Tampa Sports Events in December 2026

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

Updated: October 20, 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
South Florida Bulls Women's Basketball vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions
The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats
The Yuengling Center
4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 336204202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620
From $4Avg. price ~ $27Tickets Available: 466
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Dec
02
2026
7:00 PM
Wed
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
4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 336204202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620
From $21Avg. price ~ $61Tickets Available: 558
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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
South Florida Bulls Women's Basketball vs. Morgan State Bears
The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats
The Yuengling Center
4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 336204202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620
From $12Avg. price ~ $28Tickets Available: 454
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Dec
06
2026
1:00 PM
Sun
NFL
High Demand
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
4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 336074201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33607
From $42Avg. price ~ $216Tickets Available: 7938
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Dec
07
2026
7:00 PM
Mon
Professional (NHL)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Columbus Blue Jackets
Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats
Benchmark International Arena
401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
From $22Avg. price ~ $146Tickets Available: 2371
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Dec
09
2026
7:00 PM
Wed
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
4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 336204202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620
From $22Avg. price ~ $46Tickets Available: 595
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Dec
10
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
Professional (NHL)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Boston Bruins
Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats
Benchmark International Arena
401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
From $48Avg. price ~ $219Tickets Available: 2637
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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
401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
From $65Avg. price ~ $252Tickets Available: 1740
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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
South Florida Bulls Women's Basketball vs. Longwood Lancers
The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats
The Yuengling Center
4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 336204202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620
From $17Avg. price ~ $27Tickets Available: 326
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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
4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 336204202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620
From $22Avg. price ~ $37Tickets Available: 277
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Dec
17
2026
7:00 PM
Thu
Professional (NHL)
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Calgary Flames
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Calgary Flames
Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats
Benchmark International Arena
401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
From $24Avg. price ~ $151Tickets Available: 2438
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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
4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 336074201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33607
From $1,361Avg. price ~ $1,570Tickets Remaining: 2
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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
South Florida Bulls vs. Kennesaw State Owls
The Yuengling Center • 10,000 seats
The Yuengling Center
4202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 336204202 East Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33620
From $22Avg. price ~ $46Tickets Available: 390
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Dec
20
2026
1:00 PM
Sun
NFL
High Demand
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
4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 336074201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33607
From $43Avg. price ~ $211Tickets Available: 9077
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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
401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
From $42Avg. price ~ $204Tickets Available: 1829
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Dec
28
2026
6:30 PM
Mon
WWE
WWE: RAW & Smackdown
WWE: RAW & Smackdown
Benchmark International Arena • 21,500 seats
Benchmark International Arena
401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
From $79Avg. price ~ $256Tickets Available: 2698
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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
401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
From $52Avg. price ~ $218Tickets Available: 1889
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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
4201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 336074201 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33607
From $120Avg. price ~ $321Tickets Available: 1044
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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
401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL 33602
From $65Avg. price ~ $287Tickets Available: 1878
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Featured Sports Events in December

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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: 2

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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