Hard Rock Stadium is one of the most versatile sports venues in North America, located in Miami Gardens, Florida. Home to the Miami Dolphins (NFL) and the Miami Hurricanes (NCAA), the stadium also hosts the Miami Open tennis tournament, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, the Orange Bowl, and is one of the 11 U.S. host venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Overview
Hard Rock Stadium opened in 1987 as Joe Robbie Stadium and has gone through several name changes (Pro Player Stadium, Dolphin Stadium, Sun Life Stadium) before Hard Rock International acquired naming rights in 2016. Located at 347 Don Shula Drive in Miami Gardens, north of downtown Miami, the venue underwent a $500 million privately funded renovation completed in 2016 that added a partial canopy roof, lower seating bowl rebuild, premium club spaces, and four high-definition video boards.
Fast facts
- Location: Miami Gardens, Florida (347 Don Shula Drive)
- Teams: Miami Dolphins (NFL), Miami Hurricanes (NCAA)
- Capacity: Approximately 65,326 (expandable to 75,540 for major events)
- Opened: August 16, 1987
- Major Renovation: 2015–2016 ($500 million)
- Surface: Natural grass (Bermuda)
- Premium Seating: 200+ luxury suites and 7,500 club seats
Architectural Features
Hard Rock Stadium’s 2016 renovation, designed by HOK, transformed the venue into a modern open-air destination:
- A four-pillar canopy roof shading approximately 92% of seats while keeping the field uncovered
- Four high-definition video boards in the corners of the stadium
- A reconfigurable lower bowl that brings fans closer to the action for football and soccer
- Multiple new premium clubs including the Living Room, the 72 Club, and the Nine Club
- The Miami Open Tennis Center and Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix circuit on the surrounding campus
Hard Rock Stadium Campus
Hard Rock Stadium anchors a 250-acre sports and entertainment campus that includes:
- Miami Open Tennis Center with the 13,800-seat Stadium Court
- Miami International Autodrome (Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix circuit)
- Numerous parking lots used as tailgating areas on event days
- Convenient access to Florida’s Turnpike and I-95
Major Events
Hard Rock Stadium has hosted numerous high-profile events including:
- Super Bowls XXIII, XXIX, XXXIII, XLI, XLIV, and LIV (six Super Bowls, the most of any current Miami-area venue)
- College Football Playoff National Championship (2021)
- Orange Bowl (annually)
- Miami Open (annually since 2019)
- Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix (annually since 2022)
- 2024 Copa América Final
- 2025 FIFA Club World Cup matches
Upcoming major events:
- 2026 FIFA World Cup — scheduled to host seven matches