Tampa
🏟️ Address: Benchmark International Arena, 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida, 33602, United States Directions in Google Maps
Due to its location in Tampa, the Benchmark International Arena is easily accessible by public transport such as light rail, bus, and ferry. The extensive road links and parking space near the venue also make driving a popular way to travel.
Below you can find general information on travel and parking for Benchmark International Arena. Individual events may have additional/restricted services available, and so we recommend clicking through to the event and viewing the Travel & Parking tab for event-specific information.
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:
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Brown Lot
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40 m1 min |
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Red Lot
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110 m1 min |
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Blue Lot
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120 m1 min |
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Orange Lot
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150 m2 min |
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Morgan Lot
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170 m2 min |
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Valet
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170 m2 min |
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Silver Lot
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210 m3 min |
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South Regional Garage
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230 m3 min |
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Pam Iorio Parking Garage
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230 m3 min |
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Green Lot
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260 m3 min |
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Teal Lot
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270 m3 min |
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Yellow Lot
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270 m3 min |
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Lightning 1 Lot
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300 m4 min |
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Lightning 2 Lot
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350 m4 min |
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Purple Lot
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350 m4 min |
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Port Garage
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450 m5 min |
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Garrison Street Surface Lot
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500 m6 min |
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Pink Lot
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550 m7 min |
Tampa is a large city with a diverse range of accommodation for any type of traveller, including couples and families. Although it’s a pricey tourist destination, Tampa caters to almost any budget with everything from motels to fun-filled resorts and high-end hotels.
Doors generally open 60 minutes before the start of the event. Doors for suites and the Club Level open 90 minutes before the event.
Bags larger than 12x12x12" are prohibited at the arena. Medical and parenting bags exceeding these sizes are permitted but are subject to additional search procedures.
The Arena does not permit guests to exit and re-enter the facility during hockey games or events. Guests wishing to exit the arena for any reason will not be allowed back into the arena, per the facility’s re-entry policy.
Bus is a popular way to reach Benchmark International Arena due to its connections with multiple public bus routes:
Benchmark International Arena can be reached by light rail on line 800 with several stations close to the venue:
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.
There are toilet facilities conveniently located throughout the venue at the following locations:
Benchmark International Arena is the home rink of Tampa Bay Lightning of the National Hockey League (NHL), so it is predominantly hosting ice hockey games. There are often wrestling events held at the arena as well. You can find the Benchmark International Arena event schedule above.
Benchmark International Arena ticket prices can vary greatly depending on the event, the teams playing, the ticket type, and the ticket seller. In the last 12 months, we have seen tickets as low as USD $19 with the average price sitting at around $44. Koobit compares ticket prices from primary and secondary sellers – just click through to an event and then click the Tickets tab for event-specific ticket information.
Normally, tickets can be purchased in-person at the arena, however, it is easier and more reliable to buy your tickets online. You can guarantee your seat and view a selection of options and prices to best suit you.
Benchmark International Arena has a wide range of parking lots within walking distance of the venue and spaces can be pre-booked online. See the Benchmark International Arena travel & parking section above for parking details and other venue travel information including public transport. You can also find information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Travel & Parking tabs.
As Benchmark International Arena is located in the Downtown neighbourhood of Tampa, there are plenty of options for hotels and accommodation that can be pre-booked. See the Benchmark International Arena hotels & accommodation section above to find hotels near Benchmark International Arena. You can also find additional information by clicking through to an event and then clicking the Accommodation and Destination tabs.
Gates open 60 mins before the puck-drop of an ice hockey game, and gates for other events at the arena typically open 60-90 mins before the start of the event. Gates will open slightly earlier for club and suite ticketholders.
Benchmark International Arena has a capacity of approximately 21,500. However, the capacity does differ between events depending on the seating configuration.
401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida, 33602, United States.
