Media members may apply for Season and Single-Game match credentials HERE.
Credential applications must be submitted no later than 72 hours from match kickoff and are only for media outlets that need game day Press and/or Field access to produce editorial coverage, not to watch the match.
This includes newspapers, TV, radio and legitimate digital websites that produce consistent and professional content adhering to accepted journalistic principles. The Club does not provide credentials for personal social media channel coverage unless previously discussed and approved by the Communications Team.
Credentials and seating space is limited and priority will be given to those working on a deadline.
Applications from freelance writers, photographers or videographers must come from a direct supervisor validating professional and editorial need for media access. All applications using a personal email address, such as Gmail or Hotmail, must provide validation from their outlet.
The credential application will open 4-6 weeks before each match date. For travel or scheduling purposes, if you require approval to future dates that are not listed, please contact Tiffany Hubert (tiffany.hubert@tampabaysunfc.com).
ATTIRE
While on assignment at either training or match day, media is expected to dress professionally, meaning no jerseys or team representation of any kind.
Failure to comply may result in loss of credential.
PROFESSIONALISM
Media members may not use credential for preferential access, such as autographs, photographs or personal requests.
Violation will result in immediate loss of credential for any future match.
NON ACCESS AREA REPORTING
Media members may only report on or capture information during designated media areas and media access times
Designated areas include: the pitch and the press conference room.
The Tampa Bay Sun Football Club has a no locker room access policy for postgame. Any media in the locker room will be asked to leave and will result in loss of credential.
Restricted areas include, but are not limited to: locker room, training/stadium personnel lobbies and common areas.
Request to capture content in these areas may be submitted to the Communications Team no later than 24 hours prior to requested access.
Reporting on any information captured outside of these times/area may result in loss of credential
i.e.: Any information intended for players, coaches and staff that is posted in or dispersed throughout SUN FC facilities (such as memos/notes in lockers or signs hanging in the building) may not be reported, photographed or captured on video.
MATCH DAY GUIDELINES & ACCESS
PARKING PASSES
Complimentary parking passes are limited and will be distributed on a game-by-game basis. Season-credentialed media must RSVP no less than 48 hours before kickoff to receive a parking pass.
TV Trucks: Parking spots closer to Riverfront Stadium are very limited and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Please contact the Communications team in advance for accommodations.
MEDIA WILL CALL & ENTERING RIVERFRONT STADIUM
After parking, please proceed to the Media Entrance at the Southwest gate.
All media members must check-in for each match through the Media Press entrance. Photo ID is required for admission.
Media check-in will be open 3 hours prior to kickoff unless otherwise noted.
Credentials MUST be worn and visible at all times. Please report lost credentials immediately to a member of the Communications team.
Photographers and videographers will receive field bibs at media check-in and must be worn at all times while on the field.
Bibs must be returned to the Press Conference Room before leaving the stadium. Bibs are mandated for all press that is on field level. Additional details regarding access will be sent on a game-by-game basis.
Press area seating assignments for reporters will be listed in the Press Viewing Area.
ON-FIELD GUIDELINES
Only properly credentialed members of the media may access the field area.
Media will access the field through the southwest corner of Riverfront Stadium.
Media members will be asked to stay on one endline during match play, however the concourse may be used if necessary.
Due to space constraints, the north sideline is strictly off limits.
Bibs must be worn at all times while on the field. No exceptions.
Media may exit the field on the southwest corner of the field and go directly to the Press Conference Room following the final whistle.
PRE-GAME CEREMONIES
A member of the Communications staff will escort photographers and videographers to the west midfield sideline for pregame ceremonies. There will be two clearly roped photography areas.
During warm-ups, media members are free to move on both the north and south endlines. Media members can switch between endlines during warm-ups but are forbidden from stopping anywhere on the north sideline or near the team benches and must take the south sideline route.