Officials Unveil New Name for Tampa's Amalie Arena
The renaming includes a full rebrand and community efforts backed by over $3 million in nonprofit contributions to benefit Tampa Bay residents.
- On Wednesday, Vinik Sports Group and the Tampa Bay Lightning announced that Amalie Arena will officially become Benchmark International Arena starting on August 13, 2025.
- Amid the arena’s long-standing Amalie branding, Vinik Sports Group and Benchmark International formed a multi-year partnership.
- Rebranding plans include the complete overhaul of signage, digital features, and the official renaming of the Benchmark International Club Level, supported by over $3 Million in non-profit contributions.
- In mid-October, community events will be held to celebrate the transition and unveil phased signage ahead of the 2025-26 Lightning season.
- Moving forward, Benchmark International Arena remains a key community hub in Tampa’s Water Street neighborhood.
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The home of the NHL’s Tampa Bay Lightning renamed Benchmark International Arena
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning has a new name, Benchmark International Arena, after the NHL team unveiled a multiyear agreement Wednesday with the mergers and acquisitions company.
Officials unveil new name for Tampa's Amalie Arena
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) -- Vinik Sports Group and the Tampa Bay Lightning unveiled a new name for the sports and entertainment venue known as Amalie Arena. The arena will soon be known as Benchmark International Arena. The company it's named after describes itself as providing "world class mergers and acquisitions services." Tampa Mayor Jane Castor, Chair of the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Ken Hagan, and representatives with VSG…
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