The FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami brings the spirit of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ to Bayfront Park

During the 2026 FIFA World Cup™, the FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami will transform over 436,000 square feet of Bayfront Park into a global gathering place in the heart of the city. It will function as a second stadium experience, with up to 30,000 people expected to attend each day over 23 days.

Large-format digital screens will broadcast the matches throughout the tournament, while a main stage with a capacity of 10,000 will host live performances, cultural displays, and intermission programming. The doors will open before the start of the matches, with activities throughout the day.

“This summer, the eyes of the world will be on Miami-Dade, and Bayfront Park will be the place where we show who we are. The FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami will be filled with the passion, energy, and pride that define our community,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “From the roar of the fans to the rhythms of our neighborhoods, this is soccer in Miami: bold, vibrant, and unique.”

“Miami is ready to welcome the world. The FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami will transform Bayfront Park into a waterfront space where families, residents, and visitors can come together to celebrate soccer and the spirit that makes our city unique,” ​​said Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins. “We are proud of our team’s work in ensuring a safe and organized experience for all visitors.”

“The FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami will bring the energy and spirit of the World Cup straight to the heart of our city,” said Rodney Barreto, co-chair of the Miami FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host Committee. “For 23 days, Bayfront Park will become a global meeting point where residents and visitors from around the world can celebrate soccer while experiencing the culture, diversity, and hospitality that define Miami.”

The FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami is much more than a place to watch matches: it's Miami at its best.

A global game, an expression of Miami

Designed as an immersive, multi-sensory experience, the festival will integrate the global scale of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ with the cultural identity of South Florida.

Fans will be able to engage with soccer through participatory experiences, community programming, and live entertainment that reflect the diversity and energy of Miami's neighborhoods. From music to cultural storytelling, the festival is designed to foster connections between cultures, generations, and communities.

Located on the city's iconic waterfront, Bayfront Park will function as both a meeting point and a cultural venue, offering a unique Miami experience within a global event.

Faces of Fan Festival: a legacy that remains

One of the most significant experiences of the festival will be Faces of Fan Festival, which will capture the spirit of the event throughout the 23 days.

Through a large-scale interactive installation, fans will be able to contribute their image and message to an evolving visual collage, which will endure beyond the tournament as a symbol of connection and collective participation.

One game, one passion

The festival experience will also come to life through “One Game, One Passion,” the official campaign of host city Miami, created to welcome the world and celebrate the shared excitement of soccer.

As a local expression of a global event, this campaign reinforces Miami's role as an international meeting point. At the FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami, this concept will be reflected in the programming, local talent, and community engagement.

The venue will feature shaded areas, hydration stations, and cooling elements designed to offer a comfortable and accessible experience for all attendees.

Designed for the community, prepared for safety

Safety, accessibility, and operational excellence are fundamental pillars in the planning of the FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami.

Coordination among public safety agencies, emergency services, and operational teams will ensure a safe, organized, and inclusive experience. Furthermore, sustainability and accessibility initiatives reinforce the commitment to responsible execution.

By day, it will be a celebration of football. By night, a global meeting point by the sea. More than just an event, the FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami will be the place where cultures connect, communities come together, and the world converges in one of the tournament's most vibrant host cities.

Expanding the experience: Official public broadcast events in Miami-Dade

In addition to the FIFA Fan Festival™ at Bayfront Park, the Miami FIFA World Cup 2026™ Host Committee will host a series of official public broadcast events in Miami-Dade County, extending the tournament experience to different communities.

These free, family-friendly gatherings will offer new opportunities to meet and experience key moments in a shared environment, reinforcing the commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and community participation.

Events program

June 27, 2026 – Colombia vs. Portugal
Doors open: 6:30 PM
Match starts: 7:30 PM
• Palmetto Golf Course

July 18, 2026 – Third Place Match
Doors open: 4:00 PM
Match starts: 5:00 PM
• Little Haiti Park
• North Beach Sand Bowl

July 19, 2026 – Final
Doors open: 2:00 PM
Kick-off: 3:00 PM
• Amelia Earhart Park
• North Beach Sand Bowl
• Tropical Park

These events will allow communities throughout the county to participate in the excitement of the tournament and celebrate the World Cup close to home.

The Miami Host Committee is also working in partnership with additional Miami-Dade municipalities to expand the schedule of community events, which will be announced in the coming weeks.

Source: FIFA Miami / Miamifwc26.