https://tampabaysports.org en-us https://tampabaysports.org/News/2026/NCAA_March_Madness_Returns_to_Tampa_Bay- For the first time in 15 years, the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament makes its return to Tampa Bay and Benchmark International Arena, March 20 & 22! Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2026/NCAA_March_Madness_Returns_to_Tampa_Bay- https://tampabaysports.org/News/2025/The_Tampa_Bay_Way-__Welcome_to_the_Home_of_the_2029_College_Football_Playoff_National_Championship In January 2029, Tampa Bay will be the proud host of the 2029 College Football Playoff National Championship. This marks the second time the premier championship will be played in our community. #TampaBay #CFPTampaBay #TampaBay2029 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2025/The_Tampa_Bay_Way-__Welcome_to_the_Home_of_the_2029_College_Football_Playoff_National_Championship https://tampabaysports.org/News/2025/U.S._Men-s_Soccer_Returns_to_Tampa_Bay_to_Take_On_Uruguay- Team Tampa Bay’s Sara Walsh says it best—let’s pack RayJay on Nov. 18 when the U.S Men's National Team collides with Uruguay in our own backyard! Grab your tix today and don’t miss this exclusive international match at Raymond James Stadium. ���� ⚽ ���� Wed, 08 Oct 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2025/U.S._Men-s_Soccer_Returns_to_Tampa_Bay_to_Take_On_Uruguay- https://tampabaysports.org/News/2025/Beyond_Barriers-_Tip-Off_in_Tampa_Bay As we tipped off the 2024 women’s college basketball season and the road to the 2025 NCAA Women's Final Four, the Tampa Bay Sports Commission hosted TIP-OFF IN TAMPA BAY, the next installment of the BEYOND BARRIERS series, an ongoing legacy program dedicated to elevating and celebrating women in sports and inspiring the next generation of women leaders! In partnership with USF Athletics, WISE Tampa Bay, USF Women in Leadership & Philanthropy, and USF Stampede for Women, TIP-OFF IN TAMPA BAY featured an exclusive networking reception as well as a fireside chat with USF Head Women's Basketball Coach Jose Fernandez, as he embarks on his 25th season at the helm. The event was emceed and moderated by ESPN personality, Tiffany Greene. It featured the TBSC’s Press Pass team and program, a media mentorship initiative designed to inspire and develop tomorrow’s storytellers. Sun, 08 Dec 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2025/Beyond_Barriers-_Tip-Off_in_Tampa_Bay https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/Gameday._Every_Day._Podcast_19_featuring_the_Tampa_Bay_Sun_FC On Episode 19 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, introduce you to the newest member of Team Tampa Bay: The Tampa Bay Sun FC! Ryan and Rob welcome Sun FC President Christina Unkel and head coach Denise Schilte-Brown, the former USF Bulls head coach, to discuss how the league was formed, the theme behind the team's new logo and what the next 12 months will look like leading up to the inaugural season! Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/Gameday._Every_Day._Podcast_19_featuring_the_Tampa_Bay_Sun_FC https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/Gameday._Every_Day._POD_18_featuring_the_TBSC-s_Jason_Aughey On Episode 18 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, discuss how Tampa Bay has become the epicenter of youth and amateur sporting events, spearheaded by our Senior Vice President for Sports Tourism Jason Aughey and Director of Sales and Events Tony Diaz, plus updates on NCAA Volleyball Championship and Royal Rumble tickets and Friday's Replay Tampa Bay drive across Hillsborough County! Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/Gameday._Every_Day._POD_18_featuring_the_TBSC-s_Jason_Aughey https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/Gameday._Every_Day._POD_17_featuring_the_Savannah_Bananas-_Dan_Oberst_and_AVCA-s_Jaime_Gordon On Episode 17 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, recap Rob's visit to Georgia for the Savannah Bananas 2024 World Tour Draft, where Tampa Bay was selected with the No. 1 overall pick! Rob chats with Bananas star and Pinellas County native Dan Oberst about his experience in Tampa Bay in 2023 and the excitement to return in 2024! Rob also chats about the plans for WWE's Royal Rumble in January 2024 and the plans around Gasparilla weekend! The crew also gives an update on the record demand for December's NCAA Volleyball Championships and chats with AVCA CEO Dr. Jaime Gordon Tue, 17 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/Gameday._Every_Day._POD_17_featuring_the_Savannah_Bananas-_Dan_Oberst_and_AVCA-s_Jaime_Gordon https://tampabaysports.org/video/Tampa_Bay_to_Kickoff_the_2024_Banana_Ball_World_Tour- #TeamTampaBay had the incredible opportunity to travel to Savannah, Georgia to be with @TheSavannahBananas for the 2024 Banana Ball World Tour Draft Announcement on October 5, which saw Tampa Bay selected first overall to launch tour festivities next February 8-10 at George M. Steinbrenner Field! Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/video/Tampa_Bay_to_Kickoff_the_2024_Banana_Ball_World_Tour- https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/Team_Tampa_Bay_Celebrates_National_Volleyball_Day Members of the Team Tampa Bay sports community came together to celebrate the sport of volleyball and December's 2023 DI Women's Volleyball Championship at Amalie Arena. #GoBucs #GoBolts #RaysUp #COYR #HornsUp Sat, 23 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/Team_Tampa_Bay_Celebrates_National_Volleyball_Day https://tampabaysports.org/video/Road_2_Tampa_Bay_Volleyball_Invitational_Rewind Take a look back at an exciting Road 2 Tampa Bay Volleyball Invitational featuring USF (#HornsUp), Florida (#GoGators), Georgia Tech (#PointTech) and Penn State (#WeAre) Volleyball programs. The incredible two-day Invite launched the 2023 NCAA Volleyball season which will begin and end in #TampaBay! Tue, 12 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/video/Road_2_Tampa_Bay_Volleyball_Invitational_Rewind https://tampabaysports.org/Podcast/Gameday._Every_Day._Podcast_Episode_16_featuring_R2TBI_NIL_Participants_-_Pt._2 On Episode 16 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, preview the second match-up on Aug. 25 of our Road to Tampa Bay Invitational, two Top-12 programs facing off in the Florida and Penn State! Ryan and Rob give you a rundown of the big storylines, including having the Nittany Lions back, who won it all in 2009 the last time the Women's Volleyball Championships were held in Tampa Bay! Ryan and Rob are joined by the Gators' Elli McKissock and Alexis Stucky, as well as Penn State's Mac Podraza and Taylor Trammell -- who are all serving as the Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Brand Ambassadors, where they will promote the TBSC, its social impact initiatives and its commitment to growing the game of volleyball! If you missed Part 1, previewing USF vs. Georgia Tech, go check out Episode 15! Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/Podcast/Gameday._Every_Day._Podcast_Episode_16_featuring_R2TBI_NIL_Participants_-_Pt._2 https://tampabaysports.org/Podcast/Gameday._Every_Day._Podcast_Episode_15_featuring_R2TBI_NIL_Participants_-_Pt._1 On Episode 15 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, preview the opening match-up on Aug. 25 of our Road to Tampa Bay Invitational, the host USF Bulls vs. Georgia Tech. Ryan and Rob give you a rundown of the big storylines, including Yellow Jackets coach Michelle Collier, a former USF All-American and a member of the school’s Athletic Hall of Fame, returning to face her alma mater. Ryan and Rob are joined by USF's Ragan Kinard and Tatiana Johnson, as well as Georgia Tech's Liv Mogridge and Bella D’Amico -- who are all serving as the Tampa Bay Sports Commission’s Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Brand Ambassadors, where they will promote the TBSC, its social impact initiatives and its commitment to growing the game of volleyball! Mon, 21 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/Podcast/Gameday._Every_Day._Podcast_Episode_15_featuring_R2TBI_NIL_Participants_-_Pt._1 https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/The_Road_2_Tampa_Bay_Volleyball_Invitational Tampa Bay prepares to host four great teams over two nights as the Road 2 Tampa Bay Volleyball Invitational, featuring USF, Florida, Georgia Tech, and Penn State, launches the 2023 NCAA Volleyball season in grand fashion. The season begins and ends in Tampa Bay! Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/The_Road_2_Tampa_Bay_Volleyball_Invitational https://tampabaysports.org/Podcast/Gameday._Every_Day._Podcast_Episode_14_featuring_USF_Volleyball On Episode 14 of the "Gameday. Every Day" podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, take the pod on the road to visit the University of South Florida for their volleyball Media Day, as we close in on the Road to Tampa Bay Invitational! Ryan and Rob unveil the new "Setting the Standard — Growing the Game" campaign, count down to the tournament's opening weekend and visit with USF Bulls head volleyball coach and Tampa Prep alum Jolene Shepardson, who gives us a preview of the 2023 season for the Bulls! We're also joined by the Tampa Bay Sports Commission's Vice President of Events Claire Lessinger to elaborate on the new campaign and give us the details on final preps ahead of game day! Plus, Rob recaps his visit to Canton, Ohio for Ronde Barber's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction! Wed, 09 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/Podcast/Gameday._Every_Day._Podcast_Episode_14_featuring_USF_Volleyball https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/TBSC-_Partners_Host_14th_Annual_Tampa_Bay_Volleyball_Showcase The 14th Annual Tampa Bay Volleyball Showcase took place at Florida's top club program, OTVA, in June. Hosted by the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, the event is designed for high school volleyball players, aspiring to compete at the next level. The Showcase, run by high school and club volleyball coaches, provided participants with a unique opportunity to showcase their skills in front of college recruiters. Tue, 20 Jun 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/TBSC-_Partners_Host_14th_Annual_Tampa_Bay_Volleyball_Showcase https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/Replay_Tampa_Bay-_Tampa_Catholic_Boys_Soccer_Visit_MLK_Jr._Recreation_Center The Tampa Bay Sports Commission's Replay Tampa Bay initiative recently partnered with the City of Tampa Parks and Rec team and the Tampa Catholic Boys Soccer program, to bring nearly 100 new sporting goods to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreational Center! Together we are helping keep kids in the game, one sporting good at a time! ������ Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/Replay_Tampa_Bay-_Tampa_Catholic_Boys_Soccer_Visit_MLK_Jr._Recreation_Center https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/Tampa_Goes_-Bananas_in_the_Bay-_-_The_Savannah_Bananas_Make_Inaugural_Trip_to_Tampa_Bay The Savannah Bananas made their inaugural trip to the Tampa Bay area as the brought the Banana Ball World Tour to George M. Steinbrenner Field. Wed, 03 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/Tampa_Goes_-Bananas_in_the_Bay-_-_The_Savannah_Bananas_Make_Inaugural_Trip_to_Tampa_Bay https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/2023_Tampa_Bay_Kids_Triathlon_at_Adventure_Island A sold-out Tampa Bay Kids Triathlon featured 400 youth participants who completed a swim - bike - run throughout the Busch Gardens' waterpark. To top off the memorable morning, $2,500 of the proceeds went back to the Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance. Sat, 22 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/2023_Tampa_Bay_Kids_Triathlon_at_Adventure_Island https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Junior_Reporter_Wyatt_Ross-_National_Championship Wyatt Ross, our 2023 NCAA #MFrozenFour Junior Reporter, wraps his behind-the-scenes reporting with a look at Saturday's unforgettable National Championship game at Amalie Arena! From red carpet arrivals, open practices, to the Hobey Baker Awards, Frozen Fest, the sellout games and much more,... there has been no shortage of energy, excitement, and fandom in Tampa Bay for men's college hockey's top prize. On behalf of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, we want to thank Wyatt, the NCAA, the University of Wisconsin, our great partners at Amalie Arena, City of Tampa, Hillsborough County and the Florida Sports Foundation Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Junior_Reporter_Wyatt_Ross-_National_Championship https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Junior_Reporter_Wyatt_Ross-_Hobey_Baker_Award Wyatt Ross, our 2023 NCAA #MFrozenFour Junior Reporter, heads to Sparkman Wharf to cover and celebrate college hockey's most prized award, and chats with Joey Reilly, Chairman of the Hobey Baker, Robb Stauber (1988 winner - Minnesota) and 2023 Hobey Baker winner, Adam Fantilli. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Junior_Reporter_Wyatt_Ross-_Hobey_Baker_Award https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Junior_Reporter_Wyatt_Ross-_Priority_Ticket_Holder_Luncheon 2023 NCAA #MFrozenFour Junior Reporter, Wyatt Ross, chats with many of college hockey's longest and most tenured fans at the NCAA Ticket Priority Ticket Holder Luncheon on Friday at the Frozen Four. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Junior_Reporter_Wyatt_Ross-_Priority_Ticket_Holder_Luncheon https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Junior_Reporter_Wyatt_Ross-_Frozen_Fest NCAA Junior Reporter Wyatt Ross goes behind-the-scenes at the 2023 #MFrozenFour National Semifinals! Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Junior_Reporter_Wyatt_Ross-_Frozen_Fest https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Junior_Reporter_Wyatt_Ross-_Open_Practices Wyatt Ross, our 2023 NCAA #MFrozenFour Junior Reporter, gets fans up to speed on the semifinal matchups at Wednesday's Open Practice. Thu, 06 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Junior_Reporter_Wyatt_Ross-_Open_Practices https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Junior_Reporter_Wyatt_Ross-_Teams_Land_in_Tampa_Bay Wyatt Ross, our 2023 NCAA Men's Frozen Four Junior Reporter, is going out and about all Men's Frozen Four Week to give fans a behind-the-scenes look at all the action. First up, Team Tampa Bay gives our four participating teams a red-carpet welcome! Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/News/2023/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Junior_Reporter_Wyatt_Ross-_Teams_Land_in_Tampa_Bay https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Face-Off_with_Brian_Elliott Part of the Tampa Bay Lightning's netminder team, Wisconsin hockey great, Brian Elliott has experienced college hockey's ultimate prize by winning the Men’s Frozen Four championship in 2006. Hear how raising that title punctuated a stellar career and a memorable college hockey playing experience in Madison, as well as why he knows the Tampa Bay hockey community will rally around the 2023 championship in our next #MFrozenFour Face-Off Q&A! Tue, 04 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Face-Off_with_Brian_Elliott https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Face-Off_with_Nick_Perbix The Bolts Nick Perbix had the incredible chance to participate in a Men’s Frozen Four in 2021 with St. Cloud State. Hear Nick talk about why his time playing college hockey was so important to him and his thoughts on #TampaBay being a hockey town on the next #MFrozenFour Face-Off convo. Sun, 02 Apr 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Face-Off_with_Nick_Perbix https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Face-Off_with_Brian_Boyle Our next #MFrozenFour Face-Off guest is a @TBLightningNHL fan-favorite... the one and only Brian Boyle! Brian chats about his NCAA Ice Hockey playing days at Boston College, the impact of college hockey on his life, and some of his favorite things to do when visiting #tampabay ! ������ #ncaaicehockey #mfrozenfour #collegehockey #TampaBay #TeamTampaBay #ncaa #ncaachampionship #GoBolts #TampaBayLightning Fri, 31 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Face-Off_with_Brian_Boyle https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Face-Off_with_Alex_Killorn On the third installment of the #MFrozenFour Face-Off series, the @tblightning's Alex Killorn chats about his special college hockey playing experience at Harvard Hockey and why fans will have an unforgettable championship week in #TampaBay! ������ #ncaaicehockey #mfrozenfour #collegehockey #TampaBay #TeamTampaBay #ncaa #ncaachampionship #GoBolts #tampabaylightning Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Face-Off_with_Alex_Killorn https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/The_Tampa_Bay_Bay_Lightning_Want_to_See_you_at_the_2022_NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four- Former Tampa Bay Lightning fan-favorite Brian Boyle, alongside Nick Perbix, Ian Cole, Brian Elliott, and Alex Killorn wants to see you at the 2023 NCAA Men's Frozen Four in Tampa Bay on April 6 & 8. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/The_Tampa_Bay_Bay_Lightning_Want_to_See_you_at_the_2022_NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four- https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Face-Off_with_Ian_Cole In the next episode of the #MFrozenFour Face-Off Series, @TBLightningNHL defenseman Ian Cole highlights his memorable time at Notre Dame Hockey, what makes college hockey special, and why #TampaBay is a special hockey community. ������ #ncaaicehockey #mfrozenfour #collegehockey #TampaBay #TeamTampaBay #ncaa #ncaachampionship Fri, 24 Mar 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://tampabaysports.org/2023_Frozen_Four/NCAA_Men-s_Frozen_Four_Face-Off_with_Ian_Cole