmarter offers insurance at checkout to give you peace of mind. Tickets for rescheduled games will still be honored while our 100% Ticket Protection Guarantee covers cancelled games.