TAMPA, FL (Oct. 2, 2025) – Tampa Bay Sun Football Club today announced a partnership with Coppertail Brewing Company to launch the first official Tampa Bay Sun Match Day Lager. The collaboration will debut at Suncoast Credit Union Field on Saturday, October 4, 2025 when Sun FC host Fort Lauderdale United FC.
On Wednesday, players joined Coppertail’s brewing team in Ybor City to experience the canning process firsthand, marking the start of a partnership that blends football culture with Tampa Bay’s renowned craft beer scene.
“This partnership is about more than a beverage,” said Genesis Botero, Director of Corporate Partnerships for the Tampa Bay Sun. “It is about celebrating our community, bringing people together, and creating a match day experience that feels authentically Tampa Bay.”
“Brewing Match Day Lager for the Tampa Bay Sun FC means a lot to us,” said Gary Kost, Marketing Director for Coppertail Brewing Company. “Supporting local and supporting women’s sports go hand in hand, and we are proud to be part of something that brings the community together. We can’t wait for the fans to try it out and Cheer on your Sun FC.”
Here’s where you can find it:
- At Suncoast Credit Union Field: The lager takes center stage as our “Beverage of the Match,” available throughout the venue, including a special Coppertail kiosk for this Saturday’s Match.
- At Coppertail Brewing: Available on draft and packaged for fans to enjoy year-round.
- Check with your Local Retailers: Rolling out to select stores within proximity of Suncoast Credit Union Field.
To kick things off, our players toured Coppertail Brewing to witness the canning process. Their visit captured the spirit of this collaboration bringing together football, craft beer, and community.
This is more than a beer. It is a toast to our city, our supporters, and the future of women’s football.
COPPERTAIL BREWING COMPANY
ABOUT TAMPA BAY SUN FOOTBALL CLUB
The 2024/25 Gainbridge Super League Champion, the Tampa Bay Sun Football Club is the first women’s professional sports team in Florida’s Tampa Bay region. Part of a pioneering group of founding teams in the Gainbridge Super League, the club is helping shape the future of first-division professional women’s soccer in the United States.
Recipient of the 2025 Downtown Experience Award, the Sun deliver an energy-filled, all-ages fan experience at Suncoast Credit Union Field along the Hillsborough River in Downtown Tampa. With a global vision rooted in local pride, the Sun are committed to excellence on the field and empowerment in the community.
ABOUT COPPERTAIL BREWING COMPANY
Coppertail Brewing Co. is an independent production brewery based in Tampa, Florida. Founded in 2014 by former attorney and homebrewer Kent Bailey, Coppertail is dedicated to brewing quality beer with character. All beers are brewed and canned on-site in Tampa and distributed throughout Florida. In addition to its core lineup of beers, the company produces Fallen Fruit Cider and High Dive THC-Infused Seltzers. Coppertail products are available at major grocery and liquor retailers across the state, as well as at the brewery’s flagship location in Ybor City. For more information, visit coppertailbrewing.com. Follow along on Instagram and Facebook.