Tampa Sports Events in December 2026

Upcoming games, matches, fights, races, tournaments, and sporting events in December 2026.

Updated: September 30, 2026

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Browse sports events happening in Tampa and nearby areas during December 2026. Explore upcoming games, tournaments, venue information, event dates, and ticket options for professional, college, and international sporting events.

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Upcoming sports events in December 2026.

Upcoming Sports Events: 16

Dec
02
2026
Time TBA
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
South Florida Bulls vs. West Florida Argonauts
South Florida Bulls vs. West Florida Argonauts
The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats
The Yuengling Center
33620, 4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, FL33620, 4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, FL, US
From $294Avg. price ~ $339Tickets Remaining: 2
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Dec
06
2026
1:00 PM
Sun
NFL
Weekend Event
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Chargers
Raymond James Stadium • 75,000 seats
Raymond James Stadium
33607, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL33607, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL, US
From $47Avg. price ~ $259Tickets Available: 10229
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Dec
07
2026
7:00 PM
Mon
Professional (NHL)
Best Value
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats
Benchmark International Arena
33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL, US
From $24Avg. price ~ $175Tickets Available: 2967
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Dec
09
2026
Time TBA
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
South Florida Bulls vs. Jacksonville Dolphins
South Florida Bulls vs. Jacksonville Dolphins
The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats
The Yuengling Center
33620, 4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, FL33620, 4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, FL, US
From $294Avg. price ~ $339Tickets Remaining: 2
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Dec
10
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
Professional (NHL)
High Demand
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins
Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats
Benchmark International Arena
33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL, US
From $46Avg. price ~ $257Tickets Available: 2966
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Dec
12
2026
3:30 PM
Sat
Professional (NHL)
Weekend Event
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats
Benchmark International Arena
33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL, US
From $57Avg. price ~ $282Tickets Available: 1915
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Dec
16
2026
Time TBA
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
South Florida Bulls vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
South Florida Bulls vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats
The Yuengling Center
33620, 4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, FL33620, 4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, FL, US
From $102Avg. price ~ $117Tickets Remaining: 4
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Dec
16
2026
Time TBA
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
South Florida Bulls vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
South Florida Bulls vs. Alabama Crimson Tide
The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats
The Yuengling Center
33620, 4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, FL33620, 4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, FL, US
From $160Avg. price ~ $184Tickets Remaining: 4
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Dec
17
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
Professional (NHL)
Best Value
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Calgary Flames
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Calgary Flames
Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats
Benchmark International Arena
33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL, US
From $26Avg. price ~ $177Tickets Available: 2857
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Dec
18
2026
2:30 PM
Fri
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
Gasparilla Bowl
Gasparilla Bowl
Raymond James Stadium • 75,000 seats
Raymond James Stadium
33607, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL33607, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL, US
From $142Avg. price ~ $166Tickets Remaining: 16
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Dec
19
2026
Time TBA
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL
Weekend Event
South Florida Bulls vs. Kennesaw State Owls
South Florida Bulls vs. Kennesaw State Owls
The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats
The Yuengling Center
33620, 4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, FL33620, 4202 East Fowler Ave Tampa, FL, US
From $55Avg. price ~ $63Tickets Remaining: 4
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Dec
20
2026
1:00 PM
Sun
NFL
Weekend Event
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints
Raymond James Stadium • 75,000 seats
Raymond James Stadium
33607, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL33607, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL, US
From $45Avg. price ~ $223Tickets Available: 10210
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Dec
22
2026
7:00 PM
Tue
Professional (NHL)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. St. Louis Blues
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. St. Louis Blues
Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats
Benchmark International Arena
33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL, US
From $43Avg. price ~ $220Tickets Available: 2487
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Dec
29
2026
7:00 PM
Tue
Professional (NHL)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators
Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats
Benchmark International Arena
33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL, US
From $48Avg. price ~ $236Tickets Available: 2327
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Dec
31
2026
12:00 PM
Thu
College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL
ReliaQuest Bowl
ReliaQuest Bowl
Raymond James Stadium • 75,000 seats
Raymond James Stadium
33607, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL33607, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway Tampa, FL, US
From $158Avg. price ~ $422Tickets Available: 589
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Dec
31
2026
2:00 PM
Thu
Professional (NHL)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens
Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats
Benchmark International Arena
33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL33602, 401 Channelside Dr. Tampa, FL, US
From $62Avg. price ~ $307Tickets Available: 2404
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Featured Sports Events in December

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Stadiums & Arenas

Sports venues hosting events in December 2026.

Benchmark International Arena

Tampa, FL

Arena

Upcoming Sports Events: 7

Next Event: Dec 07, 2026

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Raymond James Stadium

Tampa, FL

Stadium

Upcoming Sports Events: 4

Next Event: Dec 06, 2026

Upcoming Sports Events: 5

Next Event: Dec 02, 2026

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Sports events in Tampa during December 2026 may include football, basketball, baseball, hockey, soccer, MMA, boxing, racing, golf, tennis, and championship competitions across stadiums, arenas, and sports venues.