Visit Tampa Bay takeover for Aston Villa fixture | OneFootball

Brentford's official north American destination partner, Visit Tampa Bay, will once again be bringing their legendary sun and pirate fun to Gtech Community Stadium ahead of Saturday's Premier League game against Aston Villa.

The clash with Villa will be Visit Tampa Bay’s second fixture takeover since becoming a club partner in August 2023.

Visit Tampa Bay will host a pre-match treasure hunt for junior fans before kick-off. Tampa Bay pirates will be located outside the Bees Superstore and Entrance B, where fans can pick up a treasure map.

The map will lead to letters hidden along Lionel Road South - find the letters, unscramble them to reveal a mystery word and return your completed map to a pirate to pick up some chocolate treasure, and to be in with a chance of winning a signed Brentford home shirt in a post-match draw. The treasure hunt will run from 3.30pm until kick-off, with 500 maps available.

Recognising International Women’s Day, the club will be welcoming Christina Unkel for a pitchside chat at half-time.

As well as being a former FIFA referee, attorney, entrepreneur, and sports analyst, Christina is the president and general manager of American professional women's soccer club Tampa Bay Sun FC, the first women's professional sports team in the Tampa Bay Area.

Two Bees supporters will also compete in a half-time pitchside challenge to win a trip of a lifetime to Tampa Bay. The fans will take part in a special pirate-themed game, with the person with the most treasure winning flights and a four-night stay in Florida.

Premium seat holders will be able to view unique artwork created by Bryan Mbeumo, Vitaly Janelt and Rico Henry in collaboration with Tampa Bay-based artist, Dylan Perry.

The pieces, which will be displayed within entrance C, are currently being auctioned in aid of Heart of West London. The auctions close at midday on Sunday 9 March. Place your bid now.

Early arrivals into premium facilities will also be able to pick up an exclusive ‘Tampa Bay Bees’ cap, with 100 available to the first fans through the doors.

The club will also be supporting Level Playing Field's Unite For Access campaign at Saturday's game.