Just days after announcing the new Cur(ate) TPA dining experience, the Tampa Bay Lightning released a statement saying that beginning Feb. 25, an overall reduction of approximately 15% reduction on food and beverage pricing will be implemented at Amalie Arena (stylized "AMALIE") for all games, including any potential playoff games. Some items are set to be reduced by 25%.
Which means more money for booze, right?
By the way, Lightning Season Ticket Members will also continue to receive their 25% (full season STMs) and 10% (half-season STMs) food and beverage discounts on top of the new reductions.
When it comes to attending hockey, baseball and football games, it seems like the biggest hit to the pockets is dining.
“We understand our fans must consider the all-in price of attending a Lightning game at AMALIE Arena, and we want to help address that,” Chief Executive Officer Steve Griggs said in a release. “Additionally, as we referenced last week in making our Cur(ate) announcement, we believe our fans will benefit from an enhanced food and beverage experience at AMALIE Arena.”
In total, more than 300 separate items are seeing price reductions. According to the release, some examples include:
- Snack pretzel (26%)
- Large popcorn (26%)
- Aquafina bottled water (25%)
- Peanuts (25%)
- Pepsi bottled soda products (21%).
You can get your taste of discounted and revamped eats at the next home game versus the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
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This article appears in Feb 20-27, 2020.