The excitement and anticipation of a FIFA World Cup match in Miami shouldn’t make you forget a few important rules and recommendations for that long-awaited day.
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That’s why the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office (MDSO) shared a series of tips to help make your experience more comfortable.
MDSO highlights several things you should keep in mind, from planning your arrival to stadium rules and prohibited items at Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens).
Plan your arrival
The most important thing to remember is: no ticket, no entry. Fans must have a valid match ticket to enter the stadium and ticket-controlled access areas.
Gates will open 3 hours before kickoff.
Arrive early to allow time for security screening and ticket checks, and expect a significant MDSO presence inside and outside the stadium.
Parking
Parking lots will open 1 hour before the gates open. All parking must be pre-purchased directly from FIFA at their official parking website.
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Rideshare
Fans using rideshare apps will be diverted to designated lots away from the stadium, where they can board a free shuttle to the stadium. You will need a ticket to board a free shuttle.
Shuttle lots
Fans can ride to and from Miami Stadium for free on match days beginning 3.5 hours prior to kickoff and up to 2 hours post-match.
You can find the shuttles at:
- Lot 70 – Hard Rock Hotel (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314)
- Lot 95 – Golden Glades Park & Ride (15890 NW 7 Ave. Miami, FL 33162)
- Brightline Aventura Station (19796 West Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33180)
- MLK Station (6205 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33147)
Road closures
The following roads will be closed on all match days unless your vehicle has a valid FIFA parking pass for that day’s match.
- Turnpike 2X Ramp and Exit (both northbound and southbound)
- NW 199th St. between NW 27th Ave. and NW 14th Ct.
Additionally, the following roads will be closed 1 hour after each match begins until postgame traffic clears:
- NW 27th Ave. between NW 203rd St. and NW 199th St.
- Turnpike northbound between Golden Glades and 2X Exit
Prohibited items
Possessing prohibited items may result in being denied entry and possible criminal charges.
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You cannot bring in:
- weapons, explosives, detonators, and similar devices.
- smoke bombs, flares, fireworks, and sprays.
- work tools, helmets, and other items considered dangerous.
Permitted items
Team spirit is encouraged—just make sure your items meet size and safety rules.
- Small flags, banners, and signs made of fire-resistant materials are allowed. The maximum permitted size is 78 inches x 60 inches (2 meters x 1.5 meters).
- Larger flags, banners, signs, or instruments must be approved in advance. You can request authorization for these items through FIFA’s Fan Materials Request Portal.
Clear bag policy
- All FIFA stadiums enforce a clear bag policy.
- Only clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags are allowed.
- Bags must meet approved dimensions and not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches (30 cm by 15 cm by 30 cm).
- Non-clear bags and items exceeding the allowed size will not be permitted.
Alcohol and other rules
- The legal drinking age is 21. Bring a valid ID if you plan to drink alcohol.
- No re-entry is allowed.
- Smoking or vaping anywhere inside the venue is strictly prohibited.
- Discrimination, harassment, and any kind of abuse will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the stadium and possible action by authorities.