A Banana Ball sell out, notes from Columbus' Stadium Series, WFF prep and a visit with Helen Wesley - President & CEO of TECO People's Gas

It's our time (again)! Everything you need to know about the NCAA Women's Final Four in Tampa Bay!

On Episode 26 of the "Gameday. Every Day." podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, have your full preview of Women's Final Four weekend in Tampa Bay, which will take place April 3 - April 6 in Tampa, FL. Rob and Ryan run through all of the festivities, including: * Women's Final Four Tourney Town Presented by Capital One * Party on the Plaza Presented by Buick * Women's Final Four Super Saturday Practice * Super Saturday Concert Presented by AT&T * Plus our community initiatives, including NCAA Read to the Final Four, Women's Final Four Bounce Presented by Buick and so much more! * We also hear from our friends at the Helios Education Foundation and Sunpass! Your home for all things WFF in Tampa Bay: https://www.wfftampabay.com/

A Banana Ball sell out, notes from Columbus' Stadium Series, WFF prep and a visit with Helen Wesley - President & CEO of TECO People's Gas

On Episode 25 of the "Gameday. Every Day." podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, recap a record-setting weekend of Banana Ball at Raymond James Stadium and give a recap of Messi Mania on Valentine's Day! Rob recaps his visit to Columbus to take notes ahead of our NHL Stadium Series in 2026 and takes us inside the final prep for Women's Final Four weekend in Tampa! We're joined by a very special guest, Helen Wesley, President & CEO of TECO People's Gas, to discuss their partnership with our area's events, including the WFF!

New year, same us! Rob's Messi experience in Vegas, how we landed the 2026 Stadium Series and a Sneaker Soiree sneak peek!

On Episode 24 of the "Gameday. Every Day." podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, give an update on what's to come in the new year. Rob gives the behind-the-scenes scoop on his visit to Las Vegas to see Messi Mania ahead of the GOAT's preseason tilt in Tampa on Feb 14, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium. Rob also gives a cool nugget on the bid presentation for the 2026 Stadium Series and how the Lightning landed one of the NHL's premiere events! We also give some insight into the prep for the Savannah Bananas visit in March and the work being done to gear up for the 2025 Women's Final Four at Amalie Arena! We also give a preview of what to expect for this year's Sneaker Soiree!

A trio of MAJOR announcements, Messi in the Bay and Red Bull Flugtag weekend has arrived!

On Episode 23 of the "Gameday. Every Day." podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, discuss a trio of major events coming to Tampa Bay. First up, Rob details how the Orlando City SC vs Inter Miami CF match up came to be, with the showdown on the pitch set for Feb 14, 2025 at Raymond James Stadium, and the chance to see the GOAT Lionel Messi. Ryan also asks Rob and the TBSC team's visit to Jacksonville to take in the Florida-Georgia game ahead of the series shifting to Tampa for a one-year stint in 2027. We also dive into the Savannah Bananas shift to Raymond James Stadium, their first NFL venue on the 2025 World Tour. Rob also gives his thoughts on the passing of coach Amir Abdur-Rahim, and the start of the women's college basketball season, which will culminate in the crowning of a champion in April at Amalie Arena.

Ryan vs. Rob Red Bull chug, Flugtag talk, Stateside Cup prep, Sportsplex anniversary and a salute to Stammer!

On Episode 22 of the "Gameday. Every Day." podcast, local TV personality Ryan Bass and Rob Higgins, the Executive Director of the Tampa Bay Sports Commission, discuss the return of Red Bull Flugtag to Tampa with a little history lesson, and get you geared up for the Stateside Cup, West Ham United F.C. vs. Crystal Palace, coming to Raymond James Stadium on August 3. Ryan and Rob also give an update on the planning for the 2025 Women's Final Four at Amalie Arena, share the incredible success story of the Hillsborough County Tournament SportsPlex, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary, and give a salute to The Captain, Steven Stamkos, one of the greatest Team Tampa Bay ambassadors of all-time.