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HISTORY:

In January 2012, the facility was renamed Tampa Bay Times Forum, in keeping with the renaming of the St. Petersburg Times. The arena was known as the Ice Palace from 1996 to 2002, when naming rights were sold to the St. Petersburg Times newspaper. The Lightning won its only Stanley Cup championship in the building in 2004. The arena offers luxurious and unique fan experiences throughout the building, including the Ice Box, a section where fans can sit between the team benches, all-inclusive clubs, luxury suites, private party areas and more. Prices for each experience vary. The arena has held several major events, including the 1999 NHL All-Star Game, World Wrestling Federation, the 2003 first- and second-round games NCAA men's basketball tournament and the 2008 women's basketball Final Four. In 2012, the arena will host the NCAA Frozen Four hockey championships.

SEATING NOTES:

• Ice Box seating is located between the benches in section 101.
• VIP Row A seating includes Plaza Level, Row A only.
• VIP Row B seating includes Plaza Level, Row B only.
• Jeep Club Row A seating includes Row A only.
• Terrace Front Row seating includes Row A only.
• Tickets not specified by the seller as VIP Row A, VIP Row B, Ice Box, Jeep Club Row A or Terrace Front Row may map to a less premium section.

Kids:

All ages are welcome. Children ages 2 and older must have a ticket to enter.

General:

Items not allowed: no bags, no backpacks, no camera bags, no binocular bags, no video recording devices, no audio recording devices, no laser pointers, no weapons of any kind, no bottles, no cans, no containers, no sharp objects, no sticks, no poles, no fireworks, no pepper spray, no mace, no food or beverage, no drugs, no controlled substances. Items allowed: purses, diaper bags, binoculars, baby bottles and formula. Note: All items are subject to search. Smoking policy: This is a no-smoking venue. Smoking terraces are located outside of the venue.

Address:

401 Channelside Drive
Tampa, FL 33602

Directions:

From Orlando/Lakeland: Take I-4 West to Exit 1 (Downtown East). Head south on 21st Street to Palm Avenue. Head west on Palm Avenue to Nick Nuccio Parkway. Head south on Nick Nuccio Parkway to Channelside Drive. Head south on Channelside Drive to Gunn and then make a left on Gunn. Follow the signs.

From Bradenton/Sarasota: Take I-75 North to Exit 50 (Lee Roy Selmon -- Crosstown Expressway). Head east on Crosstown Expressway to Exit 8 (Downtown East). Head west on Kennedy Boulevard to Morgan Street and head south on Morgan Street to Channelside Drive. Follow the signs.

From Brandon: Take State Road 60 (Adamo) West to Channelside Drive. Head south on Channelside to Gunn, make a left on Gunn. Follow the signs. From St. Petersburg: Take I-275 North to Exit 15 (Gandy Boulevard). Head east on Gandy to Lee Roy Selmon (Crosstown Expressway). Head east on Crosstown Expressway to Exit 4 (Willow Avenue). Head east on Platt/Channelside Drive to Morgan. Follow the signs.

From Clearwater: Take State Road 60 (Gulf to Bay/Courtney Campbell Causeway) to I-275. Head north on I-275 to Exit 24 (Armenia Avenue). Head south on Armenia Avenue to Platt Street. Head east on Platt Street/Channelside Drive to Morgan. Follow the signs.

From Northwest Tampa: Take Veterans Expressway (State Road 589) South to I-275. Head north on I-275 to Exit 24 (Armenia Avenue). Head south on Armenia Avenue to Platt Street. Head east on Platt Street/Channelside Drive. Follow the signs.

From Tampa: Take I-275 South to Exit 26 (Downtown East/Jefferson Street). Head south on Jefferson/Pierce to Whiting Street. Head west on Whiting Street to Morgan. Head south on Morgan to Channelside Drive. Follow the signs.

Parking:

Several parking lots and garages are available near Tampa Bay Times Forum. VIP parking can be purchased through the Tampa Bay Times Forum.

Transportation:

Tampa Bay Times Forum is accessible through the Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority. For schedules and more information, visit the Hartline Web site. Transportation includes an in-town trolley.