The next two years for Miami, Florida, will see a plethora of sporting events, ideal for sports-loving family travelers. Here’s what’s in store for the rest of 2025 and 2026:
Soccer
Through July 13, Miami welcomes FIFA Club World Cup 2025, bringing elite international teams like Real Madrid, FC Bayern Munich, Inter Miami CF and Boca Juniors to Miami Gardens. This sets the stage for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in which Miami will be one of 11 U.S. cities selected to host the cup. In fact, Miami will feature seven FIFA matches in 2026, including a Quarter-Final and Bronze Final scheduled at Hard Rock Stadium.
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Car Racing
F1 Miami Grand Prix takes over May 1–3, 2026. NASCAR fans won’t want to miss the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Championship Nov. 6–8, 2026, taking place in Homestead.
Hockey
The NHL Winter Classic, held Jan. 2, 2026, will see the Florida Panthers compete against the New York Rangers at LoanDepot Park. This will mark the first outdoor, regular-season hockey game in Florida and the southernmost outdoor matchup in NHL history.
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Baseball
Baseball fans can cheer on the Miami Marlins March 13, 2026, at the World Baseball Classic 2026. Held at IoanDepot Park, the arena will not only host the first round of teams (featuring Pool D) but also quarterfinals, including teams advancing from Pools C and D, as well as the semifinals and final.
College Football
Hard Rock Stadium hosts the College Football Playoff National Championship Jan. 19, 2026, making it the 22nd time South Florida has hosted a college football national championship and the second time since the CFP era began in 2014.
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Tennis
The world’s greatest tennis players convene at the 2026 Miami Open Presented by Itaú March 15–29, 2026. One of the largest tennis tournaments outside the Grand Slams, this event takes place at Hard Rock Stadium.
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