With the FIFA World Cup expected to bring thousands of fans and international attention to Miami Gardens, a number of roads surrounding the stadium are getting a temporary shake-up. Whether you’re in town for the matchups or trying to get around without the crowds, it’s worth knowing which streets will be closed and when.
With seven matches expected in the city from June 15 to July 18, the City of Miami Gardens has issued a traffic advisory with temporary road closures, resident passes and restricted “Clean Zones.”
⚽️ Miami match days
For starters, you’ll need to know which days to look out for. Keep this list handy, as all pre-event closures will go into effect at 5 a.m. and end when stadium parking lots open, four hours before kickoff.
- Monday, June 15 – Kickoff: 6 p.m.
- Sunday, June 21 – Kickoff: 6 p.m.
- Wednesday, June 24 – Kickoff: 6 p.m.
- Saturday, June 27 – Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 3 – Kickoff: 6 p.m.
- Saturday, July 11 – Kickoff: 5 p.m.
- Saturday, July 18 – Kickoff: 5 p.m.
Post-event closures will begin 1.5 hours after kickoff and last for approximately two hours.
🛣️ Impacted roads
Pre- and post-event closures include the following:
- Northbound Exit 2X on Florida’s Turnpike
- Southbound Exit 2X on Florida’s Turnpike
- NW 14th Ct. & NW 199th St.
- NW 27th Ave. & NW 199th St.
One additional post-event closure includes the Golden Glades Interchange.
🎫 Local Access Passes
For residents and local businesses, you can bypass road closures by displaying a Local Access Pass. The only exception is the Florida Turnpike 2X ramps (Northbound or Southbound), which remain strictly closed.
These Passes are available for pick up at the following locations, with a valid ID required as proof of residency:
- Miami Gardens City Hall: 18605 NW 27 Avenue (Mon – Thur, 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Miami Gardens Police Department: 18611 NW 27 Avenue
🚶 “Clean Zone” restrictions
Described as restricted areas to keep sidewalks, streets, public rights-of-way and other city-owned property clear to ensure the safety of pedestrians, “Clean Zones” are being established around the stadium games. They are as follows:
- North: County Line Road (NW 215th St.)
- South: NW 183rd St.
- East: NW 12th Ave.
- West: NW 32nd Ave.
🚌 Getting to and from the stadium on free shuttles
If you’re a ticket holder heading out to any of the matches, an official shuttle service by Miami-Dade County, dubbed the Miami Game Day Express, will transport you directly to the stadium. You’ll need to show proof of a match ticket before riding, and shuttles are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Catch the Miami Game Day Express at the following transit hubs:
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza Metrorail Station
- Golden Glades Multimodal Transit Station/Tri-Rail
- Aventura Brightline Station
- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
