🇺🇸Semi-Final

Miami

USA

65,326

Stadium Capacity

MIA

Main Airport

89°F

June Avg High

Match Types Hosted

Hard Rock Stadium

Capacity

65,326

Surface

Grass

Opened

1987

Also Home To

NMiami Dolphins

Address: 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Match Types Hosted

Group StageRound of 32Round of 16Semi-FinalThird Place

Getting There

Main Airport

MIA

Miami International Airport

16 miles (30-45 min) to stadium

Public Transit

MetroRideshare

Transit Tips

Limited public transit to stadium. Uber/Lyft recommended. Some express buses on game days. Plan for traffic.

Weather & What to Pack

89°F

June High

76°F

June Low

91°F

July High

78°F

July Low

Hot, humid, and rainy season. Afternoon thunderstorms common. Stadium has canopy for shade.

Where to Stay

South Beach

$$$$

World-famous beach and nightlife

Brickell

$$$$

Financial district with trendy restaurants

Wynwood

$$$

Art district with murals and breweries

Little Havana

Authentic Cuban culture and cuisine

Local Soccer Culture

MLS Team

Inter Miami CF

Supporter Groups

The SiegeSouthern LegionVice City 1896

Insider Tips

1
Hard Rock Stadium is in Miami Gardens, NOT Miami Beach. It's 30+ min from South Beach. Don't make this mistake.
2
Public transit to the stadium is almost non-existent. Plan for Uber/Lyft or driving. Surge pricing will be insane.
3
June/July is rainy season - afternoon thunderstorms are daily. They usually pass in 30-60 min.
4
Little Havana is a must for Latin American fans. Calle Ocho is the main strip. Play dominoes with the viejitos.
5
Messi plays for Inter Miami - expect Argentine fans EVERYWHERE. Buenos Aires South.
6
Miami is expensive. Like, really expensive. Budget more than you think.

Bars & Restaurants

Fútbol MLS Miami

Sports Bar • Brickell

Dedicated MLS/soccer bar with huge screens

Insider Tip: Inter Miami games are standing room only since Messi arrived. Get there early.

Fritz & Franz Bierhaus

Pub • Coral Gables

German beer hall with big match atmosphere

Insider Tip: German fans congregate here. Massive beer selection and liters on tap.

The Abbey Brewing Company

Brewery • Miami Beach

Craft beer and good food with game projections

Insider Tip: Walking distance from the beach. Good balance of bar and restaurant.

Versailles Restaurant

Restaurant • Little Havana

THE Cuban restaurant. Politicians, celebrities, everyone.

Insider Tip: Counter service is faster. Get café cubano (espresso) and a Cuban sandwich. Cash is king.

La Carreta

Restaurant • Multiple

24-hour Cuban spot. Post-club essential.

Insider Tip: The one on Calle Ocho (8th St) is the original. 3am rice and beans hits different.

Ball & Chain

Pub • Little Havana

$$$

Live salsa music, craft cocktails, Cuban food

Insider Tip: Dancing starts after 10pm. Learn some salsa basics before you go.

Joe's Stone Crab

Restaurant • South Beach

$$$$

Iconic Miami restaurant since 1913. Stone crabs.

Insider Tip: No reservations. Line can be 2+ hours. Go for lunch or try the takeaway counter.

Coyo Taco

Taqueria • Wynwood

Late-night tacos, hidden mezcal bar in back

Insider Tip: The "secret" bar behind the bathroom door has 400+ mezcals. Just walk through.

Pre-Game Spots

Stadium parking lots

At stadium

Tailgating is massive. Latin music, grills, cerveza. Starts 4+ hours before.

Wynwood

15 miles

Art district with murals, bars, breweries. Uber to stadium after.

Brickell

18 miles

Downtown bars and restaurants. Younger crowd. Transit to stadium is tough but Uber works.

Must-Try Local Food

Cuban Sandwich

Ham, roast pork, swiss, pickles, mustard on pressed Cuban bread. Tampa claims they invented it but Miami perfected it.

Where to get it: Versailles, La Carreta, Sanguich de Miami

Croquetas

Fried ham croquettes. Served everywhere. Perfect bar snack.

Where to get it: Islas Canarias, Sergio's, any Cuban bakery (panadería)

Stone Crab Claws

In season Oct-May but frozen available year-round. Served cold with mustard sauce.

Where to get it: Joe's Stone Crab (iconic), Garcia's Seafood, Truluck's

Café Cubano

Strong, sweet espresso served in a tiny cup. Fuel of Miami.

Where to get it: Any ventanita (walk-up window). Versailles has the most famous one.

Frita Cubana

Cuban burger with ground beef, chorizo, shoestring fries on top. Underrated.

Where to get it: El Rey de las Fritas, El Mago de las Fritas

Fan FAQs

How do I get to Hard Rock Stadium?

No good public transit option. Uber/Lyft from South Beach is $40-60 (more with surge). Driving is easier if you can. Parking at stadium is $40+.

Is Miami Beach walking distance to the stadium?

No! Not even close. Hard Rock is in Miami Gardens, 30-45 min from South Beach by car. Do NOT book a hotel thinking they're close.

Will it rain during matches?

Probably. June/July has daily afternoon storms. They usually pass quickly. The stadium has a canopy for shade/some rain protection.

Do I need to speak Spanish?

Helpful but not required. Miami is ~70% Hispanic/Latino. Most service workers are bilingual. You'll hear more Spanish than English in Little Havana.

Budget Tips

Stay in Wynwood or Little Havana instead of South Beach - half the price, more character
Cuban food is cheap and incredible - skip expensive restaurants
Free beaches! South Beach is free (chairs/umbrellas cost). Crandon Park on Key Biscayne is less crowded.
Happy hour is 4-7pm everywhere - half price drinks and apps
Skip the clubs unless you want to spend $50+ on cover and $20 drinks

Hidden Gems

Vizcaya Museum - Italian Renaissance villa on the bay. Stunning gardens. Like stepping into Europe.
Coral Castle - weird sculpture garden built by one guy. "Florida's Stonehenge."
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park - best beach that's NOT South Beach. Historic lighthouse.
The Underline - elevated park under the Metrorail. Miami's version of High Line. Still being built but cool.

Local Lingo

“¿Qué bola?”

What's up? Cuban greeting. Pronounced "kay BOH-lah."

“Dale”

Let's go / do it. Made famous by Pitbull. Used constantly.

“Papi/Mami”

Affectionate terms for anyone, not just parents. "Hey papi, how you doing?"

“La playa”

The beach. "Vamos a la playa" = let's go to the beach.

Local Voices

Insider tips from the fans who know Miami best

La Familia Inter Miami

@lafamilia_intermia

Instagram45K followers

Inter Miami Supporters Group

“Forget Hard Rock for the real experience - watch the match at a bar in Little Havana then hit Calle Ocho afterward. The celebrations in the street after Argentina won the World Cup? That energy is still here.”

OG SupporterMatch Day VibesLatino/a

Sophia Huerta

@sophia_huerta

Instagram89K followers

Former USWNT & Mexico NT Player

“Miami is the only US city where you can truly experience what it feels like to be a minority as an American fan. When Mexico plays here, it's 80% green. Embrace it - the energy is incredible.”

ProfessionalWomen in SoccerLatino/a

Cuban Pete

@cubanpete_mia

TikTok67K followers

Hialeah Soccer Content Creator

“If Cuba plays in Miami (unlikely but let's dream), Hialeah will shut down. Versailles Restaurant on Calle Ocho is where the older Cubans gather - the cafecito and political debates are free entertainment.”

Young FanFood & CultureLatino/a

Ashley Maccagnan

@ashley_maccagnan

YouTube125K followers

Sports Travel Vlogger

“Miami Beach is NOT where you watch the match unless you want to pay $30 for a beer. Wynwood has way better sports bars at half the price and the murals make a great pre-game photo backdrop.”

ProfessionalTravelWomen in Soccer