Hard Rock Bet and Tampa Bay Buccaneers form partnership
Hard Rock Bet and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers announced a multi-year partnership this month that makes the sportsbook the official betting partner of the Buccaneers. This is one of the latest partnerships between a sportsbook and a team from a major professional sports league.
"This partnership will elevate the way fans connect with the Buccaneers and bring our players closer to the action through exclusive experiences and unparalleled access," Hard Rock Bet managing director of corporate strategy Nick Menas said on behalf of Hard Rock Bet.
"We're seeing the excitement around the team in the app - as the Buccaneers are among our most heavily bet teams - and are confident we'll continue to see that level of engagement and enthusiasm throughout the partnership." The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are the latest NFL franchise to align themselves with one of the sports betting sites.
The partnership will provide offers and exclusive promotions to elevate gameday experiences for Buccaneers fans in the Tampa Bay region and beyond. Hard Rock Bet and the Buccaneers will participate in a variety of co-marketing elements with marquee signage, digital, CRM, and social campaigns during the season. Players on Hard Rock Bet’s sportsbook will also receive ‘money can’t buy’ experiences at the Raymond James Stadium and VIP access to some off-site Buccaneers events. As part of the partnership, some fans of the team will also receive exclusive promotions on Hard Rock Bet’s sportsbook app and in the stadium.
Improving the gameday experience
Hard Rock Bet is Florida’s only legal sportsbook. The sportsbook enters this partnership at the most prestigious partnership level, a Pewter Partner. "We're always looking for ways to enhance the gameday experience and evolve with the needs of our fans," said Buccaneers Chief Commercial Officer Atul Khosla.
"With sports betting becoming an increasingly exciting part of the entertainment landscape, Hard Rock Bet has quickly emerged as an essential gameday touchpoint for our fans. This partnership brings the best of both worlds — exclusive opportunities and unique in-game app experiences — giving fans more ways to engage, whether they're watching from home or cheering from their seat at Raymond James Stadium."
Hard Rock Bet will maintain a presence at the Raymond James Stadium. The sportsbook will have a presence at the Bucs Beach — a beach-themed area — for select games starting with their week 3 game against the New York Jets, the Buccaneers’ 2025 regular season home opener.
About Hard Rock Bet and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Hard Rock Bet is one of many online betting sites that take bets on the NFL. Hard Rock Bet has over 95,000 followers on X/Twitter. Hard Rock Bet has over 115,000 followers on Instagram. The sportsbook is the only legal sportsbook in Florida. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are one of 32 teams in the NFL.
