ThunderDome

Opened in 1990

Venue Information

Year Opened

1990

Teams

Team League Years
Tampa Bay Rays
Tampa Bay Rays (2008–present)
Tampa Bay Devil Rays (1998–2007)
Moved to: George M. Steinbrenner Field (2025–present)
MLB 1998 - 2024
Tampa Bay Lightning
Previously: Expo Hall (1993–1993)
Moved to: Benchmark International Arena (1997–present)
NHL 1994 - 1996

Frequently Asked Questions

When was ThunderDome built?

ThunderDome opened in 1990.

Where did the Tampa Bay Rays play after ThunderDome?

After leaving ThunderDome in 2024, the Tampa Bay Rays moved to George M. Steinbrenner Field in 2025.

Where did the Tampa Bay Lightning play before ThunderDome?

Before moving to ThunderDome in 1994, the Tampa Bay Lightning played at Expo Hall in 1993.

Where did the Tampa Bay Lightning play after ThunderDome?

After leaving ThunderDome in 1996, the Tampa Bay Lightning moved to Benchmark International Arena in 1997.

Historical Names

Tropicana Field

1996 - Present

ThunderDome

1993 - 1995

Current

Florida Suncoast Dome

1990 - 1992

Location

Coordinates: 27.7681, -82.6533
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