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Old 10-07-2013, 11:34 AM
 
Location: Land O Lakes FL
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My husband has never been to an NFL game so I am excited that his Panthers are playing the Buccs here. Since we are new to the area I have never been to this stadium. Does anyone have any advice for parking, tailgating etc. We didnt live near a stadium before so I havent been to a game in gosh probably 22 years!
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Old 10-07-2013, 11:50 AM
 
Location: Terra
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The Panthers play the Bucs here every year since they are in the same division.

The tailgating experience is best felt in the official stadium parking, but that can be pricey (~$25). The neighborhoods surrounding the stadium area (east of Himes) offer cheaper parking in private yards (~$10-$20), but there isn't any tailgating. There are some parties that go on around the stadium area off Himes though.
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Old 10-07-2013, 12:02 PM
 
Location: Land O Lakes FL
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The Panthers play the Bucs here every year since they are in the same division.

The tailgating experience is best felt in the official stadium parking, but that can be pricey (~$25). The neighborhoods surrounding the stadium area (east of Himes) offer cheaper parking in private yards (~$10-$20), but there isn't any tailgating. There are some parties that go on around the stadium area off Himes though.

Great to know....I wish my Redskins were playing in Fl but oh well. I think I'll suck up the parking fee so my husbands gets the full experience.

I wish My redskins were playing in Fl but I didnt get that lucky! I shoulda gone to the preseason game.
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Old 10-07-2013, 12:32 PM
 
Location: Tampa, FL
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Tampa Tribune sponsors a tailgating party near Lot 14, I believe. Parking can be a hassle getting in and out, so better to go early. I'm not sure how many hours the gates open before the game, but I'm guessing about 3 1/2 hrs. I believe that's a night game, too - usually a better turnout for night games at RayJay. Make sure you don't bring any large bags to the stadium or you'll be sent back - needs to be a small clear bag.
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Old 10-07-2013, 12:34 PM
 
Location: Tampa, FL
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these guys provide tailgating to near the stadium - I think they ask for donations only ----I doubt if they mind opponent fans showing up

Tailgate! | What The Buc?
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Old 10-07-2013, 01:09 PM
 
Location: Land O Lakes FL
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these guys provide tailgating to near the stadium - I think they ask for donations only ----I doubt if they mind opponent fans showing up

Tailgate! | What The Buc?
EXCELLENT to know...I was wondering how they were here with the visiting team fans.
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Old 10-07-2013, 01:29 PM
 
Location: Spring Hill, Florida
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these guys provide tailgating to near the stadium - I think they ask for donations only ----I doubt if they mind opponent fans showing up

Tailgate! | What The Buc?
Pretty cool. I'll be doing some tailgating Sunday when the Eagles are in town. My brother got a parking pass for Lot 8.
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