Tampa Sports Events in December 2026

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

Updated: November 10, 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: 19

Dec 01, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Best Value: South Florida Bulls Women's Basketball vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats, 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620. From $3, Avg. price ~ $23, Tickets Available: 781. View Tickets

Dec 02, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: South Florida Bulls vs. West Florida Argonauts at The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats, 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620. From $11, Avg. price ~ $25, Tickets Available: 735. View Tickets

Dec 04, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: South Florida Bulls Women's Basketball vs. Morgan State Bears at The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats, 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620. From $4, Avg. price ~ $24, Tickets Available: 561. View Tickets

Dec 06, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — NFL, High Demand, Weekend Event: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Los Angeles Chargers at Raymond James Stadium • 75,000 seats, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33607. From $47, Avg. price ~ $267, Tickets Available: 9642, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 07, 2026, 7:00 PM Mon — Professional (NHL): Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets at Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. From $22, Avg. price ~ $166, Tickets Available: 2537, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 09, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: South Florida Bulls vs. Jacksonville Dolphins at The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats, 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620. From $11, Avg. price ~ $31, Tickets Available: 624. View Tickets

Dec 10, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Professional (NHL): Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins at Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. From $52, Avg. price ~ $295, Tickets Available: 2511, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 12, 2026, 3:30 PM Sat — Professional (NHL), High Demand, Weekend Event: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Pittsburgh Penguins at Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. From $66, Avg. price ~ $321, Tickets Available: 1984, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 15, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: South Florida Bulls Women's Basketball vs. Longwood Lancers at The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats, 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620. From $4, Avg. price ~ $24, Tickets Available: 572. View Tickets

Dec 16, 2026, 7:00 PM Wed — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL: South Florida Bulls vs. Alabama Crimson Tide at The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats, 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620. From $16, Avg. price ~ $52, Tickets Available: 437. View Tickets

Dec 17, 2026, 7:00 PM Thu — Professional (NHL): Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Calgary Flames at Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. From $23, Avg. price ~ $219, Tickets Available: 2222, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 18, 2026, 2:30 PM Fri — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Pay Later Available: Gasparilla Bowl at Raymond James Stadium • 75,000 seats, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33607. From $1,361, Avg. price ~ $1,570, Tickets Remaining: 2. View Tickets

Dec 19, 2026, 2:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL, Weekend Event: South Florida Bulls vs. Kennesaw State Owls at The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats, 4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620. From $11, Avg. price ~ $41, Tickets Available: 602. View Tickets

Dec 20, 2026, 1:00 PM Sun — NFL, Weekend Event: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. New Orleans Saints at Raymond James Stadium • 75,000 seats, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33607. From $40, Avg. price ~ $252, Tickets Available: 9395, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 22, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — Professional (NHL): Tampa Bay Lightning vs. St. Louis Blues at Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. From $37, Avg. price ~ $263, Tickets Available: 1975, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 28, 2026, 6:30 PM Mon — WWE: WWE: Raw & SmackDown at Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. From $57, Avg. price ~ $246, Tickets Available: 4777, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 29, 2026, 7:00 PM Tue — Professional (NHL): Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Nashville Predators at Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. From $53, Avg. price ~ $258, Tickets Available: 2201, VIP Packages. View Tickets

Dec 31, 2026, 12:00 PM Thu — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Pay Later Available: ReliaQuest Bowl at Raymond James Stadium • 75,000 seats, 4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33607. From $117, Avg. price ~ $289, Tickets Available: 1107. View Tickets

Dec 31, 2026, 2:00 PM Thu — Professional (NHL): Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Montreal Canadiens at Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats, 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602. From $61, Avg. price ~ $356, Tickets Available: 1886, VIP Packages. View Tickets

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South Florida Bulls Women's Basketball

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL

The Yuengling Center

Tampa, FL

Upcoming Sports Events: 3

Next Event: Dec 01, 2026 7:00 PM

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South Florida Bulls Basketball

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) BASKETBALL

The Yuengling Center

Tampa, FL

Upcoming Sports Events: 7

Next Event: Dec 02, 2026 7:00 PM

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers

NFL

Raymond James Stadium

Tampa, FL

Upcoming Sports Events: 5

Next Event: Dec 06, 2026 1:00 PM

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Tampa Bay Lightning

Professional (NHL)

Benchmark International Arena

Tampa, FL

Upcoming Sports Events: 13

Next Event: Dec 07, 2026 7:00 PM

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Gasparilla Bowl

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL

Raymond James Stadium

Tampa, FL

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Dec 18, 2026 2:30 PM

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WWE: Raw

WWE

Benchmark International Arena

Tampa, FL

Upcoming Sports Events: 3

Next Event: Dec 28, 2026 6:30 PM

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ReliaQuest Bowl

College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL

Raymond James Stadium

Tampa, FL

Upcoming Sports Events: 1

Next Event: Dec 31, 2026 12:00 PM

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Stadiums & Arenas

Sports venues hosting events in December 2026.

Benchmark International Arena

Tampa, FL

Arena

Upcoming Sports Events: 8

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: 7

Next Event: Dec 01, 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.