Benchmark International Arena Seating Chart
Benchmark International Arena — Amalie Arena until 2025 — is home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, at 401 Channelside Drive in downtown Tampa. It opened in 1996 as the Ice Palace. The arena lists its lightning-throwing Tesla coils, an 11,000-square-foot Mich Ultra Sky Deck with views of the city, and a digital pipe organ with five keyboards among its signature features.
Quick answer
Benchmark International Arena, called Amalie Arena until 2025, seats 19,092 for hockey, 20,500 for basketball and 21,500 for concerts, the figures Ticketmaster publishes. It is home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- It opened in 1996 as the Ice Palace; Benchmark International Arena is its fifth name.
- Seats are split across the Promenade, Club, Suite and Terrace levels.
- Accessible seating is on every level, in rows marked WC.
- The 11,000-square-foot Mich Ultra Sky Deck is open to any ticket holder when space allows.
Sections at Benchmark International Arena
Benchmark International Arena has four seating levels: the Promenade (100s), the Benchmark International Club Level, the IOA Suite Level and the Terrace (300s). Accessible seating is on every level, in rows marked WC. These 6 areas come from the arena's own guides.
- Promenade Level — the 100s, on the main concourse (Level 3)
- Benchmark International Club Level — Level 4; club seats carry labels such as CLUB3 and CLUB6
- IOA Suite Level — the Executive Suites (Level 5)
- Terrace Level — the 300s
- Mich Ultra Sky Deck — 11,000 square feet, open to any ticket holder when space allows
- The Mark and the Ashley VIP Lounge — members-only premium spaces
Best seats at Benchmark International Arena
The arena doesn't name one best seat, but its guides show what each level adds. At Lightning games, Club Level, VIP lounge and suite guests get in 90 minutes before the start, 30 minutes ahead of everyone else. Any ticket gets you onto the Mich Ultra Sky Deck when there is room. For accessible seats, look for row WC in sections 104, 106, 109, 110, 112, 120, 122, 123, 124, 126 and 128 on the Promenade Level, in CLUB3 and CLUB6 on the Club Level, and in 14 Terrace Level sections between 303 and 329.
Tips before you go
Doors usually open 60 minutes before puck drop for Lightning games. Bags larger than 12 by 12 by 12 inches are not allowed, and at hockey games any bag bigger than 4 by 6 by 1.5 inches goes through an X-ray scanner. You can park and ride the TECO Line Streetcar to the arena for free, or take the Pirate Water Taxi to its Channelside stop. Rideshare drop-off is the 15-minute circle just east of Morgan Street and Channelside Drive.
How to read the Benchmark International Arena seating chart
The 100s are the Promenade Level, where Guest Services sits across from section 101 and a nursing room is between sections 129 and 130. The 300s are the Terrace Level. Section numbers in the 200s show up on both the Club Level and the Suite Level lists in the arena's guides, so read the level name on your ticket as well as the number. First aid rooms are across from sections 112 and 312.
On the Suite Level, accessible seats are in sections 207, 210, 218 and 228, with 218 used only for non-hockey events. On the Club Level, they are in CLUB3 and CLUB6.
The arena has six guest elevators. The ADA elevator in the northwest corner reaches every public area, and two elevators on the west side serve the Promenade (Level 3), Club (Level 4) and Executive Suite (Level 5) levels.
Building a seating chart for an event at Benchmark International Arena
Benchmark International Arena takes private-event and booking inquiries through its website. Whether you plan a suite night, a group outing or a party before a game, the maker below lets you lay out tables, assign every guest and export a PDF to share.
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Open the seating chart generatorFrequently asked questions
- What is the capacity of Benchmark International Arena?
- Benchmark International Arena, called Amalie Arena until 2025, seats 19,092 for hockey, 20,500 for basketball and 21,500 for concerts, the figures Ticketmaster publishes. It is home of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
- What are the best seats at Benchmark International Arena?
- The arena doesn't name one best seat, but its guides show what each level adds. At Lightning games, Club Level, VIP lounge and suite guests get in 90 minutes before the start, 30 minutes ahead of everyone else. Any ticket gets you onto the Mich Ultra Sky Deck when there is room. For accessible seats, look for row WC in sections 104, 106, 109, 110, 112, 120, 122, 123, 124, 126 and 128 on the Promenade Level, in CLUB3 and CLUB6 on the Club Level, and in 14 Terrace Level sections between 303 and 329.
- What sections does Benchmark International Arena have?
- Main sections include: Promenade Level — the 100s, on the main concourse (Level 3); Benchmark International Club Level — Level 4; club seats carry labels such as CLUB3 and CLUB6; IOA Suite Level — the Executive Suites (Level 5). Full breakdown in the sections list above.
- Where is Benchmark International Arena located?
- Benchmark International Arena is at 401 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602, in downtown Tampa. You can park and ride the TECO Line Streetcar to the arena for free, or take the Pirate Water Taxi to its Channelside stop. Accessible drop-off is in the circle off Channelside Drive, next to the accessible entrance.
- How do I plan a private event at Benchmark International Arena?
- Send a booking inquiry through the arena's website. Then plan the tables in the maker on this page and export a PDF for the event staff.