{"id":1478,"date":"2026-06-06T22:01:24","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T22:01:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1478"},"modified":"2026-06-06T22:01:24","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T22:01:24","slug":"no-world-cup-tickets-this-miami-area-is-ground-zero-for-soccer-fans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1478","title":{"rendered":"No World Cup tickets? This Miami area is ground zero for soccer fans"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>So, you didn\u2019t end up socking away $5,000 and couldn\u2019t snag tickets for any of the seven local World Cup games at Hard Rock Stadium?<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1476\">\u2018Wound that will never heal.\u2019 Family of slain Doral real estate agent speaks out<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s your alternative to feel a part of the festivities: About 45 minutes from the action in Miami Gardens is ground zero for soccerheads \u2014 Bayfront Park. The sprawling downtown destination is hosting the FIFA Fan Festival Miami, June 13 through July 5.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The family friendly fest will feature live match broadcasts on mega-digital screens, interactive soccer experiences, concerts and performances on a 10,000-capacity amphitheater stage, a giant fan board to add notes and photos, as well as food and beverage stations with offerings from multiple team countries.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The event is free and open to the public through the tournament, with no pre-registration, red tape or RSVPs required. That said, organizers say there will be an \u201cestablished and secured perimeter around the festival\u2019s \u2018footprint\u2019 during operating hours,\u201d which are 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>But the dog park will remain open, as well as areas outside the festival grounds. The Miami Police Department reminds people heading to the festival that only clear bags will be allowed \u2014 no purses, backpacks, fanny packs or camera bags.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Organizers expect up to 30,000 people each day to attend. And two mayors are plenty excited.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis summer, the eyes of the world will be on Miami-Dade, and Bayfront Park is where we show them who we are. The FIFA Fan Festival Miami will be filled with the passion, energy, and pride that define our community,\u201d said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava in a statement. \u201cFrom the roar of the crowd to the rhythms of our neighborhoods, this is f\u00fatbol in Miami \u2014 bold, vibrant, and unlike anywhere else.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1475\">\u2018I will throw you out of the window.\u2019 Man strangles woman over rent money: cops<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMiami is ready to welcome the world. The FIFA Fan Festival Miami will turn Bayfront Park into a joyful waterfront gathering place where families, neighbors and visitors can come together to celebrate the beautiful game and the spirit that makes our city so special,\u201d said Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins. \u201cI am proud of the entire city of Miami team, who are ready to help ensure that the millions of people visiting our unique city have a spectacular and safe experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Guests are encouraged to embrace the international vibes by wearing their favorite jersey and carrying their country\u2019s flag. Among the teams playing at Hard Rock: Brazil, Portugal, Colombia, Saudi Arabia, Uruguay, Scotland, Cape Verde, DR Congo, and Uzbekistan.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Entertainment runs the gamut to please just about everyone. Think shows that include Argentine cowboys known as gauchos, Brazilian samba dancers, West African (Moko Jumbie) stilt walkers.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The park\u2019s doors open 60 minutes before kickoff, so you\u2019ll need to get going earlier than you think. Because this is South Florida, traffic will also be a hot mess and plan accordingly. And be sure to check out the Miami Herald\u2019s transit guide, which recommends leaving your car home altogether.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>FIFA World Cup Fan Festival<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Where<\/b>: Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>When<\/b>: June 13-July 5. The event hours and full schedule of matches is at miamifwc26.com\/fan-festival. Also check out the times, still subject to change, on Bayfront Park\u2019s Instagram.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/floridamovingchronicle.com\/?p=1474\">Ride-service driver and passenger are shot in Miami, police say<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Tickets<\/b>: Free.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p><b>Information:<\/b> www.bayfrontparkmiami.com<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--]--><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The FIFA Fan Festival in downtown Miami\u2019s Bayfront Park is the place to celebrate the World Cup and watch matches.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1477,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1478","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-miami-dade-county"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>No World Cup tickets? 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