Tampa Bay Lightning’s First Home Outdoor Game Tickets Now Available for NHL Stadium Series Matchup Against Bruins

Tampa Bay Lightning Set to Make History with First Home Outdoor Game

Tickets Now Available for February 1, 2026 Showdown Against the Bruins

TAMPA, Fla. – The excitement is palpable as tickets for the Tampa Bay Lightning’s inaugural home outdoor game go on sale today through TicketMaster. This highly anticipated event is part of the NHL’s Stadium Series and marks a significant milestone as it will be the second outdoor game hosted in Florida this winter.

Scheduled for the evening of February 1, 2026, the matchup against the Boston Bruins will take place at Raymond James Stadium, where a state-of-the-art rink will be meticulously constructed on the field. While the exact game time is yet to be announced, fans are already buzzing with anticipation.

This outdoor game will be the NHL’s 45th stadium event in over two decades, and it will set a record as the furthest south the league has ever hosted outdoor games, following the Winter Classic in Miami on January 2, 2026. Miami’s event will be the first outdoor game in the Sunshine State, taking place at loanDepot Park, which features a retractable roof for optimal weather control.

In contrast, Tampa’s game will face unique challenges. To protect the rink from Florida’s unpredictable weather, the NHL plans to construct a massive tent over the field. NHL senior director of hockey operations Derek King emphasized that this is no ordinary tent.

“It’s designed to withstand the elements,” King explained. The custom-built structure will be 34 feet high, 124 feet wide, and 248 feet long, featuring a steel frame and an engineered membrane material. Equipped with its own HVAC system, the tent will regulate temperature and humidity, ensuring optimal playing conditions.

The NHL’s exploration of bringing an outdoor event to Tampa began three years ago, with a focus on overcoming the challenges posed by the region’s subtropical climate. King noted that while the average high temperature in Tampa on February 1 is around 71 degrees, humidity poses a greater threat to ice quality. Excess moisture can lead to frost formation, which can slow down pucks and skates.

“We don’t want that frost,” King stated. “We aim to keep conditions inside the tent at 60 degrees with a dew point of 38.”

As game day approaches, the NHL plans to keep the rink covered for as long as possible, but the tent will take six hours to dismantle. Once it’s down, the team will need to adapt to Tampa’s warm, humid air. King mentioned that they will be ready to make adjustments throughout the game to maintain ice quality.

In the event of inclement weather, the NHL has a contingency plan in place, including a backup date if necessary. “Our goal is to play when it’s scheduled, but we will be prepared for any situation,” King assured fans.

For those eager to witness this historic event, tickets are now available. Don’t miss your chance to be part of hockey history in Tampa!

For ticket information, click here.

Stay tuned for more updates as the date approaches!