The Riverfront Stadium (Tampa) is a soccer stadium in
Tampa, Florida.
History
In 2023, it was announced that
USL Super League team
Tampa Bay Sun FC would play their first few seasons on the campus of
Howard W. Blake High School
Howard W. Blake High School is a public magnet high school, with an emphasis on the arts, in Tampa, Florida, United States. It is operated by the School District of Hillsborough County. Originally opened in 1956 as a school for African-Americans, ...
. Plans were also revealed to bring the stadium's capacity from 1,800 up to 5,000.
The renovations began in February 2024 are were completed in August ahead of the club's
inaugural season.
The first match at the stadium was a closed-doors friendly between Tampa Bay Sun and
USF USF may refer to:
Universities
* University of Saint Francis (Indiana), Ft. Wayne, Indiana
* University of San Francisco, California
* University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida
* University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois
* University of Siou ...
. The first competitive match took place on August 18, 2024 between the Sun and
Dallas Trinity FC.
Tenants
Tampa Bay Sun FC will play their first few seasons at the stadium while their permanent home is constructed. Additionally, the Blake High School soccer and football teams play at the stadium.
References
Soccer venues in Florida
Sports venues in Tampa, Florida
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