Hard Rock Stadium

Miami, USA Capacity: 65,326

Miami Gardens, 17 miles north of South Beach. The open-air bowl has a partial roof canopy that shades the upper concourse.

Getting There

No rail; shuttle buses from Aventura, Downtown Miami

Parking

On-site parking available, $40+

Bag Policy

Clear bags, small clutch purses allowed

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What the official site won't say

Bag policy (what gets denied vs what the rules say)

Published bag policies and what actually clears the gate are not the same document. The published WC2026 rule allows clear bags up to roughly 30cm x 23cm x 15cm, plus a small clutch. In practice, individual venue security at the larger stadiums (I watched it at Lusail in 2022 and at MetLife on a non-WC event in 2024) rejects anything opaque, anything with a metal frame, and any "clear" bag with internal pockets dense enough that the screener can't see through. Drawstring bags get waved through more often than backpack-shape clear bags of the same volume. Bring nothing you can't fit in a pocket or a single transparent zip pouch, and assume a 10 to 15 percent chance the line in front of you loses something the rulebook said was fine.

Editor's note from Sam Halloway. Not affiliated with FIFA. More about this guide .

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Matches at Hard Rock Stadium

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group C

Scotland

Brazil

Jun 24 · 22:00 UTCHard Rock StadiumMiami

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group H

Saudi Arabia

Uruguay

Jun 15 · 22:00 UTCHard Rock StadiumMiami

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group H

Uruguay

Cape Verde

Jun 21 · 22:00 UTCHard Rock StadiumMiami

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group K

Colombia

Portugal

Jun 27 · 23:30 UTCHard Rock StadiumMiami

Round of 32

WINWinner Group J

RUNRunner-up Group H

Jul 3 · 22:00 UTCHard Rock StadiumMiami

Quarter-Final

WINWinner Match 91

WINWinner Match 92

Jul 11 · 21:00 UTCHard Rock StadiumMiami

Third-Place Playoff

LOSLoser Match 101

LOSLoser Match 102

Jul 18 · 21:00 UTCHard Rock StadiumMiami

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Hard Rock Stadium on match day?

The best way to reach Hard Rock Stadium is via No rail; shuttle buses from Aventura, Downtown Miami. Plan to arrive at least 2 hours before kickoff for security screening.

What can I bring to Hard Rock Stadium?

Clear bags, small clutch purses allowed. No outside food or drinks. Sealed water bottles may be permitted — check the latest FIFA guidelines.

How early should I arrive at Hard Rock Stadium?

Gates typically open 2-3 hours before kickoff for World Cup matches. Arrive early to enjoy the fan zone activities outside the stadium.

Is there parking at Hard Rock Stadium?

On-site parking available, $40+. Public transit is strongly recommended for World Cup matches due to heavy traffic.

Where should I stay near Hard Rock Stadium?

Look for hotels in Miami near the transit lines that serve the stadium. Book early — World Cup accommodation fills up months in advance.

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