Raymond James Stadium
Raymond James Stadium, known as “Ray Jay”, is a football stadium in Tampa, Florida, home of the South Florida Bulls, who play in the American of NCAA Division I FBS. It opened in 1998, making it 28 years old in 2026 and seats 65,857 fans. It ranks 2nd of 14 in the American by capacity. It is also home of the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The team plays on natural grass. USF plans to move to a new on-campus stadium (about 35,000 seats) expected in 2027. Its record crowd is 69,383 vs. Florida State (2012).
Stadium facts
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Home of
- South Florida Bulls; Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL)
- School
- University of South Florida
- Conference
- American
- Subdivision
- Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS)
- Opened
- 1998
- Capacity
- 65,857
- Playing surface
- Natural grass
- Nickname
- Ray Jay
- Former names
- Tampa Community Stadium (during construction)
- Record crowd
- 69,383 vs. Florida State (2012)
- Size rank in FBS
- 27th of 138
Famous games at Raymond James Stadium
- 2007: Beat West Virginia 21–13 before 67,012
- 2009: Lost 31–10 to Miami before 66,469
- 2012: USF-record crowd for 30–17 loss to Florida State
Plan your trip to Raymond James Stadium
Stadiums near Raymond James Stadium10
- 1FBSAcrisure Bounce House — UCF Knights 81 mi
- 2FCSSpec Martin Municipal Stadium — Stetson Hatters 102 mi
- 3FBSSteve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — Florida Gators 119 mi
- 4FCSDaytona Stadium — Bethune–Cookman Wildcats 123 mi
- 5FBSHoward Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium — Florida Atlantic Owls 180 mi
- 6FBSHard Rock Stadium — Miami Hurricanes 194 mi
- 7FBSPitbull Stadium — FIU Panthers 202 mi
- 8FBSBobby Bowden Field at Doak S. Campbell Stadium — Florida State Seminoles 205 mi
- 9FCSBragg Memorial Stadium — Florida A&M Rattlers 205 mi
- 10FBSAllen E. Paulson Stadium — Georgia Southern Eagles 313 mi
Questions about Raymond James Stadium
Where do the South Florida Bulls play home games?
The South Florida Bulls play at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
How many people does Raymond James Stadium hold?
Raymond James Stadium has a capacity of 65,857.
When did Raymond James Stadium open?
Raymond James Stadium opened in 1998.
What is Raymond James Stadium’s nickname?
Raymond James Stadium is known as “Ray Jay.”
What is the attendance record at Raymond James Stadium?
The record crowd at Raymond James Stadium is 69,383 vs. Florida State (2012).
Does Raymond James Stadium have grass or turf?
Raymond James Stadium has a natural grass field.
Where do the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play home games?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers play at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida.
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