Tampa Bay soccer team displaced by hurricane damage will play games in Bradenton
The Tampa Bay Rowdies are coming to Bradenton.
The USL Championship club announced Friday they are playing their final two regular season matches at IMG Academy after the recent damage from Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton to their home of Al Lang Stadium in St. Petersburg.
“The impact of both Hurricanes Helene and Milton to our region has been devastating, and while we cannot continue at Al Lang Stadium, we feel fortunate to be able to finish the season in the Tampa Bay area,” Rowdies president Ryan Helfrick said in a news release. “IMG Academy has a tremendous track record for hosting professional sports organizations and events, and we’re grateful for their ability to host us on such short notice. As we move through the challenges following the hurricane, our thoughts are with everyone across the region who have been impacted.”
The Rowdies play Hartford Athletic on Wednesday, Oct. 23, and Indy Eleven on Saturday, Oct. 26. Both matches are scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff with streaming on ESPN+.
Tickets for the matches are limited to Rowdies season ticket holders, according to the news release. Games are played in the IMG Academy Soccer Complex’s stadium, which has limited seating.
“The Rowdies Tickets Sales staff will reach out to individual season ticket members regarding availability for the match and offer three options for any unused tickets from these final three matches,” the news release said. “Season ticket members can choose between receiving a refund for their unused tickets, allowing a ticket credit attributed to their account for the 2025 season or donating the cost of their unused tickets towards the Rowdies hurricane relief efforts.”
Rowdies Tickets Sales staff will also contact any fans who previously purchased tickets to either match.
The Rowdies are in sixth place in the Eastern Conference standings and are vying for a playoff berth.
