Billy Joel and Sting in Tampa: Guide to concert tickets, parking and more

On Saturday night, Billy Joel and Sting will team up for one epic show at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

The Tampa concert marks the first time these superstars will co-headline a gig. Later this year, they’ll repeat the pairing in San Diego and St. Louis.

When the Tampa Sports Authority announced the news at a press conference with Live Nation in October, Mayor Jane Castor noted the concert “has put us on the national stage.”

Before you head over to enjoy the music, here’s what you need to know.

How do I get tickets for Billy Joel and Sting in Tampa?

Tickets are close to selling out, but seats are still available via Ticketmaster. Verified resale tickets on the site range from $100 to upwards of $8,000. As of time of publication, StubHub had pairs of tickets available starting at $85 per seat.

What are my parking and transportation options for Raymond James Stadium?

Stadium parking lots open at 4 p.m., with the gates opening at 5:30 p.m. Anticipate traffic along Dale Mabry Highway, Himes Avenue, Columbus Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard ahead of the show. The Tampa Sports Authority works with parkwhiz.com, though spots are nearly gone. Prices start around $40. Note that third-party websites like seatgeek.com are not affiliated with the stadium.

Only Lots 8 and 9 on the south end of the stadium will be open for day-of-show parking purchase, along with the Hillsborough Community College lots.

Residents in the nearby neighborhoods frequently rent out their parking spots and driveways to concertgoers. Arrive early to scope for a good space and bring cash.

For those hoping to take public transportation, HART bus routes 7, 15, 32, 36 and 45 service the stadium. Bus stops on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Himes Avenue are a roughly 15-minute walk away. Check gohart.org for route information.

For those planning to get picked up, the George M. Steinbrenner lot across the street from RayJay can be accessed via a pedestrian bridge. As with any stadium show, anticipate potential delays and surge charging with Uber and Lyft.

Visit raymondjamesstadium.com/gettinghere.

What items can I bring to Raymond James Stadium?

Items allowed:

• One small clutch bag, no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″

• Banners or flags without sticks or poles

• Binoculars

• Blankets and towels, if unrolled or unfolded

• Canes, walkers and wheelchairs

• Empty spray bottles

• Ponchos if worn, carried over the arm or in original sealed clear package

• Small, handheld radios or TVs with earphones

• Sunscreen lotion (No aerosol or spray cans)

• Your credit card. Raymond James Stadium is cashless.

• Medical or diaper bags, but only after filling out a special needs request form at least 72 hours before the event. The form can be found at raymondjamesstadium.com/rjsada.

Items to leave at home:

• Any bag larger than a clutch purse no larger than 4.5 in. by 6.5 in. Raymond James Stadium has a no-bag policy for all events. Any other bag must be left in your vehicle or stowed in storage lockers, which are available to rent on Tom McEwen Boulevard (south of Gate C).

• Cameras with detachable lenses, or with lenses that exceed 12 in. (Point-and-shoot cameras are allowed.)

• Camera bags or binocular cases

• Large electronic devices such as digital readers, iPads or laptops

• Aerosol or spray bottles of sunscreen

• Tobacco (including e-cigarettes and vaporizers)

• Food and drink

• Cans, bottles, glass and coolers

• Horns, lasers and artificial noisemakers

• Illegal drugs and weapons

• Recreational balls and seat cushions

• Pets (service animals are allowed)

• Selfie sticks, gimbals or extenders

• Strollers

• Umbrellas

• Unmanned aircraft systems and radio-controlled model aircraft-drones. (These are also prohibited on stadium property, including parking lots.)

• Video cameras and GoPros.

What songs will Billy Joel and Sting play?

For our predictions, read our analysis of past concert setlists from each star here. Check back on tampabay.com on Sunday morning for our review of the show.