There is nothing simple or quick about getting an NFL field playoff ready. On Friday, facility grounds coordinator Trey Altman applied paint to the yard markers at Raymond James Stadium, where the Tampa Bay Bucs and Washington Commanders will meet Sunday night for an NFC wild-card game.

The game of hockey has had quite a run in recent years in the state of Florida. The Florida Panthers are the defending Stanley Cup winners, and the Tampa Bay Lightning have won back-to-back

Bolts to Take on Bruins in Landmark Outdoor Game on February 1, 2026

How will the NHL pull off an outdoor game in Tampa? Just build it and they will come. The league is ready to embrace the risk of playing outside in the Sunshine State.

This marks the sixth time the Bruins will play an NHL game outdoors. The post Bruins set to play Lightning outdoors in Tampa Bay for 2026 Stadium Series appeared first on Boston.com.

Who would have thought you could play hockey outside in Florida? Next year, the Tampa Bay Lightning will hit the ice al fresco at Raymond James Stadium on Gasparilla weekend.

When the Boston Bruins visit Tampa Bay tomorrow night, it’ll be at the usual home of the Lightning, Amalie Arena. Next year, though, the two teams will meet on a much larger stage. As announced on Wednesday,