Tampa Bay Vipers

Farewell, Vipers: XFL restarts next year — but not in Tampa

The XFL released its host cities over the weekend before it restarts next year, and it turns out the league will be sailing away from Tampa Bay.

July 25, 2022 6:44am EDT

XFL cancels season to avoid spread of novel coronavirus

The XFL arena football league announced teams will not play regular-season games. The Tampa Bay Vipers will not play the remaining five games on its schedule.

March 12, 2020 8:58pm EDT

Tampa Bay Vipers strike for first win

Tampa Bay, the last winless team shutout the D.C. Defenders (2-2) in front of 12, 249 at Raymond James Stadium.

March 1, 2020 11:06pm EST

Vipers fan base pleads for Quinton Flowers in home opener

The Roughnecks defeat the Vipers 34-27.

February 22, 2020 9:21pm EST

Tampa Bay Vipers' Lucas Wacha makes lasting impressions

Lucas Wacha's path to the Tampa Bay Vipers is unlike anyone else on the team. He didn't come directly from the pros or college.

February 20, 2020 11:23am EST

Tampa Bay Vipers prepare for their first home game ever -- and hopefully their first win

Tampa’s XFL team is getting ready for the home-opener on Saturday.

February 18, 2020 1:03pm EST

Tampa Bay Vipers lose in Week 2 against the Dragons

The Tampa Bay Vipers may lead the XFL in yardage, but it isn’t leading them to wins or touchdowns.

February 17, 2020 5:05am EST

Tampa Bay Vipers fall to New York Guardians in XFL season debut

The Tampa Bay Vipers didn’t quite match the excitement that the XFL opened with on Saturday.

February 10, 2020 5:01am EST

Community is key for Tampa Bay Vipers ahead of XFL season-opener

The newly-revived XFL season kicks off soon and the Tampa Bay Vipers are making sure the community knows the team has its back.

February 3, 2020 6:34pm EST

Five ways the XFL is different than the NFL

The Tampa Bay Vipers are kicking off their season this weekend. Here are some of the rule changes you'll notice during kickoffs, punting, overtime, and on offense.

February 3, 2020 12:29pm EST

The Super Bowl is over, but the XFL season is just beginning

This weekend will marks the start of the inaugural XFL season, at least this iteration of it. The Tampa Bay Vipers will make their debut Sunday, February 9, as they take on the New York Guardians. They’ll be led by quarterback Aaron Murray, a Tampa native.

February 3, 2020 6:36am EST