Fan Activities at Raymond James Stadium | Tampa Bay Buccaneers Home Games

Located in the South Plaza of Raymond James Stadium (off Tampa Bay Blvd), Bucs Beach is free, open to the public, and no game ticket is required to enter. Step onto the sand and kick off your gameday with:

• Shaded Lounges & Tiki Bars: Relax under palm trees in Adirondack chairs or grab a drink at one of the 5 pop-up bars
• Live Entertainment: Enjoy music from our live DJ leading all the way up to stadium gates opening
• Fan Competitions & Giveaways: Participate in interactive games, win prizes, and check out partner activations with free fan giveaways for all ages.
• Buccaneers Appearances & Photos: Meet the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders and snap photos at interactive photo ops.

Bucs Beach is the ultimate pregame destination for the Krewe outside Raymond James Stadium!

TIME: Opens 3.5 hours before kick-off and closes at the start of first quarter

The free 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. Located south of Bucs Beach in Lot 6D.

TIME: Opens 3.5 hours before kickoff and closes 30 minutes before kickoff

While you're at Bucs Beach at the south end of the stadium, don't miss Bucsparilla – the official pregame invasion! Catch the exciting gameday tradition leading up to stadium gates opening:

The Pirate Ship Arrival: Watch as the official Buccaneers Pirate Ship sails down Tampa Bay Blvd to the rhythm of the Buc Beat Line.

The Krewe Invasion: Captain Fear and his Pirate Krewe storm the beach, tossing beads and t-shirts to fans.

Live Performances: Experience the official flag raise followed by high-energy performances from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders and Buc Beat Line.

Cannon Fire: Live cannon fire signals the grand finale and the official opening of the stadium gates!

TIME: Starts 15 minutes prior to stadium gates open

At the opening of every game, the stage gets set with The Raid! Witness the Team Introductions, an electric Ship Battle hype video, and 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

Cannon Fire: Our pirate ship cannons will fire afters specific moments in the game:

• Touchdown = 6 fires
• Filed Goal = 3 fires
• Extra Point = 1 fire
• Offense enters red zone = 1 fire

Captain of the Krewe: Buccaneers legends and iconic members of the Krewe yell to fire the cannons during the first break of the game

First Down Tampa... Bay!: When the PA announcer says "First down Tampa"... It's the crowd's turn to shout "BAY!"

B-U-C C-A-N E-E-R-S, GO BUCS!: After a Buccaneers scoring drive, get ready to chant "B-U-C C-A-N E-E-R-S... GO BUCS!"