List of National Hockey League Arenas in Florida
The 2019-2020 season of the National Hockey League kicks off in October and lasts until early April. Most wouldn’t expect sunny Florida to be the best place to host hockey, on the contrary, there are 2 highly active National Hockey League teams with Florida arenas that would be perfect for any NHL fan to check out. Of course, visitors can also take advantage of the great local vacation rental accommodations to experience everything else Florida has to offer. That includes: amazing beaches, awesome restaurants and other sporting activities nearby such as golfing and fishing.
List of Florida National Hockey League Arenas and Locations
- Amalie Arena – Home of the Tampa Bay Lightning 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, United States.
- BB&T Center – Home of the Florida Panthers 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323, United States.
Florida National Hockey League Arena Map
1. Amalie Arena – 401 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602, United States.
Tampa Bay Lightning’s home arena is located in Downtown Tampa. Amalie Arena regularly hosts NHL games, as well as other events like football and concerts.
The Amalie Arena is like no other, located right on Tampa Bay, you have unparalleled access to the wonders of Tampa City. Renting a boat or stay at a Tampa vacation rental home. You can dock your boat and walk right over to the arena. Explore the area before going to a game. Amalie Arena seats over 20,000 people, so getting tickets are relatively easy to get for interested fans.
Things to Do Near Tampa’s Amalie Arena
Be sure to arrive early because there is always something exciting happening at Thunder Alley the courtyard just outside the arena entrance. Amalie arena also boasts a huge rooftop bar with eats, beer and music to enjoy before, during and after the game.
The Amalie Arena is located near the Florida Aquarium, Busch Garden’s Amusement Park and Zoo. The location makes it a great choice for both family experiences while tying in a sports event outing.
Check out what’s happening at the Tampa Convention Center to tie in a visit to an event hosted in the convention center as well as an ice-hockey game.
Looking for some great eats before the game? Head to nearby Ybor City for an abundance of awesome resertaurant and bar choices. It’s a unique spot to grab a bite to eat with it’s unique Cuban architecture and history.
Check out the active Kite-boarding that happens on Tampa Bay near the Skyway bridge. It’s the perfect adrenaline rush for a Hockey fan looking for a bit of thrill-seeking. You can also find horseback riding in the bay as well for a totally unique riding experience.
More information about the Tampa Bay Lightning tickets and team can be found here.
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BBT Center Sunrise FL home to the Florida Panthers Hockey team
2. BB&T Center – 1 Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323, United States.
The BB&T Center is the Florida arenas home to the Florida Panthers, located in the city of Sunrise. Sunrise is located just west of Fort Lauderdale, FL. The arena is used primarily by the Panthers, as well as for other events like concerts! To get more news, information and tickets to Panther’s games follow the link here.
The BB&T Center is even closer to Fort Lauderdale (26 min) , Hollywood (27 min) and Deerfield Beach (34 min) making it the perfect sports event to hit when you are vacationing nearby. The BB&T Center seats 20,000, so access to tickets is a snap.
Things to Do Near Sunrise’s BB&T Arena
Sunrise is only an hour away from Miami opening up access to the famous Miami Beach, as well as many delicious dining options and national parks. An excellent place to visit for NHL enthusiasts looking for amazing beach experiences along with a game.
The BB&T Center has an amazing location, right next to the uber-large Sawgrass Mills Outlet Shopping Complex. Sawgrass Mills contains many popular brands, like Gucci and Calvin Klien, as well as yummy dining options. It makes a great family day out with shopping, dining and – most importantly – hockey.
Other cool things to try while you are near the BB&T Center is the Everglades National Park airboat rides. Get immersed in the Florida Everglades and see alligators and more Florida wildlife up close! Fun and exciting for the whole family.
There are an abundance of golf courses nearby as well as indoor skydiving for the more daring.
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