Benchmark International Arena 3D Seat View

Benchmark International Arena seating chart with real 3D views from every section

Next game

Lightning v Capitals · 3 Oct

Team

Tampa Bay Lightning

Capacity

~19,092

Conference

Eastern

Division

Atlantic

City

Tampa

Home games

42 in 2026-27

The arena on the Tampa waterfront opened in 1996 as the Ice Palace, and has since been the St. Pete Times Forum, the Tampa Bay Times Forum, Amalie Arena for a decade, and Benchmark International Arena since 2025. It is one of the best-regarded rooms in the league: an organ, Tesla coils over the ice, and a lower bowl that gets loud early and stays that way.

A large bowl with a very good lower tier. The 100 level along the boards is the closest complete view of the sheet, and the 100 corners are the value pick — they see both goals for a fraction of the centre-ice price. The club level flattens the angle and is where the building is most comfortable. The 300 level is high but honest for hockey: from centre ice you see the whole 61-metre sheet and every breakout. If you sit behind a goal, take the higher rows of that end rather than the glass, unless being close to the crease matters more than following the game.

Frequently asked questions

How can I see the view from my seat at Benchmark International Arena?

Click any section on the interactive Benchmark International Arena map above and a real panoramic 3D view from that part of the arena opens instantly. Drag to look around in 360°, so you know what you will see before you buy.

What is the capacity of Benchmark International Arena for hockey?

19,092 for ice hockey.

Who plays at Benchmark International Arena?

The Tampa Bay Lightning, in the NHL. The team plays 42 home games here in the 2026-27 season.

What was Benchmark International Arena called before?

Ice Palace, St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa Bay Times Forum, Amalie Arena. It is the same building and the same seating bowl — a section number from the Amalie Arena era still points at the same seats.

When is the next game at Benchmark International Arena?

Lightning v Capitals on 3 Oct 2026. Puck-drop times are confirmed by the league and the broadcasters closer to the date.

What are the best seats at Benchmark International Arena?

Lower bowl along the boards at centre ice, lower corners for value, and upper centre ice if you would rather see the whole sheet than the closest hit.