Football season is back in Tampa, which means Saturdays and Sundays are about more than just what's happening on the field. Between USF Bulls games at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay Buccaneers games, tailgates with friends and family, and all the traffic that comes with them, getting around Tampa Bay can be an adventure of its own. Whether you're heading across town from Brandon, coming in from Clearwater or St. Petersburg, or making the trip from Wesley Chapel, the right vehicle can make game day considerably more enjoyable. At Century Buick GMC, we have a lineup of Buick and GMC vehicles designed to make everything from the morning commute to the drive home after a big win easier. Here are a few models worth considering when Tampa's football season gets underway. GMC Sierra: Ready for the Ultimate Tailgate For some football fans, the tailgate is just as important as the game. If your idea of game day includes a grill, folding chairs, coolers, tents and enough food to feed the entire crew, a pickup like the GMC Sierra makes a natural choice. The Sierra gives you the versatility of a truck bed for hauling everything you need to set up the perfect tailgate. Once you're packed up, available trailering technology can also make it easier to keep an eye on your trailer and manage a tow when you're headed to the game with additional gear. And when it's time to leave, available Super Cruise can help take some of the stress out of longer stretches of highway driving. On compatible roads, the hands-free driver assistance system can make the trip home from Tampa or the surrounding communities more relaxing when traffic finally starts to thin out. If you're looking for a capable truck that can handle football weekends and everyday life, explore the current GMC Sierra inventory at Century Buick GMC. GMC Yukon: Bring the Whole Crew Some game days require more than a couple of seats. Between family members, friends and all the gear that comes along for a day at Raymond James Stadium, having plenty of room can make a difference. That's where the GMC Yukon comes in. With available seating for up to eight, the Yukon gives Tampa Bay families room to bring everyone along without turning the trip into a game of automotive Tetris. The Yukon XL adds even more cargo space for those occasions when you're bringing coolers, chairs, bags and everything else needed for a serious tailgate. Inside, the Yukon's large infotainment display with Google built-in can help keep everyone entertained between stops. Available navigation can also make it easier to find your way when your normal route suddenly looks very different because of game-day traffic. For drivers in Tampa, Carrollwood, South Tampa and Westchase, the Yukon is especially well suited to those weekends when the entire family is heading out together. Find your GMC Yukon at Century Buick GMC. Buick Enclave: Keep the Family Comfortable Not every game-day vehicle needs to be a truck or full-size SUV. For families who want three rows of seating in a more refined package, the Buick Enclave offers another way to tackle Tampa traffic. The Enclave's three-row layout makes it easy to accommodate family and friends, while its thoughtfully designed interior gives everyone a comfortable place to settle in for the ride. That's particularly useful when you're driving from the suburbs into Tampa for a game or spending the entire day running errands before kickoff. For Tampa Bay families who split their weekends between football games, restaurants, shopping and other activities, the Enclave is versatile enough to handle all of it without feeling like you're driving a vehicle built solely for game day. And when traffic gets congested around the stadium, features such as the Enclave's available camera and parking technologies can be especially helpful when maneuvering into tighter spaces. Explore the Buick Enclave at Century Buick GMC. Buick Envista: A Smart Choice for Getting Around Tampa Maybe your game-day routine is a little simpler. You don't need three rows, you're not towing a trailer and you don't need the biggest vehicle on the road. You just want something that's easy to drive around Tampa while still giving you the features and comfort you'd expect from a modern SUV. The Buick Envista fits that role particularly well. Its compact SUV size makes it a convenient choice for navigating city streets, parking lots and crowded areas around Tampa. And with EPA-estimated fuel economy of up to 28 city/32 highway MPG, the Envista can also help make frequent trips around the Tampa Bay area more efficient. The Envista also brings Buick's QuietTuning technology to the cabin, helping create a more peaceful environment when you're trying to escape the noise and congestion of a busy game-day weekend. For commuters in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater or Brandon who want an SUV that's easy to live with every day, the Envista is worth a closer look. Check out our in stock selection of the Buick Envista. Tampa Game-Day Driving Tips Of course, even the right vehicle can't eliminate all of Tampa's game-day traffic. A little preparation can go a long way. Leave earlier than you think you need to. Traffic around Raymond James Stadium can build well before kickoff, especially for popular matchups. Give yourself extra parking time. Finding a spot can take longer on game days, so don't plan your arrival based solely on the length of the drive. Use your vehicle's technology. Navigation, available cameras and driver-assistance technologies can make unfamiliar routes and crowded parking areas easier to manage. Plan for the trip home. After the game, thousands of vehicles will be leaving the same area at roughly the same time. A little patience—and a comfortable cabin—can make the drive home much more enjoyable. Make Game Day Part of the Fun Football season is one of the best times of year to experience Tampa. Whether you're cheering for the USF Bulls, heading to Raymond James Stadium to support the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, or simply gathering with friends for a weekend tailgate, the right vehicle can make getting there—and getting home—a whole lot easier. From the hardworking GMC Sierra to the spacious GMC Yukon, the family-friendly Buick Enclave and the efficient Buick Envista, Century Buick GMC has options for just about every Tampa Bay lifestyle. 🏈 Find Your Next Vehicle Explore our selection of new and used vehicles and find the right fit for your next Tampa Bay adventure. 🚗 Take a Test Drive Have a particular model in mind? Get behind the wheel and experience your favorite Buick or GMC for yourself. Click here to schedule your test drive. Or call us at Sales 813-774-5456 to make your appointment. 📍 Visit Century Buick GMC Stop by our Tampa dealership and let our team help you find the vehicle that's right for you. We're conveniently located just north of Ray Jay at 3308 West Hillsborough Ave
