World Cup host city
Miami's Hard Rock Stadium hosts seven World Cup matches, capped by the third-place play-off (bronze final) on July 18 — the day before the Final in New Jersey. No USA group match lands here, but Brazil's group clash vs. Scotland, a quarterfinal, and the bronze final are the marquee draws for traveling fans.
Group C · Match
Wednesday, June 24, 2026 · 6:00 PM ET · 5:00 PM CT · Hard Rock Stadium
No ticket? You're not missing it — the free fan celebrations below are the move. Match details →
Quarterfinal
Saturday, July 11, 2026 · TBD ET · TBD CT · Hard Rock Stadium
No ticket? You're not missing it — the free fan celebrations below are the move. Match details →
Third-Place Play-off
Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 5:00 PM ET · 4:00 PM CT · Hard Rock Stadium
No ticket? You're not missing it — the free fan celebrations below are the move. Match details →
The city's official fan celebrations — free, no registration, big screens.
Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd, Downtown Miami, FL 33132
FIFA's official free fan festival on Biscayne Bay: live match broadcasts on giant screens, entertainment and concert stages with international and local artists, Miami-inspired food and drink, soccer activations and family programming. No ticket or registration needed. Operating hours vary day to day around the match schedule (typically opening late morning or early afternoon and running into the evening).
When: June 13 – July 5, 2026; hours vary daily by match schedule
Official info →Getting to the stadium
Hard Rock Stadium is in Miami Gardens, ~16 miles north of downtown. There's no direct rail to the gates — plan on driving, rideshare, or a dedicated event shuttle. Traffic and parking fill early on match days, so leave a big buffer.
Fan Festival is downtown, not at the stadium
The free FIFA Fan Festival is at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami — separate from the stadium. The Metromover (free) and Metrorail serve downtown; use transit or rideshare and skip driving into the core.
Where to stay
Downtown/Brickell and Miami Beach put you near the Fan Festival, nightlife, and the airport (MIA ~8 miles from downtown). Staying near the stadium in Miami Gardens is cheaper but isolated from the action between matches.
Beat the heat
June–July Miami is hot and humid with afternoon thunderstorms. Hydrate, bring sun protection, and expect security lines — arrive early at both the stadium and the Fan Festival.
The full local picture
This is an unofficial local guide built by TKC Group. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by FIFA, KC2026, any national team, venue, league, or official sponsor. Watch-party details are subject to change — confirm on the official hub before you go.
