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Pre-purchased parking passes for Benchmark International Arena events will be handled by the venue's preferred parking vendor, ParkWhiz. Waze is highly recommended when using a navigation app to get to your parking destination near Benchmark International Arena. Enter the name of the parking lot/garage in which you have planned to park to get to Benchmark International Arena easily. There is also a range of parking available to purchase through secondary sellers. 

The most popular spots for Benchmark International Arena parking are:

More details coming soon.

• Uber and Lyft are popular rideshare options for reaching Benchmark International Arena
• Visit Guest Services at Section 101 for more information about the Alert Cab service, which provides free rides to guests who feel as though they should not be driving
• There is an accessible drop-off area located off Channelside Drive in the drop-off circle and is adjacent to the Accessible Entrance. There is a free wheelchair escort service should you require it

Bus is a popular way to reach Benchmark International Arena due to its connections with multiple public bus routes:

• 9 – Meridian Ave @ Cumberland Ave stop · 400 m (5 min) walk
• 9 – Jefferson @ Crosstown stop · 400 m (5 min) walk
• 19 – S Florida Ave @ Brorein St stop · 500 m (6 min) walk
• 9, 100 – Marion St @ Whiting St stop · 650 m (8 min) walk

Benchmark International Arena can be reached by light rail on line 800 with several stations close to the venue:

• 800 – HSBC Station (#9) · 65 m (1 min) walk
• 800 – Benchmark International Arena Station · 260 m (3 min) walk
• 800 – Dick Greco Plaza station · 270 m (3 min) walk

• Cross Bay Ferry - skip the traffic and enjoy a beautiful ride across Tampa Bay aboard the spacious, comfortable Provincetown III. With affordable fares and convenient departures every day of the week except Monday, it's the perfect way to get to Benchmark International Arena for an event
• Pirate Water Taxi - step aboard the pirate-themed water taxi to visit various stops. Pick-up/Drop-off locations include: Stop 3 at Benchmark International Arena/History Center stop, located behind the Tampa Bay History Center; or Stop 2 at Channelside stop, located behind the Yacht Starship dock. Please note that the service is weather-dependent and will be suspended for lightning, heavy rain, and winds

Rent a Coast Bike or ride your own using the venue's free bicycle parking adjacent to the South Regional Parking Garage on the Ford Thunder Alley.

As Benchmark International Arena is located in the Downtown neighbourhood of Tampa, there is plenty to do and see within walking distance. Why not visit the Tampa Bay History Center which is just a 100 m (1 min) walk from the arena? Nearby, there is also the American Victory Ship & Museum (600 m (7 min) walk from the arena), the Florida Aquarium (550 m (7 min) walk from the arena), Tampa Theatre (1.3 km (16 min) walk from the arena), and so much more.