Report: Bucs To Discuss $1 Billion Renovation Of The Licht House, One Season Outside Of Tampa
April 2nd, 2026
Team Glazer weighed in on Tuesday.
NFL owners like to make lots of money.
Joe has an idea. Perhaps teams could open more training camp practices and charge fans to enter, or sell a streaming package to view parts of every training camp practice. Lots of untapped fan happiness — and revenue — at training camp.
But training camp, of course, represents only fractions of a penny when it comes to the big business of NFL stadiums. NFL teams love to soak fans for cash and take sponsors to the cleaners in their stadiums.
It’s the American way!
A report in the Tampa Bay Times today says the Buccaneers will be talking to the publicly-operated Tampa Sports Authority about renovations to the Bucs’ stadium that will cost up to $1 billion. Buccaneers co-owner Joel Glazer told Joe on Tuesday that stadium age demands the Bucs look at upgrades.
“We’re always looking at ways to improve the stadium, looking across the league and seeing what everybody’s doing,” Joel Glazer said to Joe and another reporter on Tuesday in Phoenix.
“We take note of what everybody does and kind of take a long-term approach to everything. … We’re always looking at that. Obviously, as the stadium gets older, there’s things that will be required. That’s something that we’re looking at.”
Glazer added there’s no “crystal ball” to determine if the Bucs would be more likely to pursue a new stadium or only renovations. He said either direction could be a great fit.
Per the Tampa Bay Times, The Bucs would need to relocate for an entire season if major stadium renovations kicked off. This week, the NFL signed off on the Jaguars playing the 2027 season at Camping World Stadium in Orlando while their Jacksonville crib gets a makeover.
Joe heard all this and wondered if the Tampa Sports Authority would have been willing to lay out the cash to sign edge rusher Trey Hendrickson.
April 2nd, 2026 at 2:22 pm
I’m sure the Glazer’s will be demanding taxpayer cash.
April 2nd, 2026 at 2:25 pm
Finally yes please Upgrades or a new Stadium IDC put a Retractable Roof on in case of Rain an Lightning Upgrade the Ship make the Stadium way more.modern players will want to come there an so will fans make it happen
April 2nd, 2026 at 2:26 pm
If Tampa gets off the hook with just a $1B bill, that will be a huge win. Now days you figure you’re spending at least $2B, or more. I mean that trash ugly super basic new stadium in Buffalo somehow costs well over $2B.
April 2nd, 2026 at 2:27 pm
BuccinBaker6, Says:
April 2nd, 2026 at 2:25 pm
Finally yes please Upgrades or a new Stadium IDC put a Retractable Roof on in case of Rain an Lightning Upgrade the Ship make the Stadium way more.modern players will want to come there an so will fans make it happen
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What year is this? No one builds retractable stadiums anymore as they’re a complete waste since they never want to open them up, and it basically doubles the construction costs.
If they do anything in terms of a roof, it will be more like what the Dolphins did.
April 2nd, 2026 at 2:29 pm
I live in Orlando area so I wonder if after the Jags leave and go back to playing in there new stadium if the Bucs will come here and play a season while they get new stadium renovations.
April 2nd, 2026 at 2:47 pm
a new stadium isnt needed….
rayjay just needs a canopy…
GO BUCS!!!!!
April 2nd, 2026 at 2:49 pm
I’ve had season tickets in the Big Sombrero and Ray Jay. A fully enclosed stadium done right would be a huge upgrade. It’s so hot all through November. It’s why I quit buying season tickets. Now I go to a few December games and watch the rest in 74 degrees temperatures from my living room.
April 2nd, 2026 at 2:52 pm
What do they envision?
April 2nd, 2026 at 2:53 pm
BPBucsFan … ‘I’m sure the Glazer’s will be demanding taxpayer cash.’
Since it’s the taxpayers who actually own RayJay stadium, and it’s managed through the Tampa Sports Authority, I’d expect that any upgrades to our stadium will be paid for by the taxpayers. HOPEFULLY the Glazers agree to contribute to the renovation costs however (it’s certainly in their best interests to do so).
The fact that the players gave the field itself an F rating this year should be very concerning. Looked back through the last several player reviews, but it doesn’t appear that players were previously asked to evaluate the field itself. Because Tampa Sports Authority has to make money to keep up the field, LOTS of other users book time at RayJay (USF, Monster Truck & Motocross rallies, big concerts, equestrian events, etc). And many of those events do a real number on the field, and leave it in terrible condition sometimes if those events occur too closely to Bucs’ games.
I keep wondering if less than satisfactory field conditions have had anything to do with the seemingly excessive player injuries we’ve experienced over the past couple of years.
April 2nd, 2026 at 2:54 pm
Remember when they added seats for the Brady signing- cheap bleacher make shift. Took them down once he left. Joke
April 2nd, 2026 at 2:56 pm
Rod Munch … ‘If Tampa gets off the hook with just a $1B bill, that will be a huge win.’
Tampa can’t even pay to keep its streets properly paved. The very thought of them coming up with $1 BILLION (or more) to renovate RayJay is laughable Rod.
April 2nd, 2026 at 2:59 pm
“Open more practices and charge” – this is a good idea. I used to love going to TC practices but now they are limited, insanely crowded as we’re dying in the heat. Put a price tag on those and add more, I will gladly pay for some extra room and a more exclusive feel.
“add a VIP stream service to view TC practices live”.. also a great idea as long as it wouldn’t be too limited.. so yea good ideas and there is a lot of untapped potential to monetize TC. fans around the league have a much greater demand for year round coverage these days. the NFL monetizes but individual teams have yet to tap into ways to capture that demand.
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:04 pm
Yeah spend a billion$ while the fans stay way in droves until proper disinfection and sterilization procedures on the team have been conducted. Great.
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:06 pm
“We’re always looking…” yet more hot air from the Glazer dunce camp. These words mean nothing. This is obviously a penny-pinching year for our owners. Don’t expect them to do anything proactive if it has to involve their wallets.
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:07 pm
Let’s see……Rays 2.3B, Bucs 1B. Good luck Hillsborough County!
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:10 pm
Closing the roof or doing a cover similar to the Dolphins stadium would benefit the fans experience especially during August and September.
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:11 pm
RayJay is about the same age as the Sombrero when it was demolished. Let that sink in. It’s woefully behind the times and lacks many of the basic/standard amenities that come with newer facilities. With streaming nearly everywhere you watch from is more comfortable and convenient vs roasting and getting gouged at the concession stands.
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:13 pm
This is exact reason they approved Jacksonville jags using Orlando for a season while they do upgrades/renovations. Tampa will do the same.
Hope they will do a better job thank they are doing with Manchester United
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:18 pm
I would rather see them renovate the coaches lounge with new coaches and replacement players its gonna be same result either way
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:20 pm
they need a place with a roof ….a billion for more tv’s, or just bigger ones?
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:22 pm
Wasteful spending
No wonder this country is in $100 Trillion Dollar debt
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:24 pm
TSA must have switched suppliers for the turf or went cheaper. They used to be known for having one of the better fields. Bucs should be raising cane if the turf is causing injuries.
The NFLPA survey dogged the locker rooms too. I guess that will be part of the billion. Most of the rest of the player complaints are Glazer issues. Not making enough profit I guess.
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:27 pm
Could they play in the Trop?
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:31 pm
Wow, that’s crazy! I looked it up and construction broke ground in October 1996. The last time I was at the stadium was four years ago and I still thought it was a very good experience. I’ve been to worse NFL stadiums. At the time I would have said Ray Jay was better than half the stadiums out there, but it is sliding down that list with the new stadiums coming up. I’d probably rank it 20th or 21st today.
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:32 pm
23 posts with no mention of Todd Bowles…..wow!!!, I’m impressed…..
The T”B” DS is under control thus far….
April 2nd, 2026 at 3:33 pm
I understand the Glazers want to milk more money out of the stadium, but I don’t see why it needs to be upgraded. The field probably needs more attention, but the stadium itself if great. I have had season tickets every year since 1997 and have had the same seats in Ray Jay since it opened. I’m also located in the shade, but if the stadium is going to be renovated, I’d advocate for a roof like Dolphins have on Hard Rock. We had two games this year with hard rain, so I am all for a roof.