The World Cup comes to Miami
Seven matches at Hard Rock Stadium between June 15 and July 18, including Brazil, Portugal, Colombia, Uruguay, a quarterfinal, and the bronze final.
FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park
The official 436,000 sq-ft fan zone runs daily from June 13 through July 5, turning Bayfront Park into Miami's tournament-long living room. Every match is broadcast on giant LED screens. A 10,000-capacity amphitheater hosts concerts and cultural programming; interactive installations, food and drink, and — only in Miami — water-powered jet pack demonstrations over Biscayne Bay round it out.
- Every World Cup match shown live on giant LED screens
- Concerts and cultural programming in the amphitheater
- Free admission, no ticket required
- 301 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132
Getting to Hard Rock Stadium
Hard Rock Stadium sits in Miami Gardens, roughly 17 miles from downtown Miami and a similar distance from Fort Lauderdale. Match days draw big crowds and FIFA security perimeters extend well beyond the stadium — leave earlier than you think.
🚗 Driving & Parking
Stadium parking sold out months ago. Park & Ride passes are still available through Hard Rock Stadium's website. All transactions on match day are cashless — bring a card.
✈️ From the Airports
MIA is closest at ~17 miles. FLL is ~20 miles north and often faster on match days. Plan for 60–90 minutes of door-to-door time including the security perimeter.
🚆 Public Transit
No direct rail line. Tri-Rail to Opa-locka station + rideshare or shuttle is the most reliable transit option. Match-day Park & Ride lots are scattered across Broward and Miami-Dade — check before you book.
🎫 Tickets
Only buy through FIFA.com/tickets or authorized On Location partners. Resale sites have already surfaced counterfeit listings for Miami matches. If it isn't FIFA-issued, assume it isn't real.
Where to Watch in South Florida
Even without a match ticket, Miami goes deep on the tournament. Beyond the Fan Festival at Bayfront, these are reliable bets for big-screen group watching across South Florida.
Wynwood & the Design District
The breweries and food halls in Wynwood (Wynwood Brewing, Veza Sur, The Wharf) put matches on every screen during Copa America 2024 and the Club World Cup. Expect the same — and tougher entry on group-stage days featuring Brazil, Portugal, or Colombia.
Brickell & Downtown
Brickell's rooftop bars and sports-forward restaurants (Toro Toro, The Beacon, American Social) lean into international tournaments. Bayfront Park's Fan Festival is a 10-minute walk from most Brickell hotels.
Fort Lauderdale & Beyond
Inter Miami's home in Fort Lauderdale's Chase Stadium area has a thick concentration of soccer-friendly bars. Las Olas Boulevard is the obvious strip; arrive 90 minutes early for marquee matches.
At Home
U.S. broadcast rights are split between FOX (English) and Telemundo / Peacock (Spanish). All 104 matches stream on Peacock; FOX simulcasts on its main channel and FS1 depending on the slot.
Quick Answers
- When does the tournament start?
- The opening match is June 11, 2026 at Estadio Banorte (Azteca) in Mexico City. Miami's first match is June 15.
- How many matches are at Hard Rock Stadium?
- Seven — four group stage, one Round of 32, one quarterfinal, and the third-place playoff on July 18.
- Why does FIFA call it "Miami Stadium" and not "Hard Rock Stadium"?
- FIFA strips commercial naming from venues during the tournament. Same building, different name on the official scoreboard.
- Where is the final?
- MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19, 2026. Miami hosts the bronze final the day before.
- Is the Fan Festival really free?
- Yes — no ticket, no entry fee. Concession purchases and some premium experiences are paid.