Hard Rock Stadium renamed Miami Stadium for 2026 World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:53 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Hard Rock Stadium is temporarily renamed Miami Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, aligning with FIFA's branding requirements. This change, dictated by FIFA's regulations that prohibit non-sponsor naming, is not a permanent rebranding. The venue will host a total of seven matches, including four group-stage games and the third-place match. The stadium's location remains in Miami Gardens, despite the tournament label. While FIFA controls the commercial presentation, interest will center on the stadium's significance during the World Cup.
- •Hard Rock Stadium is now named Miami Stadium for World Cup purposes.
- •The venue will host seven matches during the tournament.
- •FIFA mandates branding rules for all participating venues.
- •Miami Stadium is located in Miami Gardens, not Miami.
- •Temporary renaming does not affect the stadium's long-term identity.
- 11:53 AMYahoo Sports — Why Miami Hard Rock Stadium changed its name for the World Cup
"Hard Rock Stadium has a different name for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but this is not a permanent rebrand. The Miami Gardens venue is being used as Miami Stadium during the tournament, which is the name listed by FIFA for World Cup purposes.
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