FILE - In this Jan. 26, 2020 file photo, K-pop band BTS arrives at the 62nd annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)


TAMPA, Fla. — Raymond James Stadium is preparing to light up like dynamite with the arrival of K-pop boy band sensation BTS in Tampa, as they kick off the North American round of their “Arirang” tour. Tampa will host three performances: Saturday, April 24; Sunday, April 25; and Tuesday, April 28.

If you’re headed to the concert, here’s what you need to know before you get permission to dance.

What You Need To Know

  • K-pop boy band BTS will start the North American portion of their “Arirang” world tour in Tampa
  • The group will perform on April 25, 26 and 28

  • Get details on parking, stadium policies and more in the guide below


Merchandise Sales Traffic 👕:

Fans are expected to run over to Raymond James Stadium early to start merchandise shopping. Starting Wednesday, April 22, at 6 a.m., Tampa Bay Boulevard will be closed in front of Raymond James Stadium as crews set up a BTS merchandise tent, Tampa city officials said. The site will be open daily for fans to shop ahead of the band’s world tour performances.

Tampa Bay Boulevard will re-open at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29. If you regularly commute around that area, use our Real-Time Traffic Map to plan an alternate route.


Event Information 🏟️:

Saturday, April 25

  • Lots open: 8:30 a.m.
  • Ticket office opens: 12 p.m.
  • Gates open: 5:30 p.m.
  • Show start: 8 p.m.

Sunday, April 26

  • Lots open: 8:30 a.m.
  • Ticket office opens: 12 p.m.
  • Gates open: 5:30 p.m.
  • Show start: 8 p.m.

Tuesday, April 28

  • Lots open: 9:30 a.m.
  • Ticket office opens: 12 p.m.
  • Gates open: 5:30 p.m.
  • Show start: 8 p.m.

Raymond James Stadium’s ticket office is only open on event days. The ticket office is located in the south plaza between gates Suzuki Marine and Fifth Third Bank.

Be sure to have tickets ready in the Ticketmaster app or a mobile wallet before reaching the gate.

All floor ticket holders must enter through the Ford gate.
 

Stadium Policies 🚫:

Don’t put your blood, sweat & tears into packing a bag: a no-bag policy is in effect for all events at RayJay. Guests are only allowed to bring in one clutch purse no bigger than 4.5” x 6.5”.

Official light sticks will be permitted for the concert. Lanyards or straps for the light stick will also be allowed, but they cannot be in a bag. Get the full list of stadium policies on RayJay’s website.

Parking 🚗:


Ride Share 🚕:

For ride sharing options such as Uber, Lyft, taxis, buses, non-disabled drop-off, limo staging and other mass transit, the drop-off and pick-up area will both be located at Steinbrenner Field.

Accessibility ♿:

ADA parking spaces are available on a first-come, first-served basis in Lot A/3D off Dale Mabry and Lot B/C off Himes Avenue, close to the stadium. A disabled parking permit is required. Please have proper identification. ADA parking cannot be purchased in advance.

Direct any parking inquiries and requests to (813)-350-6500.

Service animals for guests with disabilities are allowed on the stadium property. All other animals are prohibited.

Accessible seating is available in all areas of the stadium, including the club level and luxury suites. Gurney viewing positions are available in the end zone areas. Wheelchair storage is available at all guest services booths.
 

Sensory Needs ⚠️:

While excitement and lots of energy will be coursing through fans’ DNA, it is important to take care of one’s health at the concert.

The stadium has a sensory room for guests who need it. There are two sensory rooms located on the main concourse near Quad D next to the first aid office behind Section 120 and Quad C behind Section 131. Please sign in with the guest service booth near to gain access to the sensory room.

Sensory bags are also available for check-out at each guest services booth (including clubs). Guests must leave their driver’s license at the booth to check out a bag and return the bag to the guest services booth at the end of their time in the room to regain their driver’s license.

If guests do not prefer to use the sensory room, RayJay also offers sensory devices. For guests wishing to utilize the devices, visit any guest service booth near your section with your driver’s license and officials will loan them out for the duration of the event.
 

Weather ☀️:

According to our Spectrum News Weather Experts, Saturday will be sunny in the morning with partly cloudy skies in the afternoon. Highs will be in the mid-80s.

Saturday night will be partly cloudy to mostly clear with lows in the 60s.

Sunday will turn partly cloudy with a 10% chance of a PM shower. Highs will be in the mid-80s, but closer to 90 farther inland.

Be sure the check the weather conditions with Klystron 9 so your concert experience stays smooth like butter.
 

🎶 Who is BTS? 🎶

BTS is an acronym for “Bangtan Sonyeondan (Bulletproof Boy Scouts)” or “Beyond The Scene.” The South Korean boy band formed in 2010 with seven members: RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jung Kook, Jimin, Jin, and V. They made their official debut in 2013 with their single album, “2 Cool 4 Skool.”

In 2017, BTS crossed into the U.S. music market, becoming the first Korean group to receive a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for their single “Mic Drop,” as well as the first act from South Korea to top the Billboard 200 with their studio album, “Love Yourself: Tear(2018).”

The band has broken numerous records on YouTube and received several Grammy nominations with their dedicated fanbase, the ARMY, cheering them on every step of the way.

Originally a hip-hop-focused group, the band has crossed into many other genres, covering topics in their lyrics such as mental health, self-love, coming-of-age, individuality and empowerment.

This is the first world tour since the group announced a hiatus for their mandatory South Korean military service in June 2022. They released their seventh album, also called “Arirang,” on March 20, 2026.





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