Hard Rock Stadium (Miami)

📌 Key Facts:

• Location: Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb north of Miami.

• Opened: August 16, 1987.

• Capacity: Approximately 64,767 for football; tournament capacity around 67,518.

• Home Teams: Miami Dolphins (NFL) and Miami Hurricanes (NCAA).

• Architect: Designed by HOK (now Populous).

• Previous Names: Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Stadium, Dolphin Stadium, Sun Life Stadium, among others—renamed Hard Rock Stadium in 2016.

📚 Historical Significance:

• Hosted six Super Bowls, multiple college football championships, World Series games, wrestling events, COPA América finals (2024), and the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.

🏗 Architecture and Features:

• Underwent major renovations in 2015–2016, including a roof canopy, upgraded seating, and video boards, reducing capacity to the current level.

• Began hosting Miami’s Formula 1 GP track (Miami International Autodrome) in 2022.