Raymond James Stadium Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

Actors Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie in an intimate shower scene from the HBO Max series 'Heated Rivalry.'

Arts & Entertainment

‘Heated Rivalry’ fans, don’t forget Tampa Bay has hockey IRL

There’s a rare chance to see the guys and their sticks out in the sunlight.

by Selene San Felice January 23, 2026January 23, 2026

Next week’s game is rare a chance to see the guys and their sticks out in the sunlight.

A professional group photograph taken in the Oval Office showing President Joe Biden standing with all seven members of the South Korean pop group BTS. Everyone is dressed in dark formal suits, and they are all performing the "finger heart" hand gesture.

Music

K-pop supergroup BTS is coming to Tampa this spring

UPDATE: The shows are at Raymond James Stadium, as presumed.

by Ray Roa January 13, 2026January 13, 2026

A musician sits at a grand piano in a recording studio, hands on the keys, wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and a patterned button-down shirt. Microphones, a drum kit, and studio equipment are visible in the background, captured in black and white.

Music

Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak are coming to Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium this fall

It’s Mars’ first headline tour in nearly a decade.

by Ray Roa January 8, 2026January 8, 2026

A Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback in a white uniform runs with the football, successfully evading a low tackle attempt by a San Francisco 49ers defender.

Arts & Entertainment

It’s too early to be talking like this, but Baker Mayfield played an MVP-level game on Sunday

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers took down San Francisco and are on top of the NFC.

by Carter Brantley October 13, 2025October 16, 2025

Two football players are engaged in a play on the field. A player from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a white jersey with the number 25 is pushing off a player from the Philadelphia Eagles, who is wearing a teal jersey with the number 11 and a winged helmet.

Arts & Entertainment

Mistakes doom Bucs who almost came back for a win against the champs

On the bright side, Bucs kicker Chase McLaughlin managed to set a new longest field goal record for Tampa Bay.

by Carter Brantley September 29, 2025September 29, 2025

Jamel Dean of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, wearing a white No. 35 jersey with red and gold trim, smiles as he walks off the field after a game at Raymond James Stadium. Teammates, including one holding a helmet, and staff members are gathered in the background under the bright afternoon sun.

Arts & Entertainment

Check your blood pressure, but fire the cannons—the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are 3-0 for the first time in 20 years

The creamsicle crew overcame special teams woes and injuries to beat the New York Jets on a buzzer-beating kick.

by Carter Brantley September 21, 2025September 21, 2025

U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team players celebrate on stage with medals and confetti after winning a championship, holding up the trophy and cheering together.

Sports & Recreation

USMNT’s 2026 World Cup prep includes Tampa match against Uruguay

The friendly match happens this fall at Raymond James.

by Emily McLaughlin September 17, 2025September 18, 2025

Music

Photos: Everyone we saw at My Chemical Romace’s Tampa stadium concert

It’s the emo Eras tour.

by Dave Decker and Selene San Felice September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

Music

Review: Metallica remains rock’s most admirable brotherhood during explosive, historic return to Tampa

Ride the lightning, but not the hockey team.

by Josh Bradley June 7, 2025August 5, 2025

Music

Louis The Child, more, head to Tampa for this weekend’s two day Breakaway Music Festival

This weekend’s party is the third stop of this year’s 12-market run.

by Josh Bradley April 23, 2025May 7, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Lionel Messi’s Tampa debut brings 42,017 fans to Raymond James Stadium [PHOTOS]

by Danielle Malkin February 15, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Messi is confirmed to take the field in Tampa this Friday, according to Inter Miami coach

Inter Miami CF takes on Orlando City at Raymond James Stadium.

by Ray Roa February 13, 2025July 21, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

It’s official, the Tampa Bay Lightning will play outdoor game at Raymond James Stadium next year

It’s one of two outdoor NHL games in Florida in 2026.

by Ray Roa January 8, 2025July 22, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Ducky and Bucky steal the show as Bucs roll Panthers and regain NFC South lead

All Tampa Bay has to do is beat New Orleans to earn another playoff birth.

by Carter Brantley December 30, 2024May 1, 2025

Music

AC/DC will perform at Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium this spring

Forget the hearse, ‘cause they never die.

by Josh Bradley December 2, 2024August 4, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

After beating the Panthers, the Bucs are in position to make a run at another NFC South title

Bucky and Mr. White cooked the cats.

by Carter Brantley December 2, 2024May 1, 2025

Music

Jelly Roll, Riley Green, Blake Shelton and more headed to Tampa for Country Thunder Florida festival

Other artists include Dillon Carmichael, Chayce Beckham, Clint Black, Owen Riegling, Bayker Blankenship, and more.

by Colin Wolf November 13, 2024July 11, 2025

Four band members walk together outdoors on a wet ramp bordered by red and white walls, with palm trees visible in the background. The man on the left, wearing a plaid flannel over a white shirt, smiles with his hand on his head. Next to him, another member with long hair in a dark jacket grins widely. The third member, in sunglasses, a messy blue shirt, and black coat, sticks out his tongue. On the right, the fourth member wears a black cap and jacket, smiling as he looks toward the group. The mood is playful and relaxed.

Music

My Chemical Romance bringing ‘The Black Parade’ to Tampa next fall

The kids from yesterday are back.

by Josh Bradley November 12, 2024June 20, 2025

Arts & Entertainment

Game Preview: Monday night’s matchup between the Bucs and Ravens will be an absolute shootout

Regardless of the outcome, Bucs fans should take solace in the fact that this will be an absolute joy of a game to witness.

by Carter Brantley October 17, 2024October 30, 2024

Music

Morgan Wallen’s rescheduled Tampa stadium show is on Friday

Ol’ boy caught something in Tampa last summer.

by Ray Roa October 2, 2024August 3, 2025