Pirate Ship In Tampa Bay Stadium - [work]

A motorized animatronic parrot often "talks" to passing fans.

The stadium and ship are part of ongoing discussions for long-term upgrades to keep the venue competitive for future Super Bowls. Gameday Traditions - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Yo Ho & Go Bucs: The Story of the Pirate Ship at Tampa Bay’s Stadium pirate ship in tampa bay stadium

The wood-look concrete is stained to appear aged by salt spray.

⚓ If you want to get close to the ship, arrive at the stadium early. Buccaneer Cove is accessible to all ticket holders before kickoff, offering the perfect photo opportunity with the massive hull and tattered sails in the background. A motorized animatronic parrot often "talks" to passing fans

Is that a full-size pirate ship ? Docked in the stands? Firing cannons?

It would be easy to call the pirate ship a cheesy gimmick, but it’s become a beloved icon. For visiting teams, it’s a psychological weapon. Imagine lining up for a critical field goal while a fake pirate ship looms over your shoulder and a cannon fires in your ear. ⚓ If you want to get close to

A radio-controlled on the stern interacts with fans passing by. Buccaneers Cove

Have you ever seen the pirate ship in person? Would you want to sit in the "splash zone" near the cannons? Drop anchor in the comments below!