This weekend, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Wheelchair Football Team steps into the spotlight as they host a major showdown for the USA Wheelchair Football League, according to Hillsborough County's official newsroom. The national tournament, featuring ten of the nation's top wheelchair football teams, kicks off bright and early at 8 a.m. on Saturday at the Tampa Convention Center.
A full schedule of head-to-head matches is on deck for Saturday followed by the playoff games slated for Sunday, and let's not forget the action-packed lineup will see the host team, the Wheelchair Buccaneers, rolling out for two games on Saturday — they're up against the Cleveland Browns at 10 a.m., and then depending on how that morning tussle pans out, they'll face off in an afternoon scrum against an opponent to be determined.
For fans looking to catch the clash of the wheelchair gridiron gladiators, the Tampa Convention Center at 333 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL 33602, is the place to be, and keep those wallets closed — admission to witness the feats of athleticism is free.
The initiative is a key part of Hillsborough County Adaptive Sports, a standout program of the county's Parks & Recreation efforts, aiming to encourage health, independence, and personal growth for athletes with physical and intellectual challenges.
