Mar 22, 2026
Tampa is buzzing with excitement as the Florida Gators face the Iowa Hawkeyes in a March Madness matchup at Benchmark International Arena.Its the first time the city has hosted the NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament since 2011, and locals are taking full advantage of having the games in town. Officials say Fridays game was a sellout, and another full house is expected tonight.Lanness Robinson, executive director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, said the event is a chance to showcase how much the city has grown over the past 15 years, from the Riverwalk to expanded hotels and businesses.Fans are packing the arena in team colors, with blue and orange for Florida and black and yellow for Iowa, adding to the electric atmosphere as tip-off approaches. ...read more read less
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