Hard Rock Stadium guide: schedule, kickoff times, parking and bag policy

Hard Rock Stadium holds 64,767 fans and is home to Miami Dolphins (NFL). This page lists every remaining home game with its kickoff time, and the stadium's gates, parking and bag rules.

When are the remaining home games?

6 home games left, starting Sun Nov 1, 2026. Times are local (Eastern).

When do the gates open at Hard Rock Stadium?

Stadium gates open 2 hours before kickoff for Dolphins games; parking lots open 4 hours before.

Is there a sun and shade map for Hard Rock Stadium?

No. A roof covers the seats, so the aerial lidar we use only sees the roof, not the rows under it. A canopy added in 2016 keeps up to 92 percent of fans in the shade, so the aerial lidar sees the canopy rather than the rows. Without the rows we can't measure sightlines or sun minutes honestly, so this guide sticks to the schedule, parking and stadium policies.

Before you go

• Bags: One clear plastic bag up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a small bag or fanny pack up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches. Diaper bags are allowed after a search. Oversized bags can be checked near Gates 3, 5, 8 and 14 for $12 to $20, card only. Bag policy.
• Payment: Yes. Parking, the box office, concessions and retail are all card only; cash can be turned into prepaid cards at Guest Experience near Section 115.
• Getting there: Brightline: a complimentary shuttle runs from the Brightline Aventura Station to the stadium, departing 10 minutes after each Hard Rock Stadium Connect train arrival, with return shuttles recommended at least one hour before your return train (per the official A-Z Guide, Brightline entry). Rideshare: pickup is at Lot 44 (about a 25-minute walk, with extended postgame wait times); Uber Shuttle is egress-only with pickup near the Lot 18 pedestrian bridge. Taxis are available by Gate 4 on 199th St post-game, first come first served. Parking and transit.
• Food: No outside food, except food in a clear bag for medical or dietary needs. One factory-sealed plastic water bottle of 20 oz or less is allowed; no other bottles or cans.

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