TAMPA, Fla. \u2014 Raymond James Stadium is preparing to light up like\u00a0dynamite\u00a0with the arrival of K-pop boy band sensation BTS in Tampa, as they kick off the North American round of their \u201cArirang\u201d tour. Tampa will host three performances: Saturday, April 24; Sunday, April 25; and Tuesday, April 28.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re headed to the concert, here\u2019s what you need to know before you get permission to dance.<\/p>\n
What You Need To Know<\/p>\n
K-pop boy band BTS will start the North American portion of their “Arirang” world tour in Tampa
\nThe group will perform on April 25, 26 and 28
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Get details on parking, stadium policies and more in the guide below<\/p>\n
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Fans are expected to run over to Raymond James Stadium early to start merchandise shopping. Starting Wednesday, April 22, at 6 a.m.,\u00a0Tampa 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\u2019s world tour performances.<\/p>\n
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<\/a> to plan an alternate route.<\/p>\n Event Information \ud83c\udfdf\ufe0f: Lots open: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, April 26<\/p>\n Lots open: 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 28<\/p>\n Lots open: 9:30 a.m. Raymond James Stadium\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n Be sure to have tickets ready in the Ticketmaster app or a mobile wallet before reaching the gate.<\/p>\n All floor ticket holders must enter through the Ford gate. Stadium Policies \ud83d\udeab:<\/p>\n Don\u2019t 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\u201d x 6.5\u201d.<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Parking \ud83d\ude97:<\/p>\n &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;<\/p>\n Ride Share \ud83d\ude95:<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;nbsp;<\/p>\n Accessibility \u267f:<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n Direct any parking inquiries and requests to (813)-350-6500.<\/p>\n Service animals for guests with disabilities are allowed on the stadium property. All other animals are prohibited.<\/p>\n 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 \u26a0\ufe0f:<\/p>\n While excitement and lots of energy will be coursing through fans\u2019 DNA, it is important to take care of one\u2019s health at the concert.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n 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\u2019s license and officials will loan them out for the duration of the event. Weather\u00a0\u2600\ufe0f:<\/p>\n
\nSaturday, April 25<\/p>\n
\nTicket office opens: 12 p.m.
\nGates open: 5:30 p.m.
\nShow start: 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nTicket office opens: 12 p.m.
\nGates open: 5:30 p.m.
\nShow start: 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nTicket office opens: 12 p.m.
\nGates open: 5:30 p.m.
\nShow start: 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
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