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Raymond James Stadium, Home of Super Bowl XLIII

  • Opened in September 20, 1998
  • Raymond James Stadium was home to Super Bowl XXXV in 2001
  • Tampa Stadium was home to Super Bowl XVIII in 1981 and Super Bowl XXV in 1991.
  • Capacity: 72,500 for Super Bowl
  • Home of: Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFL football) and University of South Florida Bulls (NCAA football)
  • Surface: grass: ten-time winner of award for best field in the NFL
  • Known worldwide for its fan amenities, superb playing field and unique features
  • Its most fan amenities famous—is Buccaneer Cove
    • Located in the north end zone
    • 20,000-square-foot cove
    • Features a 103-foot-long authentic replica of 1800s pirate ship overlooking a façade fishing village
  • Fantastic views from any of the stadium’s theater-style seats
  • Large video scoreboards at each end zone
  • 2 air-conditioned lounges accessible to more than 12,000 club ticket holders and 3,000 luxury suite guests
    • 3 private suite levels feature air-conditioned 195 luxury suites
    • Many amenities including fully retractable windows, multiple televisions, private bars and private restrooms