Hard Rock Stadium — home to the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Hurricanes college football team — just may be one of the coolest stadiums out there. This stadium also hosts many concerts (including Taylor Swift!) and other events, such as the Orange Bowl, Miami Open and Formula 1 Grand Prix. This stadium has undergone major renovations in recent years, including the addition of a giant video screen and a canopy roof. Whether you are ready to sing out the Dolphins' fight song or the lyrics to your favorite band in concert, then Hard Rock Stadium is the perfect place to be! Here's what to know before attending an event at Hard Rock Stadium, including upcoming events, how to get there, what to know and how to save on tickets!
Where Is Hard Rock Stadium Located?
Hard Rock Stadium is located at 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, Florida 33056.
Are you looking for Hard Rock Stadium hotels? There is a Hard Rock Guitar Hotel just 10 miles away! Perhaps you've seen the giant guitar tower lit up when watching a game on TV? Toadally cool!
Hard Rock Stadium Parking and Other Arrival Options
There are a lot of ways to get to Hard Rock Stadium.
Parking
Purchase Hard Rock Stadium parking in advance of your event, as day of parking is not guaranteed. The lots open four hours early on game day. You can find a parking map on the individual parking page for Hard Rock Stadium.
Tailgating is allowed — be sure to follow the Tailgating Guidelines.
Note: If you have an ADA placard or ADA license plate, you can park in accessible parking. The ADA placard must be shown when entering Lot 40.
Do you have SunPass? You can use it to get a discount parking payment option for Miami Dolphins games and other events. As you approach Hard Rock Stadium, look for the SunPass Plus logo at the parking gates. Select "Easy Pay" automatic replenishment on SunPass using a credit card or debit card.
Brightline
Take the Brightline to Aventura Station. Then hop on the free shuttle to Hard Rock Stadium. The shuttles depart 10 minutes after each train arrives.
Taxi and Rideshare
Taxi pick-up is at gate 4.
Rideshare is at Lot 42 on NW 27th Ave., which is about a 25- to 45-minute walk with crowds. Avoid the post-game rideshare price surge. Take the free Rideshare Shuttle to a location that will improve your rideshare experience and help you save money and time. You must reserve in advance. Shuttles leave at 20, 40 and 60 minutes after the game.
Seating at Hard Rock Stadium (and Climate)
The Stadium can accommodate over 65,000 fans. You may wonder about the weather in Miami, but you don't have to worry about sun or rain at the outside stadium. It has a canopy roof that provides shade and protects most fans from occasional rainstorms.
When you purchase tickets through Undercover Tourist, you can look at the stadium map to find the right seat for your budget and viewing preferences.
The seats themselves are that iconic Dolphins aqua color! There are regular stadium seats up to Living Room Boxes with wide comfy seats and more legroom (not to mention private screens where you can watch replays and highlights)! The stadium has a variety of club-level options as well.
What to Know Before You Go to the Stadium
Here are a few tips for visiting the stadium:
- Bring those credit and debit cards or set up a mobile payment. Hard Rock Stadium is cashless — concessions included. You can convert cash to a pre-paid Visa on-site.
- Check the bag check policy before you go. Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and must not exceed 12" x 6" x 12". You can bring a small clutch or fanny pack, 4.5" x 6.5" and smaller. Diaper bags are allowed and subject to search. There are bag check areas if you need to check a bag (for a $12-20 fee).
- Smartphones, binoculars and cameras are permitted.
- Empty reusable drinking containers up to 32 oz. are allowed, as are empty Camelbak-type hydration packs with no pockets.
- Everyone can tailgate at a Dolphins game! No car needed with pre-game parties four hours up to kickoff at The South Plaza and the Fan Zone presented by Livenation. The Fan Zone has free entry for all guests with inflatables, yard games, face painting, food trucks, the Heineken Highline Gondola (purchase tickets) and more!
Upcoming Events at Hard Rock Stadium
Hard Rock hosts sporting events, shows and concerts. Whatever it is you're experiencing at the stadium, you can get great deals and savings by grabbing your tickets through Undercover Tourist! A trusted ticket seller for over 20 years, Undercover Tourist offers a 100% buyer guarantee. Here's a look at upcoming Hard Rock Stadium events:
- Taylor Swift - Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, 6:30pm
- Miami Hurricanes Football - Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, Time TBD
- Miami Dolphins - Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, 1:00pm
- Orange Bowl - Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, 7:30pm
- Miami Open Tennis - Sunday, Mar. 16, 2025, 10:00am
- Formula 1 - Friday, May. 2, 2025, 10:59am
- Coldplay - Saturday, Jul. 26, 2025, 6:45pm
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