ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – The Tampa Bay Rowdies announced on Friday the club will play its final two regular season matches at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. The Rowdies will host Hartford Athletic on Wednesday, October 23, and Indy Eleven in their regular season finale on Saturday, October 26. Both matches will kick off at 7:30 p.m. ET and will be available to stream on ESPN+. 

“The impact of both Hurricanes Helene and Milton to our region has been devastating, and while we cannot continue at Al Lang Stadium, we feel fortunate be able to finish the season in the Tampa Bay Area,” said Tampa Bay Rowdies President Ryan Helfrick. “IMG Academy has a tremendous track record for hosting professional sports organizations and events, and we’re grateful for their ability to host us on such short notice. As we move through the challenges following the hurricane, our thoughts are with everyone across the region who have been impacted.”

The two matches will be played at the stadium in the IMG Academy Soccer Complex. Stadium capacity is limited, and tickets will be offered exclusively to Rowdies Season Ticket Members. The Rowdies Tickets Sales staff will reach out to individual season ticket members regarding availability for the match and offer three options for any unused tickets from these final three matches. Season ticket members can choose between receiving a refund for their unused tickets, a credit attributed to their account for the 2025 season or, they can choose to donate the cost of their unused tickets towards the Rowdies hurricane relief efforts. 

Additionally, fans who purchased tickets for the final two matches will be contacted by a member of the Rowdies Tickets Sales staff. 

IMG Academy is a preparatory boarding school and sports training destination that spans over 400 developed acres and features programs consisting of a boarding school, sports camps (youth and adult) and events. The Soccer Complex is home to 15 soccer fields, including the stadium where the Rowdies will play, and has been used as training grounds for clubs from MLS, NWSL and international leagues. 

"As a proud member of the local community, IMG Academy is honored to welcome the Tampa Bay Rowdies to our campus and stand alongside them during this challenging time,” said Chief Operating Officer of IMG Academy Campus Mike Milliron. “Having hosted over 20 professional soccer clubs and national teams over the last several years at IMG Academy, we’re well-prepared to deliver an unrivaled campus experience to the Rowdies organization.”