The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are embarking on the 50th season in franchise history, and they plan to celebrate the team’s rich past, current success and promising future throughout the entire year. On Monday, the Buccaneers revealed plans for 50th Season programming that include fan-centric events, limited edition merchandise, art, content, and more.
The Buccaneers began play in the Tampa Bay area in 1976 as the NFL’s 27th franchise. In the half-century since, they have grown immeasurably as a franchise within a hometown that has itself continued to evolve into a vibrant and diverse community that is passionate about many things, including football. In the months ahead, the Buccaneers and their fans will relive the team’s iconic moments, legendary figures and championship triumphs, while also looking forward to the team’s successes in the future.
“Today marks the official kickoff to our season-long celebration of five decades of Buccaneers football,” said Buccaneers Chief Operating Officer Brian Ford. “Over the coming months, we will revel in our rich and unique history from the launch of that inaugural 1976 season, to the thrills of that Super Bowl LV win on our home field at Raymond James Stadium, and everything in between. We can’t wait to share these special moments with the Tampa Bay community as we celebrate the past while also looking ahead to an exciting future. The Glazer Family, along with our entire organization, is excited to deliver a series of activities, events and programming that our fans will truly cherish.”
The celebration of the Buccaneers’ 50th Season kicks off on Monday, April 21 with an opportunity for fans to shape the first-ever list of the 50 greatest players in franchise history. The final list will undoubtedly be star-studded at the top with the likes of the nine current player members of the Ring of Honor, five of whom are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, but it will also be an opportunity to celebrate key figures at every position throughout the last 50 campaigns.
Balloting can be found here, and on Buccaneers.com and through the Buccaneers App. The final Top 50 Buccaneers, presented by Coca-Cola Beverages Florida, will be determined by a combination of fan votes, former and current Tampa Bay media, and a committee of team representatives. Results will be revealed in a countdown-style format leading to the start of the 2025 regular season.
The Buccaneers will also highlight the unforgettable moments created by those franchise greats through a bracket-style competition beginning in July. Fan voting will continue throughout the season to narrow the 50 Seasons Best Moments presented by Ticketmaster down to a single winner, the most iconic moment in team history.
Leading up to the Buccaneers’ 50th Season, the first of several 50th Season merchandise collections will be unveiled. Featuring designs by Mitchell & Ness, the apparel will blend the Buccaneers’ rich heritage with modern-day style. Among the offerings will be official jerseys featuring the commemorative 50th Season patch, which players will wear on all uniforms throughout the year. The full assortment of offerings will be made available for purchase online this summer, with additional releases from Duvin, Nike, and others rolling out throughout the season. Sign up here to get merchandise notifications.