Tampa Stadium
Tampa Stadium was the home field of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Florida. It opened in 1967 and held 74,301 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 1998).
Buccaneers home until Raymond James Stadium opened next door in 1998; imploded in 1999 and the site is now parking for Raymond James Stadium.
Stadium facts
- Location
- Tampa, Florida
- Status
- Demolished
- Opened
- 1967
- Closed
- 1998
- Capacity
- 74,301
- Teams
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976–1997)
- Other names
- Houlihan's Stadium; The Big Sombrero
Teams that played here
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL), 1976–1997
Stadiums near Tampa Stadium10
- 1NFLRaymond James Stadium — South Florida Bulls & Tampa Bay Buccaneers same city
- 2FormerCamping World Stadium — UCF Knights 77 mi
- 3FBSAcrisure Bounce House — UCF Knights 82 mi
- 4FCSSpec Martin Municipal Stadium — Stetson Hatters 102 mi
- 5FormerFleming Field — Florida Gators 116 mi
- 6FBSSteve Spurrier-Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium — Florida Gators 117 mi
- 7FCSDaytona Stadium — Bethune–Cookman Wildcats 123 mi
- 8NFLEverBank Stadium — Jacksonville Jaguars 170 mi
- 9FBSHoward Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium — Florida Atlantic Owls 184 mi
- 10FormerLockhart Stadium — Florida Atlantic Owls 190 mi
Questions about Tampa Stadium
Who played at Tampa Stadium?
Tampa Stadium was home to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976–1997).
When did Tampa Stadium open?
Tampa Stadium opened in 1967.
Is Tampa Stadium still standing?
No. Tampa Stadium has been demolished.
How many fans did Tampa Stadium hold?
Tampa Stadium held about 74,301 fans.
What football stadiums are near Tampa Stadium today?
Raymond James Stadium (South Florida Bulls & Tampa Bay Buccaneers) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.
Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.