Lakeland Sports Events

Catch big sports action this week across the Tampa Bay region: the Tampa Bay Lightning (NHL) skate at Benchmark International Arena in Tampa on October 8, while the Tampa Bay Rays (MLB) host a game at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg on October 10. Soccer fans can see Orlando City SC (MLS) at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando on October 10 or root for Tampa Bay Sun FC at Suncoast Credit Union Field at Riverfront Stadium at Blake High School in Tampa on October 10. Wrestling enthusiasts can catch TNA Wrestling at the Yuengling Center in Tampa on October 11.

Next week sports fans in Lakeland can catch the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa and the MLB's Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field in Saint Petersburg. Closer to Orlando there is NBA action with the Orlando Magic and ECHL hockey from the Orlando Solar Bears both at Kia Center, plus MLS soccer as Orlando City SC plays at Inter&Co Stadium. The NHL's Tampa Bay Lightning will also skate at Benchmark International Arena, with each team facing visiting opponents in high-energy matchups within easy reach of Lakeland.

Finding upcoming sports events in Lakeland is easy on Vivid Seats. At the top of this page, you’ll find a discovery tool featuring the most popular teams, matchups, and games across every league. You can browse by sport, venue, or date to explore events happening this week and beyond, all with real-time ticket availability and seating options.

Yes, you can often find last-minute sports tickets in Lakeland on Vivid Seats. Whether you're planning ahead or deciding to catch a game on the fly, Vivid Seats updates listings in real time, so fans can secure verified tickets right up until kickoff, first pitch, or tipoff.

Absolutely. Every Lakeland sports ticket sold on Vivid Seats comes with our 100% Buyer Guarantee, which ensures:

• Your transaction will be secure.
• Your tickets will be delivered before your event.
• Your tickets will be valid and authentic or your money back.

Our mission is to make buying sports tickets stress-free, so you can focus on enjoying the game.

Vivid Seats uses All-In Pricing, so you'll see the full cost of a sports ticket in Lakeland, including fees, upfront as you shop. No surprises at checkout.

If your game is canceled, you'll receive a full refund. If an event has been postponed or rescheduled, rest assured that your tickets will be valid for the new date. For some rescheduled games, the primary source of the tickets will reissue all previously purchased tickets with new bar codes. If this occurs, the seller will notify us, and we’ll deliver new tickets and remind you to discard your old ones.

Yes! Vivid Seats offers a leading ticket loyalty program: Vivid Seats Rewards. Fans earn credit on every purchase, which can be redeemed for future tickets. The more events you attend, the more perks you can unlock:

• A free 11th ticket after 10 purchases
• Birthday rewards
• Seat upgrades and VIP experiences
• Exclusive access to pregame or on-field events with select teams