Miami World Cup 2026 — Airport to Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens is roughly equidistant (~17–18 miles) from both Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) airports, and it closes NW 199th Street for hours around kickoff. Pre-book your ride, or chain Brightline + the free stadium shuttle.

Airport routes to Hard Rock Stadium

MIA → Hard Rock Stadium

Miami International Airport

17 mi·~24 min·$23–$27
Route details

FLL → Hard Rock Stadium

Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport

18 mi·~24 min·$24–$28
Route details

Estimates use Tourch's standard (Tourch Go) rate with no surge pricing. Final fare is confirmed when you book.

World Cup matches at Hard Rock Stadium

Jun 15, 2026

Group Stage

Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay

Jun 21, 2026

Group Stage

Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde

Jun 24, 2026

Group Stage

Scotland vs. Brazil

Jun 27, 2026

Group Stage

Colombia vs. Portugal

Jul 3, 2026

Round of 32

Teams TBD

Jul 11, 2026

Quarter-final

Teams TBD

Jul 18, 2026

Third-place playoff

Teams TBD

7 matches at Hard Rock Stadium. Dates and kickoff times can change — confirm with FIFA before you travel.

Rideshare pickup

Rideshare drop-off and pickup is on NW 199th Street near Gate 3 — but that street closes (NW 27th Ave to NW 14th Court) 5–6 hours before big matches, so drivers route to the perimeter. Walk 10–15 minutes south or west afterward to drop the surge.

Public transit

The cleanest transit chain is Brightline to Aventura Station, then the free, match-ticket-only Hard Rock Stadium Connect shuttle to Gate 3. Both FLL and MIA connect to Brightline; alternatively take Metrorail’s Orange Line to Earlington Heights, then the event-day Metrobus 297 ($2.25).

Traffic to expect

NW 199th Street and NW 27th Avenue are the two chokepoints — once either backs up there’s no shortcut. Approach via I-95 to US-1 north or the Palmetto (SR-826) to NW 17th Avenue, and budget 45–60 minutes of post-game gridlock if you drive.

Local match-day tips for Miami

  • Brightline from downtown Miami or Fort Lauderdale to Aventura, then the free stadium shuttle, skips parking and surge entirely — and MiamiCentral is steps from the Bayfront Park Fan Festival.
  • FLL travelers have an edge: the Brightline FLL station runs a direct line to Aventura with the stadium-shuttle connection, and it has covered park-and-ride.
  • The Aventura shuttle is match-ticket-gated and first-come — arrive at the station at least 90 minutes before kickoff.
  • Miami hosts a quarter-final (July 11) and the third-place playoff (July 18) — premium, high-demand dates.

Miami World Cup transport — FAQs

How do I use Brightline to get to Hard Rock Stadium?

Take Brightline to Aventura Station, then follow signs to the free Hard Rock Stadium Connect shuttle on the south side — it runs directly to Gate 3 and is match-ticket-holders only.

Which airport is closer to Hard Rock Stadium — MIA or FLL?

They’re nearly the same: Miami (MIA) is ~17 miles and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) ~18 miles, both about 24 minutes off-peak. Both connect to Brightline for the stadium shuttle.

Is there parking at Hard Rock Stadium for the World Cup?

Limited and pre-sold, with no gate sales — and NW 199th St/NW 27th Ave are restricted for hours around kickoff, so confirm your lot’s access route before buying.

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