Gameday Events at Raymond James Stadium | Tampa Bay Buccaneers Home Games
Do not miss any of the gameday festivities!
Gameday Timeline:
- 3.5 Hours Before Kickoff: Parking Lots Open | Bucs Beach | Jr. Bucs Kidzone
- 2.5 Hours Before Kickoff: Stadium Club Gates Open
- 15 Min Before Stadium Gates Open: Bucsparilla Invasion
- 1.5 Hours Before Kickoff: Main Stadium Gates Open
- 15 Minutes Before Kickoff: the Raid
Bucs Beach
Bucs Beach is the pre-game must-visit, high energy destination featuring palm trees, sand and entertainment for Bucs fans of all ages. Pick up a signature drink from one of our tiki huts, kickback in a hammock under the palm trees and enjoy a rotation of live performances before kickoff.
Bucs Beach also features fan activations from partners, with tons of free giveaways and games.
Located in the South Plaza of Raymond James Stadium, Bucs Beach is free and open to the public!
START TIME: 3.5 hours prior to kickoff
END TIME: Start of the first quarter
Jr. Bucs Kids Zone
Located south of Bucs Beach in Lot 6D, the free Jr. Bucs Kids Zone is open to all children and families attending a Buccaneers home game. The kids-only zone includes inflatable football activities, football drills run by the Bucs Street Team, cornhole, uniform try-on station and photo opportunities, plus surprise visits from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders.
START TIME: 3.5 hours prior to kickoff
END TIME: 30 minutes before kickoff
Bucsparilla Invasion
While you're at Bucs Beach, make sure you don't miss Bucsparilla – the official pre-game invasion! Our famous Pirate Ship roams outside the stadium with beads thrown to fans, ending at Bucs Beach.
START TIME: 15 minutes prior to gates opening
The Raid
At the opening of every game, the stage gets set with The Raid! Witness an electric Ship Battle hype video, overhauled visuals, field-size Bucs and American flags, performances by the Bucs Beat Line and Bucs Cheerleaders – this is a pre-game party with the Krewe to make sure you're in your seat for!
START TIME: 15 minutes prior to kickoff