Raymond James Stadium

Raymond James Stadium Address: 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, FL 33607

Raymond James Stadium is Home to the: Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Raymond James Stadium Opened: April 18, 1923

Raymond James Stadium Capacity: 60,000

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play all of their home games at Raymond James Stadium. The stadium is still one of the newer facilities in the league because it hosted its first game during the 1998 season. Raymond James Stadium has been the backdrop for a number of big games for the Bucs like playoff games.

Raymond James Stadium is known for a number of things but the first thing it is usually recognized by is the big ship that sits behind the north end zone of the field. The Buccaneers front office decided to put in this $3 million authentic replica of an early 1800’s pirate ship for the sole purpose of enhancing every fans experience at a Bucs game. The ship is 103 feet and is arguably the most recognizable stadium feature in the world. The ship showcases eight cannons that celebrate Buccaneer touchdowns by firing confetti, smoke, mini-footballs, and a variety of Buccaneer merchandise into the sea of people around it. The ship’s dock also serves as a distinctive vantage point that isn’t replicated anywhere in the NFL or in any other place for that matter. Behind the boat is Buccaneer Cove which features a two story fishing village type of area. The Cove shows off a great deal of different types of concessions and shops that are specifically catered to the city of Tampa.