History on St. Pete Times Forum (www.sptimesforum.com)
The St. Pete Times Forum officially opened on October 20, 1996, then named "the Ice Palace." Constructed along the Garrison Channel in downtown Tampa, the Times Forum has become the jewel of downtown Tampa, hosting more than 150 events and more than 1.5 million guests annually. Home of the National Hockey League's Tampa Bay Lightning, the arena features state-of-the-art technology and an innovative design which combine to make the St. Pete Times Forum one of the finest facilities in North America. The St. Pete Times Forum encompasses 670,000 square feet with three decks and seven separate levels. The building is 133 feet 10 inches in height and 493 feet in diameter. It contains 3,400 tons of steel, 30,000 cubic yards of concrete and 70,000 square feet of glass. In addition to serving as home of the 2004 Stanley Cup champion Lightning and the five-time Arena Football League champion Tampa Bay Storm, the 21,000 seat venue is the proud home of concerts, family events, ice shows, circuses and other indoor sports.
In 2001, the naming rights to the Ice Palace were sold to the St. Petersburg Times, a daily newspaper which circulates throughout the Tampa Bay area. Situated just two blocks from the Tampa Convention Center and less than three blocks from three of Tampa Bay's finest hotels, the Times Forum serves as the perfect host for NCAA Championship events, offering the finest guest experiences for the participating institutions, student-athletes and their fans. Having now hosted several of the top collegiate events in the nation over the past six years, the Times Forum is now focusing its attention on the 2009 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championships in December.
Past major event successes at the St. Pete Times Forum include: 1999 NHL All Star Game, 2003 NCAA Men's Basketball First and Second Rounds, 2004 NHL Stanley Cup Finals, 2007 ACC Men's Basketball Championship, 2008 NCAA Men's Basketball First and Second Rounds, 2008 NCAA Women's Final Four and 2009 Men's SEC Basketball Championship.
In addition to the 2009 NCAA Women's Volleyball Championship, the Times Forum is also scheduled to host the 2012 NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Frozen Four and the 2015 NCAA Women's Final Four.
Directions:
FROM ST PETERSBURG/MEDERIA BEACH:
Take I-275 North to Exit 44 (Ashley Drive) to Jackson
Left on Jackson to Morgan
Right on Morgan to Channelside
FROM CLEARWATER/LARGO/PINELLAS/PALM HARBOR/TARPON SPRINGS/OLDSMAR:
Take SR 60 (Gulf to Bay/Courtney Campbell) to I-275
North on I-275 to Exit 44 (Ashley Drive) to Jackson
Left on Jackson to Morgan
Right on Morgan to Channelside
NORTHWEST TAMPA/HUDSON/NEW PORT RICHEY/PASCO/SPRINGHILL:
Take Veterans Expressway (SR 589) South to I-275
Take exit 42 (Armenia Avenue)
Go south on Armenia Avenue to Platt Street
Go left on Platt
Platt turns into Channelside Drive
NORTH TAMPA/OCALA/GAINESVILLE/TOWN AND COUNTRY/LAND O LAKES/ZEPHYRHILLS:
Take I-275 South to Exit 45A (Downtown East)
Go south on Jefferson to Whiting Street
Right on Whiting Street to Morgan
Left on Morgan to Channelside
ORLANDO/LAKELAND/PLANT CITY/DAYTONA/ JACKSONVILLE/POLK COUNTY:
Take I-4 West to I-275 South
Take Exit 45A (Downtown East)
Go south on Jefferson to Whiting Street
Right on Whiting Street to Morgan
Left on Morgan to Channelside Drive
BRADENTON/SARASOTA/VENICE/FT MYERS/FT LAUDERDALE/MIAMI/NAPLES/PORT CHARLES:
Take I-75 North to Exit 50 Crosstown Expressway (TOLL)
West on Crosstown Expressway to Exit 8 (Downtown East)
Right on Kennedy Blvd to Morgan
Left on Morgan to Channelside Drive
BRANDON/VERO BEACH/PALM BEACH/GIBSON:
Take SR 60 (Adamo Drive) West to Channelside Drive
Go south on Channelside Drive
Parking:
Parking prices vary per event. For more information, please visit the McDonald's Box Office at the St. Pete Times Forum or call 813/ 301-2500.
Box Office Numbers:
Contact Numbers:
813/ 301-2500 McDonald's Box Office at the St Pete Times Forum
813/ 301-6900 Group Sales
813/ 301-6700 Accessible Line
813/ 301-6600 Tampa Bay Lightning/Tampa Bay Storm
Box Office Hours:
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday-Friday
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Saturday
Day of Event: hours vary with event time. Please call 813/ 301-2500 for specifics.
Types of Payment Accepted: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover
Will Call:
Location: McDonald's Box Office at the St Pete Times Forum
Opens: normal Box Office hours on event day
Customer must present the actual credit card used for the purchase, a photo ID and Ticketmaster account order number in order to receive tickets.
Accessible Seating:
This is an accessible venue.
For sight and hearing impaired seating please call 813/ 301-6700.
Wheelchair transportation available
Sign language interpreters available with advance request
Assistive animals welcome
Drop off circle available along North end of building (Channelside Drive)
Personal sound enhancement receivers available
For additional information, please visit www.sptimesforum.com.
General Rules:
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 or drug paraphernalia
no controlled substances
Items Allowed:
purses
diaper bags
binoculars
baby bottles and formula
camera rules vary with events.
Please call 813/ 301-2500 for details.
NOTE: All items are subject to search
** In order to enhance the safety of patrons attending events at the St. Pete Times Forum, persons purchasing tickets should be aware that as a condition to entry that they may be subject to a security search and that the purchasing of tickets will constitute a consent to such search.
Smoking Policy: This is a NO smoking venue. Smoking areas are located outside of the venue.
Children Rules:
For Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus: Kids 0-23 months are free. If child has reached their 2nd birthday, they must have a ticket to enter.
For Disney on Ice: Kids 0-23 months are free. If child has reached their 2nd birthday, they must have a ticket to enter.
For General Events: All ages are welcome. Kids 0-1 are free. If child has reached their 2nd birthday, they must have a ticket to enter. Children's policy may vary on some family shows.
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