The NFL has chosen Miami to host the Super Bowl a record 11 times, more than any other city, and for good reason. From year-round sunshine to top-of-the-line sporting facilities and championship-winning teams, Greater Miami & Miami Beach is paradise for sports fans. It’s no surprise that the destination was recently ranked the world’s #8 sports city in Burson’s 2025 Ranking of Sport Cities, underscoring its year-round role as a global hub for competition. From iconic events like the Capital One Orange Bowl Football Game to exciting additions such as the PGA Tour Signature Event, Formula E, the HYROX Fitness Festival, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 26™, Miami continues to shine as a premier sports capital. The city also routinely hosts college football playoff and national championship games, and between the University of Miami Hurricanes and Florida International University Panthers, locals love cheering for the home team when it comes to college sports.
Attending a professional sports game in Miami is an experience unto itself. The Miami Marlins play at ultra-modern loanDepot Park, boasting a retractable roof and captivating art installations. Hard Rock Stadium’s outpost of legendary nightclub LIV is the place to watch a Dolphins game. And basketball fans must experience the excitement of cheering on the Miami HEAT to victory at Kaseya Center, right in the heart of Downtown Miami. The Miami Open brings world-class tennis to Hard Rock Stadium every spring for tournament play featuring top-ranked stars. Hard Rock Stadium is also home to Formula 1 racing at its Miami International Autodrone. For NASCAR fans, the Homestead Miami Speedway hosts adrenaline-pumping races.
From golfing and boating to marathons and triathlons, Greater Miami & Miami Beach is also an ideal destination to participate in sports. With more than 20 highly rated golf courses, you can always find a tee time in Miami. From sailing lessons to deep-sea fishing and other boating charters, the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Biscayne Bay await. Love putting your endurance to the test? Sign up for the Miami Marathon and Half Marathon, held every winter, or one of many other races throughout the year, from 5Ks to triathlons.
Whether you’re a competitor or a spectator, Miami is ready to play. Are you?
