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Amalie Arena

What is amalie arena?

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Key facts

Type Multipurpose arena[1]
Location 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida, United States[1]
Home team Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL)[1]
Opened 1996 (as Ice Palace)[3]
Seating capacity 19,092 (hockey), 20,500 (basketball), up to 21,500 (concerts)[4]

Amalie Arena is a multipurpose arena in Tampa, Florida, primarily known as the home of the Tampa Bay Lightning hockey team. It hosts ice hockey, basketball, arena football, concerts, and other events.

Context

Amalie Arena is a multipurpose arena in Tampa, Florida, used for ice hockey, basketball, arena football, concerts, and other events, and it is mainly used as the home arena of the Tampa Bay Lightning [1]. It opened in 1996 as the Ice Palace [3]. The arena has hosted the Tampa Bay Lightning since opening [4]. It has seats for 19,092 for NHL hockey games, 20,500 for basketball games, and up to 21,500 for concerts and center-stage events [4]. The arena was renamed Benchmark International Arena [1].

Documented claims

  • Amalie Arena is a multipurpose venue used for ice hockey, basketball, arena football, concerts, and other events. [1]
  • The arena has been renamed several times, including Ice Palace, St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa Bay Times Forum, and Amalie Arena. [2]
  • It is also known as Benchmark International Arena after a recent name change. [1]

Questions and answers

Did Amalie Arena change its name?

Yes, it has been renamed several times, including Ice Palace, St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa Bay Times Forum, and Amalie Arena [2]. It is also known as Benchmark International Arena [1].

How many people fit inside Amalie Arena?

Capacity varies by event: 19,092 for NHL hockey, 20,500 for basketball, and up to 21,500 for concerts [4].

Where is the Amalie Arena located?

It is located at 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, Florida, United States [1].

Sources

  1. About | Amalie Arena — amaliearena.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. GameDay. Every Day. — tampabaysports.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Amalie Arena: SeatGeek's complete guide to the home of ... — seatgeek.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Amalie Arena - Overview - Hotels4Teamswww.hotels4teams.com › travel_guide › amalie-arena-overview — hotels4teams.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in Places