Armature Works Official Tampa Bay Lightning bar
Designated official Lightning playoff watch party site
Playoff game 3 official watch party: Lightning Watch Party puck drop at 7p @armatureworks_tampa. source
NHL · Tampa, United States
Where to Watch NHL Hockey in Tampa
Last updated July 25, 2026
Hockey is a bar sport: one screen, one crowd, and a season long enough that the regulars know each other. These 14 venues in Tampa carry a real signal that they show the games.
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Upcoming NHL games
- 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic: Montreal Canadiens at Winnipeg Jets · Sun 25 Oct 2026 (time to be confirmed) · NHL Heritage Classic
- NHL Global Series Finland: Seattle Kraken vs Carolina Hurricanes (Game 1) · Thu 12 Nov 2026 (time to be confirmed) · NHL Global Series
- NHL Global Series Finland: Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken (Game 2) · Sat 14 Nov 2026 (time to be confirmed) · NHL Global Series
- NHL Global Series Germany: Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators (Game 1) · Fri 18 Dec 2026 (time to be confirmed) · NHL Global Series
- NHL Global Series Germany: Chicago Blackhawks vs Ottawa Senators (Game 2) · Sun 20 Dec 2026 (time to be confirmed) · NHL Global Series
NHL fan bars & game-day HQs
Tampa Bay Lightning
Shows NHL week in, week out
Hattricks Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey regularly per Google reviews
Buffalo Wild Wings @ Oldsmar, Fl Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey including Tampa Bay Lightning per Google reviews
Press Box @ Tampa Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey regularly per its own posts
π GAME DAY, TAMPA! β‘οΈ Join us for a Heads & Tails Game Day Pop Up during the home game vs. the Mammoth. π Wings. π Fries. πΊ Cold beers. π Big screens + hockey energy. ποΈ Shop NHL Stadium Series merchandise while you... source
Surfside Taphouse Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey regularly per its own posts
Catch all the Stanley Cup Finals action at Surfside Taphouse! π» π₯ πππππππβπ ππππΎππΌπ: BOGO Wings on orders of 10, 20, or 30 wings! πΈ ππππ πππππΎ: Jeff Gurney takes the stage at 8PM! Whether youβre cheering for every... source
πβΎπ π§π’π‘ππππ§ = π£πππ¬π’ππ π π’ππ πβΎπ We are the Home of Sports! Catch all the MLB, NBA & NHL Playoff action here with ice-cold drinks, great food, and the best game-day atmosphere on the beach. Donβt miss a minute of the... source
DISTRICT TAVERN Shows NHL frequently
Tavern running dedicated Lightning watch parties with coverage from puck drop
All or Nothing!! @Districttavern Let's go Tampa Bay Lightning ... Watch party 6:00pm today. COVERAGE STARTS AT 7:30PM... source
Guilty Sea Sports Bar And Pub Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey including Montreal Canadiens per its own posts
π¨ TRIVIA UPDATE THIS WEEK!π¨ Due to the Tampa Bay Lightning game this Wednesday (4/29), trivia at Guilty Sea Sports Pub will be cancelled this week. Weβre so sorry for the inconvenience, but weβll be back and ready to... source
β‘οΈπ¨ ITβS GAME DAY π¨ β‘οΈ Join us tonight at Guilty Sea Sports Pub for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! ππ₯ Watch the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Montreal Canadiens at 7PM! Letβs pack the house, turn the sound ALL... source
Thirsty First Shows NHL frequently
St. Pete's self-billed #1 hockey bar for every Lightning game
Thirsty First - St. Pete's #1 Hockey Bar. Watch every Tampa Bay Lightning hockey game at... source
Willy's Bloomingdale Pizza Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey regularly per Google reviews
Irish 31 @ Westchase Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey including Tampa Bay Lightning per its own posts
β‘οΈπ PLAYOFF SCHEDULING UPDATESπβ¨οΈ Our Tampa Bay Lightning are back in the playoffs and weβve got every game LIVE on our wall-to-wall TVs with sound up π , which means a few schedule swaps along the way. Please see... source
1983 Restaurant, Bar & Arcade Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey including Tampa Bay Lightning per its own posts
Playoff hockey is here and weβre turning up the volume all weekend β‘οΈ Catch every Tampa Bay Lightning game at 1983 Sports Bar with sound on, energy high, and deals you donβt want to miss: π₯ 10 for $10 wings πΊ $5 draft... source
Top Shelf Sports Lounge Shows NHL frequently
Downtown Tampa sports lounge voted best sports bar in Tampa
Top Shelf Sports Lounge is an upscale sports bar and restaurant in Downtown Tampa and Wesley Chapel, Florida. Voted best sports bar and best wings in Tampa. source
Top Shelf Sports Lounge is the best place to watch Tampa Bay Lightning games! source
Venues that hosted NHL screenings
Sparkman Wharf Hosted NHL screenings
Waterfront district hosting scheduled Lightning watch parties
Lightning Watch Party. Friday, July 31 @ 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. ... Cheer on the Bolts as they face off against the Anaheim Ducks. source
Hogans Hangout Hosted NHL screenings
Promoted a NHL hockey screening per its own posts
π GAME 3 IS ON TONIGHT! π Catch all the Stanley Cup Finals action at Hoganβs Hangout! π₯ TONIGHTβS SPECIAL π₯ $3 Fireball & Fireball Apple Shots πΈ Live Music with Neil Dennis starts at 8PM Donβt miss a minute of the... source
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch NHL hockey in Tampa?
- 14 venues in Tampa have a real, checkable signal that they show the NHL: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.
- What is the best hockey bar in Tampa?
- The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 1 is a fan bar or game-day home for a specific team, which is where the crowd and the sound will be; 11 show the NHL week in, week out; 2 hosted a one-off screening we could verify.
- When are the next NHL games?
- Next up: 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic: Montreal Canadiens at Winnipeg Jets on Sun 25 Oct 2026 (time to be confirmed); NHL Global Series Finland: Seattle Kraken vs Carolina Hurricanes (Game 1) on Thu 12 Nov 2026 (time to be confirmed); NHL Global Series Finland: Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken (Game 2) on Sat 14 Nov 2026 (time to be confirmed). Puck drop is an evening slot across North America and the small hours in Europe, so the venues that matter are the ones that stay open for the third period.
- How is this NHL list for Tampa put together?
- It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Tampa list as new evidence appears.