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        The doors to the 670,000-square-foot Amalie Arena (originally called the Ice Palace) first opened on October 12, 1996 with its first event, the Royal Hanneford Circus. The Circus was followed shortly thereafter by the first Lightning game played on October 20, 1996. The Lightning won 5-2 over the New York Rangers. The arena, also home to the Arena Football League’s Tampa Bay Storm, has hosted numerous high-profile events including the 1999 NHL All-Star Game, the 2007 ACC Men’s Basketball Tournament, the 2008 NCAA Women’s Final Four, the 2009 SEC Men’s Basketball Tournament, a rally for then-presidential candidate Barack Obama, the 2012 NCAA Men's Frozen Four and more. The Tampa Bay Times Forum is scheduled to host the 2012 Republican National Convention in August. In 2002, the building was renamed from the Ice Palace to the St. Pete Times Forum as part of a new partnership with the St. Petersburg Times. From 2011-2013, the publicly-owned Amalie Arena underwent a $62 million transformation that was privately funded by Tampa Bay Sports and Entertainment owner and chairman, Jeff Vinik. On December 31, 2011 the St. Petersburg Times changed its name to the Tampa Bay Times, and the arena was unveiled as the Tampa Bay Times Forum to follow suit. In August 2014, local Tampa Bay company Amalie Oil entered an agreement for the naming rights to the arena.
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        Phone: (813) 209-0299

        Phone: (813) 301-6600

        Phone: (813) 301-2500

        Phone: (813) 301-1480

        Neighborhoods
        Northeast Tampa, Downtown Tampa
        Other Link

        http://www.amaliearena.com

        Category
        Stadiums, Arenas & Athletic Fields
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        James W.

        10/11/2010

        Overall
        No bad seat for lightning games.

        I was a little concerned about having seats in a very high section as far as seeing the action. I had heard that the forum has no bad seats and this is true. We were 6 rows from the top and could see everything on the ice with no problem. Do not bring binoculars you won't need them, unless you want a close up of a favorite player. Parking was easy and ranged from 10 - 15 dollars close to/ at the forum. I was also suprised that after the game traffic cleared out in 15/20 mins, so hang out and get something to eat before you go home and the streets will be traffic free. Ushers and staff were very nice and helpful. Only bad is price of food and drink, but I think that is the norm for these events. $11 for a 16 oz beer.

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        skatz4

        12/09/2009

        Overall
        Perfect for hockey

        I have been to several different NHL arenas. This place belongs on top of the list.

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        Details

        Phone: (813) 301-6500

        Address: 375 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

        Website: http://www.amaliearena.com

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