During the FIFA World Cup 2026™, the FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami will transform more than 436,000 square feet of Bayfront Park over 23 days into a global gathering place — a second stadium experience in the heart of the city where up to 30,000 fans per day are expected.
Giant digital screens will broadcast matches throughout the tournament, while a 10,000-capacity amphitheater stage will host live performances, cultural showcases, and unique programming between games. Doors will open ahead of match times, with activity continuing throughout the day.
“This 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,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “From the roar of the crowd to the rhythms of our neighborhoods, this is fútbol in Miami — bold, vibrant, and unlike anywhere else.”
“Miami 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,” said City of Miami Mayor Eileen Higgins. “I 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. We cannot wait to see Bayfront filled with fans, community pride, and unforgettable FIFA World Cup 2026™ moments.”
“The FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami will bring the energy and spirit of the World Cup directly into the heart of our city,” said Rodney Barreto, Co-Chair of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee. “For 23 days, Bayfront Park will become a global gathering place where residents and visitors from around the world can celebrate the beautiful game while experiencing the culture, diversity, and hospitality that define Miami.”
The FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami is more than a place to watch matches— it is Miami on full display.
A Global Game. A Miami Expression.
Designed as an immersive, multi-sensory experience, the festival will blend the global scale of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ with the unmistakable cultural identity of South Florida.
Fans will engage with the game through interactive experiences, community-led programming, and live entertainment that reflect the diversity, rhythm, and energy of Miami’s neighborhoods. From music and movement to storytelling and shared celebration, the festival is designed to create connections across cultures, generations, and communities.
Set against Miami’s iconic waterfront, the experience will activate Bayfront Park as both a gathering place and a cultural stage — offering a distinctly Miami expression of the world’s game.
Faces of Fan Festival: A Living Legacy
One of the festival’s most meaningful legacy experiences, Faces of Fan Festival, will capture the spirit of the moment across all 23 days.
Through a large-scale interactive installation, fans will contribute their image and message to a growing visual collage — a collective expression of global fandom that will live on beyond the tournament as a symbol of connection, participation, and shared experience.
One Game. One Passion.
The festival experience will also come to life through One Game. One Passion. / Un Juego. Una Pasión. — Miami’s official Host City brand campaign created to welcome the world and celebrate the shared emotion that connects fans across cultures, communities, and generations.
As Miami’s local expression of a global tournament, the campaign reinforces the city’s role as a place where the world comes together through football. At the FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami, that spirit will be reflected through programming, creative expression, local voices, artists, and community participation — ensuring the experience feels both globally resonant and deeply rooted in Miami.
Comfort features, shaded areas, hydration access, and cooling elements will be integrated throughout the venue to support a welcoming and accessible environment for fans and families during the summer season.
Built for Community, Designed for Safety
Safety, accessibility, and operational excellence remain central to the planning and execution of the FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami.
Coordinated efforts across public safety agencies, emergency services, and event operations teams are focused on delivering a secure, seamless, and inclusive experience for all attendees. Sustainability initiatives, accessibility measures, and community-focused programming further reinforce the festival’s commitment to responsible and thoughtful event delivery.
By day, it is a celebration of the world’s game. By night, it becomes a global gathering on Miami’s waterfront.
More than an event, the FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami will serve as a place where cultures connect, communities come together, and the world meets in the heart of one of football’s most vibrant host cities.
Expanding the Experience: Official Watch Parties Across Miami-Dade County
In addition to the FIFA Fan Festival™ Miami at Bayfront Park, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee will host a series of official public watch parties across Miami-Dade County, extending the excitement of the tournament into communities throughout the region.
These free, family-friendly gatherings will offer fans additional opportunities to come together and experience key tournament moments in a shared, high-energy environment. Designed to bring the celebration closer to local neighborhoods, the initiative reinforces Miami’s commitment to accessibility, inclusion, and meaningful community engagement throughout the tournament.
Official Watch Party Schedule
June 27, 2026 – Colombia vs. Portugal
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Kickoff: 7:30 PM
• Palmetto Golf Course
July 18, 2026 – Bronze Cup
Doors Open: 4:00 PM
Kickoff: 5:00 PM
• Little Haiti Park
• North Beach Sand Bowl
July 19, 2026 – Gold Cup
Doors Open: 2:00 PM
Kickoff: 3:00 PM
• Amelia Earhart Park
• North Beach Sand Bowl
• Tropical Park
Together, these official watch parties will help ensure that communities across the county can take part in the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, creating additional opportunities for fans to celebrate the tournament close to home.
The Miami Host Committee is also working in collaboration with additional municipalities across Miami-Dade County to explore expanded community watch party opportunities, with a full schedule to be announced in the coming weeks.
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The FIFA Fan Festival™ is one of the most popular fan experiences during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, welcoming hundreds of thousands of supporters to celebrate matches and the culture of football in a vibrant, open atmosphere.
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