Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium – Home of the Miami Dolphins and Multi-Purpose Stadium in Miami Gardens

Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, has been the home of the Miami Dolphins (NFL) since 1987 and ranks among the most versatile sports venues in the United States. Following a major 2015–2016 renovation – adding an open-air canopy roof, large corner video boards and a reduced but more comfortable seating layout – the stadium now holds around 65,326 spectators and regularly hosts American football, college football, tennis and concerts.

Key Facts

• Opened: 1987, major renovation 2015–2016
• Capacity: around 65,326 seats
• Home teams: Miami Dolphins (NFL, since 1987), Miami Hurricanes (college football, since 2008)
• Also hosts: Miami Open (tennis, since 2019), major concerts, WrestleMania XXVIII (2012)
• Super Bowl: hosted six times – 1989, 1995, 2001, 2007, 2010 and 2020
• 2026 FIFA World Cup: playing as "Miami Stadium", it hosted seven matches, including the third-place play-off

Many Names, One Stadium

Few US stadiums have changed names as often: since opening in 1987, the venue has been known as Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Stadium, Dolphin Stadium, Land Shark Stadium and Sun Life Stadium, before taking its current name in 2016 – a reflection of four decades of shifting naming-rights sponsorships.

From Football Fortress to Formula 1 Venue

Since 2022, the parking areas surrounding Hard Rock Stadium are transformed once a year into a full-fledged Formula 1 circuit. All the track details – length, the famous artificial marina and travel information – can be found on the dedicated Miami International Autodrome circuit page.

Location and Getting There

Address: 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056. Miami International Airport is about a 30-minute drive away.