Things to Do During the World Cup in Miami

Miami hosts World Cup 2026 matches at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens. With Latin American culture, beach bars, and some of the best nightlife in the US, Miami is a natural World Cup party city.

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   Watch matches at a FIFA Fan Festival or 305 Fan Zone

   Fan Zone

   Miami's fan zone scene will include the official FIFA Fan Festival and local activations like the 305 Fan Zone. Expect giant screens on the beach, live DJs, and free entry events across Wynwood and Downtown.

   Browse Miami fan zones
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   Catch a match at Hard Rock Stadium

   Attraction

   Hard Rock Stadium (capacity 65,326) in Miami Gardens hosts World Cup matches. Take the Brightline + shuttle or Tri-Rail from downtown. The stadium campus has pre-game tailgating areas.

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   Beach watch parties on South Beach

   Sports Bar

   Ocean Drive and the South Beach strip will have bars screening every match — many with outdoor setups facing the beach. Watch a game with sand between your toes at spots along Collins Avenue.

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   Explore the Wynwood Walls & art district

   Attraction

   Wynwood is Miami's street art capital — massive murals, galleries, breweries (Wynwood Brewing, J Wakefield), and a buzzing food scene. Expect pop-up World Cup screenings.

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   Eat Cuban food in Little Havana

   Food & Drink

   Calle Ocho (8th Street) in Little Havana is the heart of Miami's Cuban community. Ventanitas (coffee windows), Versailles Restaurant, and Ball & Chain for live music — plus dominos in Domino Park.

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   Take a boat to Key Biscayne or Biscayne Bay

   Outdoors

   A short drive or ferry from downtown Miami, Key Biscayne and Biscayne National Park offer crystal-clear water for kayaking and snorkelling — a break from the World Cup buzz.

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   Hit the rooftop bars in Brickell

   Sports Bar

   Brickell is Miami's financial district, but after hours it transforms into a nightlife hub. Sugar, Area 31, and Quinto La Huella have rooftop setups perfect for evening matches.

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   Day trip to the Everglades

   Day Trip

   The Everglades are just 45 minutes from downtown Miami. Airboat tours, alligator spotting, and the vast sawgrass prairies — a unique way to spend a rest day between matches.