Hard Rock Stadium: A Visitor Guide to Miami Gardens

What Hard Rock Stadium is

Hard Rock Stadium is at 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens, FL 33056. The stadium's administrative offices are at 347 Don Shula Drive, and the Guest Experience Hotline, also the number for administrative requests, is (305) 943-8000.

The stadium hosts Miami Dolphins and University of Miami football games as well as other major events. Gate and parking opening times differ by event type, and the stadium states that all of its events occur rain or shine.

Some facilities and spaces are tied to a specific ticket: access to the 200C and 200M levels requires a ticket to the Empower Club and Suite Level, and premium seating guests must present their tickets when re-entering any club or suite level.

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• Address: 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
• Guest Experience Hotline: (305) 943-8000
• Parking hotline: (305) 943 7275
• Events are held rain or shine
• Hard Rock Stadium is not currently offering tours

Getting to Hard Rock Stadium

The Hard Rock Stadium Connect train offers rides to Brightline Aventura Station from Brightline stations in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando. A complimentary shuttle to the stadium departs Brightline Aventura Station 10 minutes after each Connect train arrival.

To board the shuttle back to Brightline Aventura Station, follow signs for the Brightline Shuttles on the South side of Hard Rock Stadium at NW 199th near the Gate 3 Pedestrian Bridge. The complimentary shuttle service is not offered during the Miami Open.

Guests can also park at one of the HRS Express Lots and take a complimentary shuttle, which drops off on the North side of Hard Rock Stadium.

Taxis are available by Gate 4 on 199th St post-game on a first come, first served basis. Uber Shuttle is egress only, with its designated pickup area near the Lot 18 pedestrian bridge. The stadium advises that guests should anticipate an extended wait time for rideshare postgame due to the volume of guests leaving, and that rideshare users may experience surge pricing or extended wait times, especially when calling rides from the surrounding area.

The official pages do not state a walking route or walking distance from a transit stop to the stadium gates.

• Hard Rock Stadium Connect train to Brightline Aventura Station, then a complimentary shuttle departing 10 minutes after each train arrival
• Return shuttle signs on the South side at NW 199th near the Gate 3 Pedestrian Bridge
• No complimentary shuttle during the Miami Open
• HRS Express Lots with complimentary shuttle drop-off on the North side
• Taxis by Gate 4 on 199th St post-game, first come, first served
• Uber Shuttle is egress only, pickup near the Lot 18 pedestrian bridge

Gates, levels and finding your seat

Guests entering to check on accessible parking should use Gate 1A or Gate 4. Taxis are available by Gate 4 on 199th St post-game, and Brightline shuttle boarding is signed on the South side at NW 199th near the Gate 3 Pedestrian Bridge.

The stadium is laid out in levels. The 100 level includes the four Corner Terrace areas: the Verizon Northeast Corner Terrace, UHealth Southeast Corner Terrace, Autonation Northwest Corner Terrace and Heineken Southwest Corner Terrace, which have access to the Empower Club and Suite Level.

The Empower Club and Suite Level sits on the 200C and 200M levels, and a ticket to that club and suite level is required to access those levels. Executive suites are on the 200C and 200M levels of the Empower Suite and Club Level, and suites can provide accessible seating upon request.

Elevators on the North, South, East and West sides are available only for guests with disabilities or suite holders with strollers.

The official pages list these spaces and levels but do not provide a seating map or directions from each gate to each section.

• Gate 1A and Gate 4: entry points named for checking accessible inner lot parking
• Gate 3 Pedestrian Bridge area at NW 199th: signed Brightline shuttle boarding
• 100 level: four Corner Terraces with access to the Empower Club and Suite Level
• 200C and 200M: Empower Club and Suite Level, ticket required
• Elevators on all four sides for guests with disabilities or suite holders with strollers only

Food, drink and what you can bring in

Concessions and catering at Hard Rock Stadium are provided by Sodexo Live!. Cash is no longer accepted as a form of payment anywhere at the stadium, including parking gates, box office, concessions and retail locations. Cash can be converted into pre-paid gift cards at the Guest Experience Headquarters near Sections 115, 143, 215, 243, 315 and 343.

Guests may not possess or purchase more than two alcoholic beverages at a time. Alcohol of any kind may not be brought into or removed from the stadium, and any guest determined to be deliberately concealing alcohol while entering will not be permitted to enter. For non-football events, alcohol cut-off times are determined by Hard Rock Stadium management.

Any guest who appears to be 30 years of age or younger will be required to provide appropriate proof of age. For Miami Dolphins games, Sections 331 and 332 are alcohol-free; for University of Miami football, Sections 232 and 332 are alcohol-free.

Outside food is limited. Food in a clear plastic bag is permitted for guests with special medical or dietary needs only. Factory-sealed plastic bottles of water 20 oz. or less are permitted, but reusable water bottles are not, and bottles and cans of any type are otherwise prohibited.

Once gates open, fans can sign up for the designated driver program at any Guest Experience Headquarters in Sections 115, 143, 215, 243, 315 and 343; designated drivers receive a token redeemable at any concession stand for a free 24 oz. soft drink or 12 oz. can of water.

The official pages do not list individual concession stands or menu items.

• Cashless venue: cards and pre-paid gift cards only, with cash conversion at Guest Experience Headquarters
• Maximum two alcoholic beverages at a time
• Alcohol-free sections: 331 and 332 for Dolphins games; 232 and 332 for University of Miami football
• Factory-sealed water bottles 20 oz. or less permitted; reusable bottles, other bottles and cans are not
• Outside food only in a clear plastic bag for special medical or dietary needs
• Designated driver signup at Guest Experience Headquarters once gates open

Accessibility at Hard Rock Stadium

Wheelchair escorts are available from Hard Rock Stadium gates to seating locations and back. Wheelchair assistance is available once gates open and concludes approximately 30 minutes after the end of the event. Escorts are not available to escort guests to or from their vehicle in the inner parking lot.

General wheelchair accessible seating includes Sections 101, 104, 107, 111T, 117, 118, 119, 125T, 129, 132, 135, 139T, 142, 143, 144, 148, 149, 150 and 153T on the 100 level, and Sections 228, 236, 245, 247, 310, 311, 312, 321, 322, 325, 326, 327, 330, 338, 339, 340, 343, 344, 345, 348, 349, 350, 353, 354 and 355 upstairs. Suites can also provide accessible seating upon request.

Elevators are available only for guests with disabilities or suite holders with strollers on the North, South, East and West sides. The Sensory Room, made possible by Altec Lansing, is at Section 153, a private air-conditioned room for guests with special needs to use as a quiet space; children or wards using it must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Service animals and service animals in training are the only animals permitted in the stadium. Guests with limited mobility in outer lots may request assistance to and from the outer lots and the stadium by calling Guest Experience at (305) 943-8000.

First Aid locations are in Sections 104, 218 and 346, subject to change based on the stadium event. Last checked October 28, 2026.

• Wheelchair escorts from gates to seating and back, from gate opening until about 30 minutes after the event
• Accessible seating sections listed for the 100 level and upper levels; suites on request
• Elevators on the North, South, East and West sides for guests with disabilities and suite holders with strollers
• Sensory Room at Section 153, with a parent or guardian required for children
• Service animals and service animals in training only
• First Aid in Sections 104, 218 and 346, subject to change

Parking and rideshare

Prepaid parking is required and fans must purchase a parking pass in advance, as day-of parking is not assured. The stadium's A to Z guide and parking page both state that parking at the stadium is sold out while Park & Ride passes are still available. Parking lots close 1.5 hours after the event is over.

Accessible parking works differently by event. For Miami Dolphins and University of Miami games, guests must have a pre-purchased inner lot ADA Reserved parking pass to park in an inner lot accessible parking spot. For other stadium events, ADA parking in the inner lot is available on a first come, first serve basis; enter Gate 1A or Gate 4 to determine whether it is available. No mobility assistance shuttles or golf carts operate within the inner lot.

If inner lot ADA parking is unavailable, guests may park in an ADA space in an outer lot in Yellow (Lots 14, 15/16 and 18) or Gray (Lot 40). ADA spots in the Yellow and Gray lots are first come, first serve. Shuttle pick-up locations to Hard Rock Stadium are in Lots 14, 16, 18 and 40 near ADA parking.

Guests leaving by rideshare are strongly encouraged to take the GEICO HRS Express shuttles, a complimentary service to Lot 70 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Lot 95 at the Golden Glades Parking Garage. These shuttles begin running three hours prior to kickoff and run for 75 minutes after the game. Lot 70 is at 5700 S SR-7, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33314, and Lot 95 is at 16000 NW 7th Ave, Miami, FL 33169.

Tailgating rules apply in the lots: one parking space per vehicle, tailgating directly behind the vehicle in the marked 8'x10' space, no kegs of beer on the property, no box trucks or anything in tow, and no professional DJ setups.

The official pages do not publish general parking prices.

• Prepaid parking pass required in advance; day-of parking is not assured
• Stadium parking is sold out according to the A to Z guide and parking page; Park & Ride passes are available
• Lots close 1.5 hours after the event ends
• Dolphins and University of Miami games: pre-purchased inner lot ADA Reserved pass required
• Other events: inner lot ADA first come, first serve via Gate 1A or Gate 4
• Outer lot ADA alternates: Yellow Lots 14, 15/16, 18 and Gray Lot 40
• No mobility shuttles or golf carts within the inner lot
• GEICO HRS Express shuttles to Lot 70 and Lot 95, starting three hours before kickoff and running 75 minutes after the game

Bag policy and stadium rules

All guests are subject to a search of their person and possessions before entering Hard Rock Stadium. Bag searches are conducted by stadium security staff using X-Ray technology or by hand, and all bags and other permissible items are subject to multiple screenings.

Permitted bags are limited to clear plastic bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" and small bags or fanny packs no larger than 4.5" x 6.5". Purses or bags exceeding 12" x 6" x 12" are prohibited, as are non-clear bags exceeding 4.5" x 6.5". Diaper bags are permitted and subject to search. There are lockers outside the stadium to store items, and bag check closes sixty minutes after gates close.

Prohibited items include glass bottles, cans of any type except a factory-sealed plastic water bottle 20 oz. or less, coolers, thermoses and ice chests, umbrellas, strollers (other than for Suite Level ticket holders), laser pointers, seat cushions except for medical needs, aerosol cans such as mace, pepper spray or sunscreen, cigarettes and electronic smoking devices, fireworks and flares, and weapons or items that may be used as a projectile. Binoculars are permitted.

Video cameras, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, audio recording devices and professional cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses are not permitted. The stadium notes that some performing artists prefer a phone-free environment, in which cellphones, smart watches, cameras and recording devices are prohibited.

Drones and other devices operated in airspace are expressly prohibited on stadium property, including parking lots. Hand-carried jackets and blankets will be patted down or searched.

Hard Rock Stadium has a no re-entry policy for most events, including Miami Dolphins and University of Miami football games. Throwing items inside the stadium is prohibited and will result in ejection and further action, and the stadium maintains a zero-tolerance policy on fan interference with a ball in play or a player. Scalping tickets or parking passes is not permitted on stadium property. When lightning is detected close to the stadium, the public address system will advise guests where to seek shelter.

• Clear plastic bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" and small bags or fanny packs up to 4.5" x 6.5"
• Diaper bags permitted and searched; lockers available outside the stadium
• No re-entry for most events
• No outside alcohol, glass bottles, cans, coolers or umbrellas
• No professional cameras with telephoto or zoom lenses; phone-free rules may apply for some artists
• No drones on stadium property, including parking lots

Gate and start times

Gate and parking opening times depend on the event. For Miami Dolphins games, parking gates open four hours prior to kickoff and stadium gates open two hours prior to kickoff.

For University of Miami games, all parking gates open five hours before kickoff and stadium gates open ninety minutes prior to kickoff.

For other major events, parking gate opening times and stadium gate opening times will vary; the stadium directs guests to check hardrockstadium.com before the event for gate opening times.

Start times for specific events are listed on the official event pages. The stadium's pages checked for this guide do not list start times for non-football events.

• Dolphins games: parking gates four hours before kickoff, stadium gates two hours before kickoff
• University of Miami games: all parking gates five hours before kickoff, stadium gates 90 minutes before kickoff
• Other major events: gate opening times vary and are posted on the stadium website before the event

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Frequently asked questions

What is the address of Hard Rock Stadium?

Hard Rock Stadium is at 347 Don Shula Dr, Miami Gardens, FL 33056. The administrative offices are at 347 Don Shula Drive.

Do I need to buy parking in advance at Hard Rock Stadium?

Yes. Prepaid parking is required and fans must buy a parking pass in advance, as day-of parking is not assured. The stadium's A to Z guide and parking page state that stadium parking is sold out while Park & Ride passes are still available.

What bag can I bring into Hard Rock Stadium?

Clear plastic bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" and small bags or fanny packs up to 4.5" x 6.5" are allowed. Larger purses and larger non-clear bags are prohibited. Diaper bags are permitted and subject to search.

Does Hard Rock Stadium take cash?

No. Cash is no longer accepted at parking gates, the box office, concessions or retail locations. Cash can be converted into pre-paid gift cards at the Guest Experience Headquarters near Sections 115, 143, 215, 243, 315 and 343.

Can I re-enter Hard Rock Stadium during an event?

Hard Rock Stadium has a no re-entry policy for most events, including Miami Dolphins and University of Miami football games.

Where is accessible seating at Hard Rock Stadium?

General wheelchair accessible seating includes Sections 101, 104, 107, 111T, 117, 118, 119, 125T, 129, 132, 135, 139T, 142, 143, 144, 148, 149, 150 and 153T on the 100 level, plus Sections 228, 236, 245, 247, 310, 311, 312, 321, 322, 325, 326, 327, 330, 338, 339, 340, 343, 344, 345, 348, 349, 350, 353, 354 and 355 upstairs. Suites can provide accessible seating upon request.