OPERATIONAL BRIEF: MIAMI GARDENS
International visitors require a valid passport and an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a B1/B2 Visa for entry into the USA.
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Florida stadiums are among the most expensive. Expect a pint to be ~$14-$15 at Raymond James. Hard Rock is slightly lower at ~$12-$14.
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UPCOMING OPERATIONS IN MIAMI GARDENS
OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Hard Rock Stadium
GETTING TO THE GROUND
For Hard Rock, park and ride or pre-purchased lot passes are standard. Raymond James uses Steinbrenner Field as a major rideshare/shuttle hub. Gainesville and Tallahassee rely on the 'GoRTS' and campus shuttles.
Warning: Raymond James Stadium parking is 100% cashless and contactless. Overnight parking is strictly prohibited.
High-tech home of the Dolphins. Retractable canopy provides shade but it remains humid. Access via gate path colors.
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Bags larger than 12x6x12
- Outside food/drink
- Professional cameras
- Selfie sticks
- Drones
CRITICAL
Clear Bag Policy (12x6x12). Strictly maximum 2 beers per person per transaction. Reverse ATMs available.
Exit routes & evacuation
Designated rideshare zones have long post-match wait times; consider a shuttle if provided.
Exit via the nearest major gate toward the color-coded parking plazas.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Miami International (MIA) / Orlando International (MCO) / Tampa (TPA)
Transfer
TPA to stadium is 10 mins. MIA to Hard Rock is 25-30 mins. MCO is 20 mins from Camping World.
Tip
MCO and MIA are huge international hubs with direct flights to almost every major world city.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
International Drive in Orlando is a hub for neutral games. In Miami, the Hard Rock Stadium area has few bars; head to Hollywood or North Miami for social spots.
RECOMMENDED
International Drive / Hollywood FL offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Bucs Beach (Tampa) / Plaza San Marco (Tallahassee)
Bucs Beach offers a massive pre-game party atmosphere with domestics for ~$6 before gates open.
POLICE PROFILE
VISIBLE/COORDINATED
Florida State Troopers and local PD manage the heavy matchday traffic. They are strict on DUI and underage drinking given the massive tailgate culture.