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Sports & Entertainment

From game day and concerts to a show or a session on the ice, go directly to the venue for schedules and official ticket information. Leave extra time for event traffic and parking.

5 places to explore · Official links & directions

Tampa · Football & stadium events

Raymond James Stadium

Check the stadium calendar for Buccaneers games and other events. Parking and entry instructions depend on the event.

Stadium events & tickets ↗Directions ↗

Downtown Tampa · Hockey & concerts

Benchmark International Arena

Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning and a downtown concert venue. Browse the arena’s current events calendar.

Arena calendar & tickets ↗Directions ↗

Downtown Tampa · Performing arts

Straz Center

Explore theater, music, dance, and other stage performances. Open the official site to choose a date and show.

Shows & tickets ↗Directions ↗

Wesley Chapel · Skating & hockey

AdventHealth Center Ice

Look up public skating sessions, hockey, lessons, and special events. Session availability varies.

Sessions & programs ↗Directions ↗

At Saddlebrook · Golf

Golf at Saddlebrook

Visit the resort’s golf page for course information and booking inquiries. Ask iTrip to clarify any guest arrangements for your stay.

Golf, resort access, and fees are separate from the accommodation.

Golf information ↗Directions ↗

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I am staying at Saddlebrook in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Search current official schedules and help plan sports or entertainment for my stay. Ask my dates, interests, group ages, budget, and accessibility needs first. Consider Tampa Bay Buccaneers games and Raymond James Stadium events, Tampa Bay Lightning and concerts at Benchmark International Arena, Straz Center shows, and AdventHealth Center Ice. Provide official ticket links and venue names, parking guidance, and driving estimates. Do not invent event dates, ticket inventory, or included resort access.

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Guide prepared September 23, 2026. Venue details can change; the linked official websites govern current hours, prices, access, and reservations. These suggestions are not an exhaustive or ranked list. External websites have their own terms and privacy policies.