New Name For the Tampa Bay Lightning’s Home
TAMPA, Fla. – The home of the Tampa Bay Lightning will now be called Benchmark International Arena, following a multi-year agreement announced Wednesday between the NHL team and the mergers and acquisitions firm. The change is immediate. The building, inaugurated in 1996, was known as Amalie Arena since 2014, and was the stage where the Lightning lifted the Stanley Cup in 2021, achieving their second consecutive championship. The financial terms 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 community.Griggs also added that Amalie Motor Oil will continue to be a corporate partner of the organization.Steve Griggs, CEO of Vinik Sports Group, described Benchmark as “a respected brand with global reach and strong ties to the Tampa Bay community.”
Steve Griggs
