Benchmark International Arena: New home of the Lightning

Benchmark International Arena: New Era for the Tampa Bay Lightning

Tampa, Florida – The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning has been renamed Benchmark International Arena, following the announcement of a multi-year agreement between the NHL team and the mergers and acquisitions firm. The change takes effect immediately. The venue, inaugurated in 1996, was known as Amalie Arena since 2014. It was the stage where the Lightning lifted the Stanley Cup in 2021, marking their second consecutive championship. The financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Benchmark International and Vinik Sports Group, owner of the Lightning, reported that their partnership includes more than $3 million in non-profit contributions to benefit the local community.