One of the most recognizable features of the stadium is a 103-foot (31 m), 43-ton steel-and-concrete replica pirate ship in the north end zone.
Each time the Buccaneers score points, enter the other team's red zone, or win a home game, the replica cannons on the ship are fired off.
The cannons fire once for each point scored.
In addition, when the Buccaneers enter their opponent's red zone, stadium hosts hoist team flags around the perimeter of the upper deck.
During various times throughout the game, the song "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" is played on the stadium public address system (taken from Pirates of the Caribbean), which signals patrons on board the ship to throw beads, t–shirts, and other free prizes to the people below.
The segment is also known as a "Mini Gasparilla" to most fans.
 An animated parrot sits on the stern of the pirate ship.
 Controlled by radio and remote control, the parrot picks fans out of the crowd and talks to those passing by.

During Super Bowl XXXV on CBS, the pregame, halftime, and post-game desk reporting took place from aboard the pirate ship.
NBC's Super Bowl XLIII and ESPN's 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship coverage also emanated from the ship.

The two "Buc Vision" 2,200-square-foot (200 m²) Daktronics video displays were among the largest in the league when they were built.
In 2016 they were replaced with 9,600-square-foot (890 m²), HD video boards in both end zones. '
Buccaneer Cove' features a weathered, two–story fishing village facade, housing stadium concessions and restrooms.
All areas of the stadium are ADA compliant.

Temporary bleachers were erected in the end zones for Super Bowl XXXV, which set a then-record stadium attendance of 71,921.
The stadium attendance record has since been surpassed by the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship, which also made use of temporary seating.

In 2003, the corner billboards in the stadium were replaced with rotating trilon billboards and these were replaced in 2016 with new high visibility displays.

Raymond James Stadium boasts the second-best turf in the NFL, according to a 2009 biannual players' survey.

In early 2016, the stadium was given an extensive facelift.
The most notable improvement was the replacement of the 2,200-square-foot (200 m²) video displays with state of the art, high visibility 9,600-square-foot (890 m²) video displays in both the north and south end zones along with the addition of a new 2,300-square-foot (210 m²) video tower in each corner.
All together, the video displays cover more than 28,000-square-foot (2,600 m²), making Raymond James Stadium the third-largest video displays in the NFL.
The original sound system and the stadium's luxury boxes were also upgraded.
A second round of improvements are planned for after the 2016 season is complete.
One of the most recognizable features of the stadium is a 103-foot (31 m), 43-ton steel-and-concrete replica pirate ship in the north end zone. Each time the Buccaneers score points, enter the other team's red zone, or win a home game, the replica cannons on the ship are fired off. The cannons fire once for each point scored. In addition, when the Buccaneers enter their opponent's red zone, stadium hosts hoist team flags around the perimeter of the upper deck. During various times throughout the game, the song "Yo Ho (A Pirate's Life for Me)" is played on the stadium public address system (taken from Pirates of the Caribbean), which signals patrons on board the ship to throw beads, t–shirts, and other free prizes to the people below. The segment is also known as a "Mini Gasparilla" to most fans.  An animated parrot sits on the stern of the pirate ship.  Controlled by radio and remote control, the parrot picks fans out of the crowd and talks to those passing by.
During Super Bowl XXXV on CBS, the pregame, halftime, and post-game desk reporting took place from aboard the pirate ship. NBC's Super Bowl XLIII and ESPN's 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship coverage also emanated from the ship.
The two "Buc Vision" 2,200-square-foot (200 m²) Daktronics video displays were among the largest in the league when they were built. In 2016 they were replaced with 9,600-square-foot (890 m²), HD video boards in both end zones. 'Buccaneer Cove' features a weathered, two–story fishing village facade, housing stadium concessions and restrooms. All areas of the stadium are ADA compliant.
Temporary bleachers were erected in the end zones for Super Bowl XXXV, which set a then-record stadium attendance of 71,921. The stadium attendance record has since been surpassed by the 2017 College Football Playoff National Championship, which also made use of temporary seating.
In 2003, the corner billboards in the stadium were replaced with rotating trilon billboards and these were replaced in 2016 with new high visibility displays.
Raymond James Stadium boasts the second-best turf in the NFL, according to a 2009 biannual players' survey.
In early 2016, the stadium was given an extensive facelift. The most notable improvement was the replacement of the 2,200-square-foot (200 m²) video displays with state of the art, high visibility 9,600-square-foot (890 m²) video displays in both the north and south end zones along with the addition of a new 2,300-square-foot (210 m²) video tower in each corner. All together, the video displays cover more than 28,000-square-foot (2,600 m²), making Raymond James Stadium the third-largest video displays in the NFL. The original sound system and the stadium's luxury boxes were also upgraded. A second round of improvements are planned for after the 2016 season is complete.
Raymond James Stadium