The Tampa Bay Rowdies are back at Al Lang Stadium for their 2024 season. Here’s our guide to gameday at the gorgeous waterfront Al Lang Stadium if you’re headed in for a match.
One week. Three home games. One fireworks night.
This is a MASSIVE week for Rowdies fans. The lads in green and gold will play three games at Al Lang Stadium within seven days. Come to one, two, or a marathon three games this week and cheer for our hometown pro soccer team. After this homestand, only FOUR home games are left in the regular season. Get tickets for all three games here.
- On Saturday, August 17: they’ll face up against Loudoun United FC. Fans can enjoy $5 Bud Light Happy Hour from 6pm (when gates open) until kickoff at 7:30pm.
- On Wednesday, August 21, they face Detroit City FC with a cheeky $3 Happy Hour.
- All leading up to Saturday, August 24’s game against Miami FC with dazzling post-game fireworks! It’s also Marvel Superhero night with a special poster giveaway.
2024 Rowdies Home Games Theme Nights at Al Lang Stadium:
Games with fireworks are extra special because the crowd is let out onto the field to watch.
Rowdies looking to add another trophy to Champa Bay
After making the playoffs five years in a row and taking home the Eastern Conference title twice (2020 and 2021), the Tampa Bay Rowdies are looking towards their sixth playoff appearance in a row, and bringing home the USL Championship trophy. With new Head Coach Robbie Neilson at the helm, the Rowdies have stayed in the top half of the Eastern Conference all season so far and have one of the most exciting attacks in the league.
Enjoy the world’s sport at the most scenic stadium in America*
*Unofficially anyway, according to this writer. I’d say the waterfront stadium with iconic St. Pete sunsets every match is pretty hard to beat. Whether you’re diving head-first into the fanfare, or you want some international football while you wait on American football, there’s plenty to do at Al Lang once you’re there. One of the best upsides to the historic stadium is that there isn’t a bad seat in the house. The views are stunning whether you’re in the grandstands, the seats at midfield, or even if you find yourself in either of the group areas in the grass at field level. As a reminder, Al Lang Stadium is completely cash-free, accepting only cards, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
If you’ve never been to a Rowdies game, it’s one of St. Pete’s most enjoyable and underrated experiences with boisterous crowds who sing, cheer and, of course, heckle, all match long. The club is one of the best in the league, meaning you’ll get an entertaining performance night in and night out. Plus, there’s no other pro stadium in the Bay where you can watch a game with views of downtown and the water during sunset. So don your green and yellow, grab a seat near the supporters section, and get ready to cheer on our Rowdies for 90 minutes of footy.
What to do in the stadium?
Behind the bleachers on the west sideline, the Midfield Courtyard is a hub for extracurricular activities, featuring a wide variety of fun and food for all ages (and drink for, well, older ages). Additionally, food and drink are available throughout the concourse.
Pre-Game Fan Zone: Before you head into the stadium, check out the DJ, face painters for the kiddos, and more in front of the stadium.
Food & Drink: The Colony Grill Food Truck will have their thin-crust Connecticut-style pizzas at Al Lang all season long. Stay tuned as more food trucks are TBA. The decadent stuffed Cookie Fueled Mama cookies are back at Al Lang and can be found in the concourse. Food stands are also located at multiple stations throughout the stadium concourse and in the Midfield Courtyard offering traditional ballgame grub.
Looking for some adult beverages? Grand Central Brewhouse has a location on the concourse! They’ll serve their Lager beer St. Petian and their exclusive Rowdies brew the Leg Day IPA. If you need a Leg Day and it’s not a match day, the IPA will also be available at their Central Avenue brewhouse. Regular specialty nights and multiple adult beverage stops are available throughout the stadium and season. Heads up: alcohol sales are cut off at the 75th minute.
PSA: OG Hoops are back! I repeat hoops are back!
The iconic green and gold hoop-sleeve jerseys are back and I can’t wait to pick up a new kit on match day. Also in big news: the Rowdies team store is moving back to Al Lang Stadium! The store will be open to the public during the week from 10am to 4pm. On game days, it will be open from 10am to 4pm and will reopen at 6:30pm for fans with tickets to the game. The store will be located on the front of the stadium to the right of the box office. You can also order merch online.
Want 20% off merch and concessions? Become a season ticket holder! Rowdies season ticket holders get 20% OFF all merchandise and concessions. Yes, that includes Cookie Fueled Mama AND Colony Grill!
Pro tips from a seasoned Rowdies fan
Show up early: Lines to get in can get a little longer the closer you get to kickoff. We recommend showing up early. Doors open at 6:30pm (an hour before kickoff). On special occasions (usually with adult beverage specials) they open early at 6pm. You’ll also be able to watch the players take the field for warm-ups before the match.
Meet the players: After every match, the Rowdies players greet fans, take selfies, and sign autographs. Depending on where you’re seated, It’s one of my favorite parts of the match and a cool core memory when I bring family and friends with younger kiddos to a match.
Be sure to follow the Rowdies on Facebook and Instagram. You can follow them on Twitter/X for game day updates. For their full 2024 match schedule visit their site.
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