The venue received a new name, Hard Rock Stadium, to go along with all the new bells and whistles. It went from a state-of-the-art football-only venue to a multipurpose football/baseball stadium when the Florida Marlins moved in for the 1993 season, and then back again after the Marlins moved on to their own ballpark, Marlins Park.Īnd it has undergone a few renovations, but none more dramatic than the two-year refurbishment it underwent prior to the 2016 season, when seats were removed from all four corners of the upper seating bowl in favor of four large videoboards every seat was replaced, the color going from orange to aqua and a massive canopy was installed over the seating area to protect the majority of fans in case of inclement weather or incessant sunshine (both of which Miami frequently has). Originally known as Joe Robbie Stadium, it has sported eight different names thanks to a revolving door of corporate naming sponsors, from the plain (Dolphin Stadium) to the ludicrous (Land Shark Stadium). Read on to find out how to get the most out of your gameday experience.įor a 30-year-old stadium that has seen more than its fair share of major sports moments, the football venue in Miami now known as Hard Rock Stadium - the longtime home of the Miami Dolphins - has witnessed quite a bit of change. Our guide to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, includes information on events, tickets, parking, public transportation, nearby hotels and restaurants, seating and more.

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