The Hurricanes get things started Thursday night at Hard Rock Stadium. Then the Dolphins take over the weekend with their season kickoff, bringing T.D., cheerleaders, giveaways, pop-ups and official watch parties to Miami-Dade and Broward.
If you’re looking for where to catch the first games of the season or just want to get back into the Miami football routine, here’s what’s happening this week.
Miami Hurricanes Open the Season Thursday
The Miami Hurricanes kick off their season Thursday, September 10, against Florida A&M at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
Miami Hurricanes vs. Florida A&M
📅 Thursday, September 10
📍 Hard Rock Stadium · Miami Gardens
It’s the first football game of the week in Miami, with the Hurricanes getting on the field two days before the Dolphins.
Tickets and game information: Check the official Hard Rock Stadium event page.
Dolphins Kickoff Week Takes Over South Florida
The Miami Dolphins are getting fans ready for the season with a series of events around South Florida leading up to Sunday’s opener against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Here’s what’s happening.
Brickell Run Club x Miami Dolphins
Tuesday, September 8 · 7 p.m.
Gastropub · Brickell
The Dolphins are joining Brickell Run Club for a special kickoff-week run expected to bring around 800 people together.
T.D. and the Dolphins cheerleaders will join the crowd, with the run finishing at Gastropub for drink specials and giveaways.
Basically: get your miles in, then get ready for football.
Dolphins x Publix Pop-Ups
Wednesday, September 9 · 5–8 p.m.
Doral + Plantation
The Dolphins are bringing the kickoff-week energy to two Publix locations on Wednesday.
T.D. and the Dolphins cheerleaders will be on hand, with giveaways, ticket raffles and chances for shoppers to win $150 Publix gift cards.
Downtown Doral
Publix Super Market at Downtown Doral
8455 NW 53rd Terrace, Doral
Plantation
Publix Super Market at Plantation
1181 S University Dr., Plantation
Dolphins vs. Raiders Watch Parties
Sunday, September 13 · 3:30 p.m.
Kickoff: 4:25 p.m. ET
The Dolphins open their season on the road against the Raiders in Las Vegas, but you don’t have to leave South Florida to watch with other Miami fans.
The team is hosting official watch parties in both Miami-Dade and Broward.
Doral Yard
8455 NW 53rd St. Suite 106, Doral
Bokamper’s
3115 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale
Both watch parties will feature Dolphins cheerleader appearances, giveaways and a game-day atmosphere starting at 3:30 p.m.
Want a Sports Bar Instead?
Not heading to an official Dolphins watch party? Miami has plenty of places to settle in for a game.
We put together our guide to the best sports bars in Miami, from big-screen game-day spots to neighborhood bars where you can post up with a beer and watch the action.
Your Miami Football Week, At a Glance
| Date | What’s happening | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 8 | Dolphins x Brickell Run Club | Brickell |
| Sept. 9 | Dolphins x Publix Pop-Ups | Doral + Plantation |
| Sept. 10 | Hurricanes vs. Florida A&M | Hard Rock Stadium |
| Sept. 13 | Dolphins vs. Raiders Watch Parties | Doral + Fort Lauderdale |
Football Season Has Entered the Chat
One team under the lights Thursday. One team kicking off Sunday. A run through Brickell in between.
Yeah, football season is back in Miami.
Whether you’re heading to Hard Rock Stadium for the Hurricanes or finding a bar, restaurant or watch party for the Dolphins, this is the week South Florida gets back into game-day mode.
See the full Dolphins Season Kickoff Week schedule → Miami Dolphins Season Kickoff Week
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