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Sold-out BTS concerts at Raymond James Stadium this weekend are expected to cause heavy traffic in Tampa, as the K-pop group kicks off its North American tour and local roads brace for fan flow, with traffic expert Tim Wronka outlining likely delays amid other weekend events.
BTS will perform three Arirang tour shows at Raymond James Stadium (this Saturday, Sunday, and Tuesday, all at 8 p.m.), triggering street closures on Tampa Bay Boulevard and traffic delays; a large BTS merchandise tent will shut the area until 6 p.m. Wednesday, with officials urging alternate transport; a separate K-Pop fan festival at Perry Harvey Sr. Park runs Friday through Sunday (1–9 p.m.) with an after-party Friday and Saturday nights (10 p.m.–2 a.m.); about 60,000 fans are expected per night.
In the NHL Stadium Series at Raymond James Stadium on Feb. 1, 2026, the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Boston Bruins 6-5 in a shootout. The event featured on-field pregame festivities with Bruins in Revolutionary War-themed outfits, Lightning players arriving via Buccaneers-themed trolleys, and performances by Hunter Hayes (national anthem) and Tim McGraw during intermission, culminating in a pirate-trophy presentation and a celebratory team photo gallery from the night.
The 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium will feature a pirate-themed field design laid out as a treasure map with landmarks, shipwrecks, and Gasparilla parade floats. The end zones become Boston Harbor and Tampa Bay; Tim McGraw will headline the first intermission, Hunter Hayes will sing the national anthem, and the event will be produced inside a climate-controlled tent to protect the rink from Florida weather.
Tim McGraw will headline the first intermission performance for the 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series outdoor game between the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Boston Bruins at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa on February 1, 2026, marking the NHL’s first outdoor game in a Florida football stadium. The game will air on ESPN in the U.S. and on Sportsnet/ TVA Sports in Canada, with limited tickets via Ticketmaster. The event is part of a Florida outdoor-hockey celebration that began with the Winter Classic in Miami; a steel-framed, air-conditioned tent will house the rink with more entertainment details to be announced.
The clash between the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Alabama is expected to draw a large crowd, potentially breaking USF's attendance record. Limited tickets remain for the nationally televised game, and it is anticipated to be one of the most well-attended home games in USF history. The current record stands at 69,383 attendees. The game against Alabama will be only the fourth true non-conference road game for the Crimson Tide under coach Nick Saban. USF players are excited about the opportunity to play in such a high-profile game.
Taylor Swift kicked off her Eras Tour in Tampa with three sold-out shows at Raymond James Stadium. Fans from all over Florida attended the concert, with some paying upwards of $7,000 for pairs of tickets. This is Swift's first performance in Tampa since her Reputation Stadium tour in 2018. The tour will move to Houston, Texas, for three nights on April 21.
Taylor Swift's three-day Eras tour begins in Tampa with strict no-bag policy and limited parking. Fans can purchase official merchandise from three different gates at Raymond James Stadium. The drop-off site for ride shares is on Dale Mabry at Steinbrenner Field, and Tampa Bay Blvd. will be closed from noon on Thursday until Sunday morning. Tickets for Thursday's show are the least expensive, while tickets for Saturday's show are being sold for over $700 with an obstructed view.
The city of Tampa is preparing to host three sold-out Taylor Swift concerts at Raymond James Stadium. Guests are advised to arrive early and have their digital tickets ready. The stadium has a strict bag policy and prohibited items list. Taylor Swift merchandise trucks will be parked outside the stadium, and fans can also purchase items inside. For those who couldn't get tickets, there are several Taylor Swift-themed events happening around the Tampa Bay area.
Taylor Swift fans attending her concert in Tampa this week should prepare for possible rain showers and thunderstorms, with Thursday having the highest chance of rain. Raymond James Stadium's rain policy allows for temporary suspension of the show in the event of severe weather, and umbrellas are not allowed inside. Rain ponchos are permitted, but it's recommended to stock up before the concert to avoid potential sellouts.