Benchmark International Arena
Benchmark International Arena is Florida's premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champions, Tampa Bay Lightning. Boasting unique features like lightning-throwing Tesla coils, the 11,000 square-foot Mich Ultra Sky Deck with incredible views of the city and a massive five-manual, 105-rank digital pipe organ, Benchmark International Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States.
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401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida
Getting there / Parking / Directions / Transportation
By Streetcar: TECO Line Streetcar – free park-and-ride service to Benchmark International Arena: tecolinestreetcar.org.
By Ferry: Cross Bay Ferry from St. Petersburg across Tampa Bay: thecrossbayferry.com. Pirate Water Taxi stops at Benchmark International Arena/History Center (Stop 3) and Channelside (Stop 2): piratewatertaxi.com.
By Car: Use Waze for navigation. Pre-plan parking destination: parking info. Check road closures: tampa.gov/roadclosures.
By Bike: Coast Bike Share rentals available. Complimentary bike valet service at all ticketed events on Ford Thunder Alley: gohopr.com/coast.
By Rideshare: Uber/Lyft drop-off at 15-minute circle east of Morgan St. and Channelside Dr. Pickup locations after events at Jefferson St./Eunice St., Nebraska Ave./Eunice St., Nebraska Ave./Cumberland Ave., and Water St./Cumberland Ave.