Schedule Scout: Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2025
Are you heading to Tampa for some football this fall? Or are you a Bucs fan planning on heading out on the road to follow the team? Either way, we’ve got all the info you need to plan the best road trips.
For this Schedule Scout, we’ve obviously included the local Tampa teams – the Rays, Bucs, Lightning, and USF. But we’ve also included events in Orlando, like the Magic, Orlando SC, and the Pride (NWSL). And, on occasion, we’ve also included events further away, like Florida State in Tallahassee and the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Week 1: September 4-8, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons
Thursday 9/4 | Friday 9/5 | Saturday 9/6 | Sunday 9/7 | Monday 9/8 |
Durham @ Gwinnett, 5:05pm & 8:05pm (MiLB) | Los Angeles Sparks @ Atlanta Dream, 6:30pm (WNBA) | Liberty @ Jacksonville State, 11:00am (NCAA-F) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons, 1:00pm (NFL) | Connecticut Sun @ Atlanta Dream, 6:30pm (WNBA) |
Durham @ Gwinnett, 7:05pm (MiLB) | Gardner Webb @ Georgia Tech, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Durham @ Gwinnett, 1:05pm (MiLB) | Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta Braves, 7:15pm (MLB) | |
Seattle Mariners @ Atlanta Braves, 7:15pm (MLB) | Austin Peay @ Georgia, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Seattle Mariners @ Atlanta Braves, 1:35pm (MLB) | ||
Troy @ Clemson, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Durham @ Gwinnett, 6:05pm (MiLB) | ||||
Louisiana-Monroe @ Alabama, 6:45pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Memphis @ Georgia State, 7:00pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Seattle Mariners @ Atlanta Braves, 7:15pm (MLB) | ||||
Ball State @ Auburn, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you’re chasing minor league ballparks, you can start on Thursday, about 40 miles from downtown Atlanta at the Gwinnett Stripers (the Braves’ AAA affiliate), where they have a doubleheader starting at 5:05. On Friday, the Braves begin a homestand against the Mariners at Truist Park. Saturday is brimming with college football options, as Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, and Jacksonville State are all playing at home. And then Sunday, it’s NFL opening day for the Falcons. It’s a lot going on, but you can handle it!
Week 1: September 4-8, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons
Thursday 9/4 | Friday 9/5 | Saturday 9/6 | Sunday 9/7 | Monday 9/8 |
Durham @ Gwinnett, 5:05pm & 8:05pm (MiLB) | Los Angeles Sparks @ Atlanta Dream, 6:30pm (WNBA) | Liberty @ Jacksonville State, 11:00am (NCAA-F) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Atlanta Falcons, 1:00pm (NFL) | Connecticut Sun @ Atlanta Dream, 6:30pm (WNBA) |
Durham @ Gwinnett, 7:05pm (MiLB) | Gardner Webb @ Georgia Tech, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Durham @ Gwinnett, 1:05pm (MiLB) | Chicago Cubs @ Atlanta Braves, 7:15pm (MLB) | |
Seattle Mariners @ Atlanta Braves, 7:15pm (MLB) | Austin Peay @ Georgia, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | Seattle Mariners @ Atlanta Braves, 1:35pm (MLB) | ||
Troy @ Clemson, 3:30pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Durham @ Gwinnett, 6:05pm (MiLB) | ||||
Louisiana-Monroe @ Alabama, 6:45pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Memphis @ Georgia State, 7:00pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Seattle Mariners @ Atlanta Braves, 7:15pm (MLB) | ||||
Ball State @ Auburn, 7:30pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you’re chasing minor league ballparks, you can start on Thursday, about 40 miles from downtown Atlanta at the Gwinnett Stripers (the Braves’ AAA affiliate), where they have a doubleheader starting at 5:05. On Friday, the Braves begin a homestand against the Mariners at Truist Park. Saturday is brimming with college football options, as Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, and Jacksonville State are all playing at home. And then Sunday, it’s NFL opening day for the Falcons. It’s a lot going on, but you can handle it!
Week 2: September 11-15, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Houston Texans
Thursday 9/11 | Friday 9/12 | Saturday 9/13 | Sunday 9/14 | Monday 9/15 |
Colorado @ Houston, 6:30pm (NCAA-F) | UIW @ UTSA, 2:30pm (NCAA-F) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Houston Texans, 6:00pm (NFL) | ||
UTEP @ Texas, 3:15pm (NCAA-F) | Texas Rangers @ Houston Astros, 7:10pm (MLB) | |||
Prairie View @ Rice, 6:00pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Monday night games always create an opportunity for interesting travel. In this case, it would allow you to head to Austin for the Texas vs. UTEP game on Saturday, spend the entire day exploring Austin on Sunday, and get to Houston in plenty of time for Texans-Bucs on Monday night.
Week 2: September 11-15, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Houston Texans
Thursday 9/11 | Friday 9/12 | Saturday 9/13 | Sunday 9/14 | Monday 9/15 |
Colorado @ Houston, 6:30pm (NCAA-F) | UIW @ UTSA, 2:30pm (NCAA-F) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Houston Texans, 6:00pm (NFL) | ||
UTEP @ Texas, 3:15pm (NCAA-F) | Texas Rangers @ Houston Astros, 7:10pm (MLB) | |||
Prairie View @ Rice, 6:00pm (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Monday night games always create an opportunity for interesting travel. In this case, it would allow you to head to Austin for the Texas vs. UTEP game on Saturday, spend the entire day exploring Austin on Sunday, and get to Houston in plenty of time for Texans-Bucs on Monday night.
Week 3: September 18-22, New York Jets @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 9/18 | Friday 9/19 | Saturday 9/20 | Sunday 9/21 | Monday 9/22 |
Toronto Blue Jays @ Tampa Bay Rays, 1:10pm (MLB) | North Carolina Courage @ Orlando Pride, 7:30pm (NWSL) | Kent State @ Florida State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays, 12:10pm (MLB) | |
Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays, 7:35pm (MLB) | North Carolina @ Central Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) | New York Jets @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
South Carolina State @ South Florida, 12:00pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays, 7:05pm (MLB) | ||||
Nashville SC @ Orlando SC, 7:30pm (MLS) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
This weekend in Tampa has the Rays, South Florida, and the Bucs all at home. You could also start in Orlando on Friday for the NWSL, and then college football and MLS soccer on Saturday before driving to Tampa. Plenty of choices!
Week 3: September 18-22, New York Jets @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 9/18 | Friday 9/19 | Saturday 9/20 | Sunday 9/21 | Monday 9/22 |
Toronto Blue Jays @ Tampa Bay Rays, 1:10pm (MLB) | North Carolina Courage @ Orlando Pride, 7:30pm (NWSL) | Kent State @ Florida State, TBD (NCAA-F) | Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays, 12:10pm (MLB) | |
Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays, 7:35pm (MLB) | North Carolina @ Central Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) | New York Jets @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00pm (NFL) | ||
South Carolina State @ South Florida, 12:00pm (NCAA-F) | ||||
Boston Red Sox @ Tampa Bay Rays, 7:05pm (MLB) | ||||
Nashville SC @ Orlando SC, 7:30pm (MLS) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
This weekend in Tampa has the Rays, South Florida, and the Bucs all at home. You could also start in Orlando on Friday for the NWSL, and then college football and MLS soccer on Saturday before driving to Tampa. Plenty of choices!
Week 4: September 25-29, Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 9/25 | Friday 9/26 | Saturday 9/27 | Sunday 9/28 | Monday 9/29 |
Carolina Hurricanes @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) | Nashville Predators @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) | Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a pretty quiet sports weekend in Tampa in Week 4. The Lightning have back-to-back preseason games on Friday and Saturday, which is a cheap way to check out their arena. And then on Friday, it’s Bucs vs. Eagles at 1:00.
Week 4: September 25-29, Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 9/25 | Friday 9/26 | Saturday 9/27 | Sunday 9/28 | Monday 9/29 |
Carolina Hurricanes @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) | Nashville Predators @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL preseason) | Philadelphia Eagles @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a pretty quiet sports weekend in Tampa in Week 4. The Lightning have back-to-back preseason games on Friday and Saturday, which is a cheap way to check out their arena. And then on Friday, it’s Bucs vs. Eagles at 1:00.
Week 5: October 2-6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Seattle Seahawks
Thursday 10/2 | Friday 10/3 | Saturday 10/4 | Sunday 10/5 | Monday 10/6 |
Portland Timbers @ Seattle Sounders, 7:30pm (MLS) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Seattle Seahawks, 1:05pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a pretty simple doubleheader weekend in Seattle. On Saturday, the Sounders host their biggest rival, the Portland Timbers. On Sunday, the Seahawks host the Bucs. Both games are at Lumen Field.
Week 5: October 2-6, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Seattle Seahawks
Thursday 10/2 | Friday 10/3 | Saturday 10/4 | Sunday 10/5 | Monday 10/6 |
Portland Timbers @ Seattle Sounders, 7:30pm (MLS) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Seattle Seahawks, 1:05pm (NFL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a pretty simple doubleheader weekend in Seattle. On Saturday, the Sounders host their biggest rival, the Portland Timbers. On Sunday, the Seahawks host the Bucs. Both games are at Lumen Field.
Week 6: October 9-13, San Francisco 49ers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 10/9 | Friday 10/10 | Saturday 10/11 | Sunday 10/12 | Monday 10/13 |
Ottawa Senators @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL) | Portland Thorns @ Orlando Pride, 8:00pm (NWSL) | Pitt @ Florida State, TBD (NCAA-F) | San Francisco 49ers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00pm (NFL) | |
New Jersey Devils @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL) | Miami Heat @ Orlando Magic, 6:00pm (NBA preseason) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you want the easy trip, get into Tampa on Saturday in time for the Lightning to play the Devils. If you want the harder trip, start in Tallahassee for Florida State vs. Pitt. It’s a very solid four-hour drive between Tallahassee and Tampa, so this is a full-fledged road trip, but if the schedules align, it may be worth it.
Week 6: October 9-13, San Francisco 49ers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 10/9 | Friday 10/10 | Saturday 10/11 | Sunday 10/12 | Monday 10/13 |
Ottawa Senators @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL) | Portland Thorns @ Orlando Pride, 8:00pm (NWSL) | Pitt @ Florida State, TBD (NCAA-F) | San Francisco 49ers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00pm (NFL) | |
New Jersey Devils @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL) | Miami Heat @ Orlando Magic, 6:00pm (NBA preseason) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you want the easy trip, get into Tampa on Saturday in time for the Lightning to play the Devils. If you want the harder trip, start in Tallahassee for Florida State vs. Pitt. It’s a very solid four-hour drive between Tallahassee and Tampa, so this is a full-fledged road trip, but if the schedules align, it may be worth it.
Week 7: October 16-20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions
Thursday 10/16 | Friday 10/17 | Saturday 10/18 | Sunday 10/19 | Monday 10/20 |
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Detroit Red Wings, 7:00pm (NHL) | Washington @ Michigan, TBD (NCAA-F) | Edmonton Oilers @ Detroit Red Wings, 3:00pm (NHL) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions, 7:00pm (NFL) | |
Kent State @ Toledo, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you’re gonna do a long sports weekend in Michigan, this is exactly the weekend you want. On Friday, you can get some Tampa/Tampa action going as the Lightning visit the Red Wings. On Saturday, it’s Michigan hosting Washington. On Sunday, more hockey – Red Wings vs. Oilers. And then you’ve got all of Monday to explore Detroit before the Lions-Bucs game that night.
Week 7: October 16-20, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions
Thursday 10/16 | Friday 10/17 | Saturday 10/18 | Sunday 10/19 | Monday 10/20 |
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Detroit Red Wings, 7:00pm (NHL) | Washington @ Michigan, TBD (NCAA-F) | Edmonton Oilers @ Detroit Red Wings, 3:00pm (NHL) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Detroit Lions, 7:00pm (NFL) | |
Kent State @ Toledo, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you’re gonna do a long sports weekend in Michigan, this is exactly the weekend you want. On Friday, you can get some Tampa/Tampa action going as the Lightning visit the Red Wings. On Saturday, it’s Michigan hosting Washington. On Sunday, more hockey – Red Wings vs. Oilers. And then you’ve got all of Monday to explore Detroit before the Lions-Bucs game that night.
Week 8: October 23-27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints
Thursday 10/23 | Friday 10/24 | Saturday 10/25 | Sunday 10/26 | Monday 10/27 |
Mississippi College @ LSU, TBD (NCAA-W) | San Antonio Spurs @ New Orleans Pelicans, 7:00pm (NBA) | Texas A&M @ LSU, TBD (NCAA-F) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints, 3:05pm (NFL) | Boston Bruins @ New Orleans Pelicans, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
This is a great weekend for a taste of New Orleans (sports, that is). On Friday, the Pelicans are hosting the Spurs at Smoothie King Center. On Saturday, you should drive up to Baton Rouge for LSU vs. Texas A&M. You can even stay overnight, since the Saints-Bucs game doesn’t start until 3:05.
Week 8: October 23-27, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints
Thursday 10/23 | Friday 10/24 | Saturday 10/25 | Sunday 10/26 | Monday 10/27 |
Mississippi College @ LSU, TBD (NCAA-W) | San Antonio Spurs @ New Orleans Pelicans, 7:00pm (NBA) | Texas A&M @ LSU, TBD (NCAA-F) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ New Orleans Saints, 3:05pm (NFL) | Boston Bruins @ New Orleans Pelicans, 7:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
This is a great weekend for a taste of New Orleans (sports, that is). On Friday, the Pelicans are hosting the Spurs at Smoothie King Center. On Saturday, you should drive up to Baton Rouge for LSU vs. Texas A&M. You can even stay overnight, since the Saints-Bucs game doesn’t start until 3:05.
Week 9: October 30 - November 3, BYE
Week 9: October 30 - November 3, BYE
Week 10: November 6-10, New England Patriots @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 11/6 | Friday 11/7 | Saturday 11/8 | Sunday 11/9 | Monday 11/10 |
UTSA @ South Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) | Houston @ Central Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) | Washington Capitals @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL) | New England Patriots @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00pm (NFL) | Portland Trailblazers @ Orlando Magic, 7:00pm (NBA) |
Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic, 7:00pm (NBA) | Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic, 6:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Same city doubleheader alert! If you’re a Boston sports fan, pay attention: the Boston Celtics are at the Orlando Magic on Friday night (they play them again on Sunday, but it would probably be cutting it too close to try to get there after the Bucs game). So if you want to see two of your teams on the same trip, this is a great opportunity. Fly into Orlando and get a one-way car rental so you can drive from there to Tampa. On Saturday night, the Lightning and the Caps play in Tampa, so you can watch Ovechkin continue setting his scoring record.
Week 10: November 6-10, New England Patriots @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 11/6 | Friday 11/7 | Saturday 11/8 | Sunday 11/9 | Monday 11/10 |
UTSA @ South Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) | Houston @ Central Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) | Washington Capitals @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL) | New England Patriots @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00pm (NFL) | Portland Trailblazers @ Orlando Magic, 7:00pm (NBA) |
Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic, 7:00pm (NBA) | Boston Celtics @ Orlando Magic, 6:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Same city doubleheader alert! If you’re a Boston sports fan, pay attention: the Boston Celtics are at the Orlando Magic on Friday night (they play them again on Sunday, but it would probably be cutting it too close to try to get there after the Bucs game). So if you want to see two of your teams on the same trip, this is a great opportunity. Fly into Orlando and get a one-way car rental so you can drive from there to Tampa. On Saturday night, the Lightning and the Caps play in Tampa, so you can watch Ovechkin continue setting his scoring record.
Week 11: November 13-17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Buffalo Bills
Thursday 11/13 | Friday 11/14 | Saturday 11/15 | Sunday 11/16 | Monday 11/17 |
Los Angeles Kings @ Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00pm (NHL) | Paul McCartney @ KeyBank Center, 8:00pm | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Buffalo Bills, 1:00pm (NFL) | Edmonton Oilers @ Buffalo Sabres, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you’re a fan of a certain age, then you should know that Paul McCartney will be playing at KeyBank Center on Friday night. We mention this not just because he’s an icon, but because it’s very rare to have the chance to see him play at a non-football/baseball venue. KeyBank Center will seem downright quaint by comparison.
Week 11: November 13-17, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Buffalo Bills
Thursday 11/13 | Friday 11/14 | Saturday 11/15 | Sunday 11/16 | Monday 11/17 |
Los Angeles Kings @ Toronto Maple Leafs, 7:00pm (NHL) | Paul McCartney @ KeyBank Center, 8:00pm | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Buffalo Bills, 1:00pm (NFL) | Edmonton Oilers @ Buffalo Sabres, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you’re a fan of a certain age, then you should know that Paul McCartney will be playing at KeyBank Center on Friday night. We mention this not just because he’s an icon, but because it’s very rare to have the chance to see him play at a non-football/baseball venue. KeyBank Center will seem downright quaint by comparison.
Week 12: November 20-24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Los Angeles Rams
Thursday 11/20 | Friday 11/21 | Saturday 11/22 | Sunday 11/23 | Monday 11/24 |
Ottawa Senators @ Anaheim Ducks, 7:00pm (NHL) | Boston Bruins @ Los Angeles Kings, 7:30pm (NHL) | Washington @ UCLA, TBD (NCAA-F) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Los Angeles Rams, 5:20pm (NFL) | Ottawa Senators @ Los Angeles Kings, 6:00pm (NHL) |
Vegas Golden Knights @ Anaheim Ducks, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We love this Week 12 lineup. Start on Friday at Crypto.com Arena for Kings vs. Bruins. On Saturday, you can go to the Rose Bowl for UCLA vs. Washington. And then on Sunday, it’s the Rams and the Bucs in primetime (which is an early 5:20 on the West Coast).
Week 12: November 20-24, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Los Angeles Rams
Thursday 11/20 | Friday 11/21 | Saturday 11/22 | Sunday 11/23 | Monday 11/24 |
Ottawa Senators @ Anaheim Ducks, 7:00pm (NHL) | Boston Bruins @ Los Angeles Kings, 7:30pm (NHL) | Washington @ UCLA, TBD (NCAA-F) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Los Angeles Rams, 5:20pm (NFL) | Ottawa Senators @ Los Angeles Kings, 6:00pm (NHL) |
Vegas Golden Knights @ Anaheim Ducks, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We love this Week 12 lineup. Start on Friday at Crypto.com Arena for Kings vs. Bruins. On Saturday, you can go to the Rose Bowl for UCLA vs. Washington. And then on Sunday, it’s the Rams and the Bucs in primetime (which is an early 5:20 on the West Coast).
Week 13: November 27 - December 1, Arizona Cardinals @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 11/27 | Friday 11/28 | Saturday 11/29 | Sunday 11/30 | Monday 12/1 |
Florida State @ Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) | Arizona Cardinals @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00pm (NFL) | Chicago Bulls @ Orlando Magic, 7:30pm (NBA) | ||
Rice @ South Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you’re up for a drive, you can hit the Florida-Florida State game in Gainesville, and then get back to Tampa for the Cardinals game on Sunday. If you’d rather limit the driving, you can do back-to-back games at Raymond James Stadium, with South Florida hosting Rice on Saturday.
Week 13: November 27 - December 1, Arizona Cardinals @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 11/27 | Friday 11/28 | Saturday 11/29 | Sunday 11/30 | Monday 12/1 |
Florida State @ Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) | Arizona Cardinals @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00pm (NFL) | Chicago Bulls @ Orlando Magic, 7:30pm (NBA) | ||
Rice @ South Florida, TBD (NCAA-F) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
If you’re up for a drive, you can hit the Florida-Florida State game in Gainesville, and then get back to Tampa for the Cardinals game on Sunday. If you’d rather limit the driving, you can do back-to-back games at Raymond James Stadium, with South Florida hosting Rice on Saturday.
Week 14: December 4-8, New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 12/4 | Friday 12/5 | Saturday 12/6 | Sunday 12/7 | Monday 12/8 |
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL) | Miami Heat @ Orlando Magic, 7:00pm (NBA) | New York Islanders @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL) | New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00pm (NFL) | |
Utah State @ USF, TBD (NCAA-M) | Houston Christian @ USF, TBD (NCAA-W) | South Alabama @ Florida, TBD (NCAA-W) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We think it’s worth starting out in Orlando instead of Tampa, so you can catch the Magic playing the Heat on Friday night. Then drive to Tampa on Saturday (90 miles) in time for the Lightning vs. the Islanders. And then it’s the Bucs and Saints on Sunday at 1:00. Fly out of Tampa afterwards and you’re all set.
Week 14: December 4-8, New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 12/4 | Friday 12/5 | Saturday 12/6 | Sunday 12/7 | Monday 12/8 |
Pittsburgh Penguins @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL) | Miami Heat @ Orlando Magic, 7:00pm (NBA) | New York Islanders @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL) | New Orleans Saints @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1:00pm (NFL) | |
Utah State @ USF, TBD (NCAA-M) | Houston Christian @ USF, TBD (NCAA-W) | South Alabama @ Florida, TBD (NCAA-W) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We think it’s worth starting out in Orlando instead of Tampa, so you can catch the Magic playing the Heat on Friday night. Then drive to Tampa on Saturday (90 miles) in time for the Lightning vs. the Islanders. And then it’s the Bucs and Saints on Sunday at 1:00. Fly out of Tampa afterwards and you’re all set.
Week 15: December 11-15, Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 12/11 | Friday 12/12 | Saturday 12/13 | Sunday 12/14 | Monday 12/15 |
Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15pm (NFL) | New York Jets @ Jacksonville Jaguars, 1:00pm (NFL) | Florida Panthers @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
A quick trip to sunny Florida is just what the doctor ordered as winter sets in. Head to Raymond James Stadium on Thursday night to see the Falcons play the Buccaneers. After a few days on the beach or at Disney World, you can head up to Jacksonville for the Jaguars-Jets game on Sunday, or you can stay in Tampa to see the Lightning host the Panthers in a battle of some of the NHL’s top teams on Monday night.
Week 15: December 11-15, Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 12/11 | Friday 12/12 | Saturday 12/13 | Sunday 12/14 | Monday 12/15 |
Atlanta Falcons @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 8:15pm (NFL) | New York Jets @ Jacksonville Jaguars, 1:00pm (NFL) | Florida Panthers @ Tampa Bay Lightning, 7:00pm (NHL) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
A quick trip to sunny Florida is just what the doctor ordered as winter sets in. Head to Raymond James Stadium on Thursday night to see the Falcons play the Buccaneers. After a few days on the beach or at Disney World, you can head up to Jacksonville for the Jaguars-Jets game on Sunday, or you can stay in Tampa to see the Lightning host the Panthers in a battle of some of the NHL’s top teams on Monday night.
Week 16: December 18-22, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 12/18 | Friday 12/19 | Saturday 12/20 | Sunday 12/21 | Monday 12/22 |
Atlanta Hawks @ Charlotte Hornets, 7:00pm (NBA) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
Lafayette @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-M) | UIC @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-M) | |||
ETSU @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-W) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a pretty quiet weekend in Charlotte, but still a chance to check out two venues. The Hornets play the Hawks on Thursday night at the Spectrum Center, and the Panthers play the Bucs on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.
Week 16: December 18-22, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers
Thursday 12/18 | Friday 12/19 | Saturday 12/20 | Sunday 12/21 | Monday 12/22 |
Atlanta Hawks @ Charlotte Hornets, 7:00pm (NBA) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Carolina Panthers, 1:00pm (NFL) | |||
Lafayette @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-M) | UIC @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-M) | |||
ETSU @ Charlotte, TBD (NCAA-W) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
It’s a pretty quiet weekend in Charlotte, but still a chance to check out two venues. The Hornets play the Hawks on Thursday night at the Spectrum Center, and the Panthers play the Bucs on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium.
Week 17: December 25-29, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Miami Dolphins
Thursday 12/25 | Friday 12/26 | Saturday 12/27 | Sunday 12/28 | Monday 12/29 |
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Florida Panthers, 7:00pm (NHL) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Miami Dolphins, 1:00pm (NFL) | Washington Capitals @ Florida Panthers, 7:00pm (NHL) | ||
Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat, 8:00pm (NBA) | Denver Nuggets @ Miami Heat, 7:30pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Same team doubleheader alert! If you’re a Tampa fan, you’re in luck. Both the Lightning and Bucs are playing in South Florida this weekend. On Saturday, the Lightning are at the Panthers up in Sunrise, and on Sunday, it’s Bucs at Dolphins. Considering it’s a doable drive or train ride from Tampa, this is a road trip not to miss!
Week 17: December 25-29, Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Miami Dolphins
Thursday 12/25 | Friday 12/26 | Saturday 12/27 | Sunday 12/28 | Monday 12/29 |
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Florida Panthers, 7:00pm (NHL) | Tampa Bay Buccaneers @ Miami Dolphins, 1:00pm (NFL) | Washington Capitals @ Florida Panthers, 7:00pm (NHL) | ||
Indiana Pacers @ Miami Heat, 8:00pm (NBA) | Denver Nuggets @ Miami Heat, 7:30pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
Same team doubleheader alert! If you’re a Tampa fan, you’re in luck. Both the Lightning and Bucs are playing in South Florida this weekend. On Saturday, the Lightning are at the Panthers up in Sunrise, and on Sunday, it’s Bucs at Dolphins. Considering it’s a doable drive or train ride from Tampa, this is a road trip not to miss!
Week 18: January 1-5, Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 1/1 | Friday 1/2 | Saturday 1/3 | Sunday 1/4 | Monday 1/5 |
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | |||
Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic, 3:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We won’t know the game schedule for Week 18 for a while, so it’s best to avoid making plans until it’s clear.
Week 18: January 1-5, Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Thursday 1/1 | Friday 1/2 | Saturday 1/3 | Sunday 1/4 | Monday 1/5 |
Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | Carolina Panthers @ Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TBD Saturday or Sunday (NFL) | |||
Indiana Pacers @ Orlando Magic, 3:00pm (NBA) |
*All times local to game location.
What we like
We won’t know the game schedule for Week 18 for a while, so it’s best to avoid making plans until it’s clear.
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