The Forum goes by many, many names. Great place for sports, horrible place for concerts. If you're going to an event and park in the Channelside garage, make sure to get your coin validated by buying something from one of the shops. Saves a ton of money for parking.

I try to make the rounds when I'm in town and this time was no exception. Have been going there since it was the Ice Palace, a nice simple name and home of the one time Stanley Cup champ Tampa Bay Lightning. Have seen many an event at the fabulous forum from Arena football, to hockey, to Springsteen, Clapton and... More

The new owner, Jeff Vinik, has invested at least $50M in a great many upgrades. Much improved sound system & acoustics, organ, indoor lightning bolts, nice eating options, removed the glass from the suites to improve the sound, largest indoor HDTV in any arena in the US, new seats - C'mon, what more do you want to enjoy a hockey... More

Great indoor stadium Clean Watch Stanley Cup winning Tampa Bay Lightning Good for kids Awesome concerts (should have more) Been to 98 Rock Fest last couple of years..............

Great acoustics. Seating was awesome. Staff was very friendly. The food was also good Would definately return for another concert!!

I went to watch the Toronto Maple Leafs play the Lightning. The arena parking is immediately adjacent to the building and everyone gets a parking spot. You don't have to park blocks away and walk for miles. The area itself is sparkling clean with comfy seating areas. The food was very good and the staff was wonderful, very friendly. The... More

I have attended over half a dozen Lightning games in the last three years. We usually go on my birthday or other special occasion because the tickets, food, beverages, and souvenirs are expensive. We have had seats all over the arena and have not had a bad seat yet. The venue is easy to navigate, and there are helpful employees... More

We were in Tampa for a cruise, and managed to snare 2 tickets to the Tampa Lightning vs Pittsburgh Penguins hockey game. The arena was a 2 block walk from our hotel, and the arena provided live musical entertainment outside the venue. Once inside we were wowed by the variety of food/drink options. Our seats were club level, mid ice,... More

Amazing venue. Visited to see Rihanna and the arena is very good with different food options evrywhere. If parked close enough easy to avoid traffic.