![tampa-bay-lightning-primary-logo](https://sportslogohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/tampa_bay_lightning_2012-pres.png)
Tampa Bay Lightning
The current Lightning logo is a more traditional, simple look that removed the team’s name and city altogether. The circle around the bolt that has always been there remains, while the bolt itself is a crisp, clean look that is easy on the eyes.
Lightning Wordmark Logo
The Tampa Bay Lightning has been a part of the National Hockey League since 1992. Since then, its wordmark logo has gone through many changes and iterations to better reflect its identity as an organization.
The first iteration of the Tampa Bay Lightning’s wordmark logo was introduced in 1993, featuring a bold red “Tampa Bay” with yellow lightning bolts on either side and “Lightning” written below it in white lettering. This design stayed relatively unchanged for 12 years until 2005 when the team opted for a more modern look by changing some of its colors; they replaced yellow with black and added blue accents to give it more depth. The font also changed from blocky serif letters to sleek sans-serif ones that were easier to read in small sizes.
In 2011, the team underwent another major redesign which featured brighter shades of blue and black along with orange accents instead of the red or yellow ones used previously—the idea behind this update was that these new colors would stand out better against other NHL teams' logos while remaining true to its original roots as well as reflecting Florida's vibrant culture overall. The latest version features two distinct layers: one containing just "Tampa" written across it diagonally in all caps followed by "Bay" underneath, written smaller but still visible enough so people can quickly identify where they are geographic. All three versions showcase how much effort goes into creating timeless logos that will remain iconic throughout time, regardless of whether any further updates occur down the line!
![Tampa Bay Lightning Wordmark Logo 2012 - Present](https://sportslogohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/tampa_bay_lightning_2012-pres_w.png)
Tampa Bay Lightning
2012 - Present
Wordmark "TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING" in blue with larger letter as the first letter of the word.
Font: Unknown
![Tampa Bay Lightning Wordmark Logo 2011](https://sportslogohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tampa_bay_lightning_2011_w.png)
Tampa Bay Lightning
2010 - 2011
Double lined wordmark "TAMPA BAY" on top "LIGHTNING" in blue with black outline around the wordmark.
Font: Unknown
![Tampa Bay Lightning Wordmark Logo 2009 - Present](https://sportslogohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tampa_bay_lightning_2009-pres_w.png)
Tampa Bay Lightning
2009 - Present
Wordmark "BOLTS" in white with silver and black outlines written diagonally.
Font: Unknown
![Tampa Bay Lightning Wordmark Logo 2008 - 2010](https://sportslogohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tampa_bay_lightning_2008-2010-w.png)
Tampa Bay Lightning
2008 - 2010
Single lined wordmark "TAMPA BAY" in blue.
Font: Unknown
![Tampa Bay Lightning Wordmark Logo 2008 - 2010](https://sportslogohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tampa_bay_lightning_2008-2010_w.png)
Tampa Bay Lightning
2008 - 2010
Single lined wordmark "TAMPA BAY" in blue with black outline around the wordmark.
Font: Unknown
![Tampa Bay Lightning Wordmark Logo 2002 - 2007](https://sportslogohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tampa_bay_lightning_2002-2007_w.png)
Tampa Bay Lightning
2002 - 2007
Double lined wordmark "Tampa Bay" on top in blue and "LIGHTNING" in black running diagonally with a lightning bolt through it.
Font: Unknown
![Tampa Bay Lightning Wordmark Logo 1999 - 2007](https://sportslogohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tampa_bay_lightning_1999-2007_w.png)
Tampa Bay Lightning
1999 - 2007
Single lined scripted wordmark "TAMPA BAY" in black.
Font: Unknown
![Tampa Bay Lightning Wordmark Logo 1993 - 2001](https://sportslogohistory.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/tampa_bay_lightning_1993-2001_w.png)
Tampa Bay Lightning
1993 - 2001
Double lined wordmark "Tampa Bay" on top in blue and "LIGHTNING" in black running diagonally with a lightning bolt through it.
Font: Unknown