Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium is a multi-purpose, open-air complex in Miami Gardens. A multi-year renovation turned it into a center for sports, culture and big events.

History

• 1984: Dolphins owner Joe Robbie announces plans for a new multi-purpose stadium in north Dade County
• Aug. 16, 1987: first game at Joe Robbie Stadium, Dolphins vs. Chicago Bears
• 1989: first Super Bowl at the stadium
• 1993–2011: home of the Florida Marlins, including World Series wins in 1997 and 2003
• 2008: the University of Miami plays its first home game here
• 2015: first phase of the renovation. Every seat is replaced and sideline seats move 25 feet closer to the field
• 2016: the Dolphins and Hard Rock International sign an 18-year naming agreement
• 2017: hosts El Clásico Miami, the first Real Madrid vs. Barcelona match in North America
• 2019: the Miami Open moves here
• 2020: hosts Super Bowl LIV, the stadium's sixth Super Bowl

Over the years it has also been called Pro Player Stadium, Dolphin Stadium, Land Shark Stadium and Sun Life Stadium.