Capital One Orange Bowl College Football Playoff Semifinal
Jan 14, 2027
The college football playoff semifinal game promises to be an exciting matchup between the winners of the quarterfinals games, played on December 30, 2026 and January 1, 2027. The Capital One Orange Bowl returns to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Thursday, January 14, 2027, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m.
The Orange Bowl has been a Miami tradition since 1935, a point of civic pride and celebration as fans and athletes descend on the tropical paradise of Greater Miami and Miami Beach to revel in the sporting action each January.
Orange Bowl Week Events
To celebrate the big game with fans, the Orange Bowl is hosting a variety of events, including:
• Orange Bowl Pep Rally Parade: On January 13, the Orange Bowl Pep Rally Parade takes over Ocean Drive in South Beach, featuring the competing teams’ marching bands plus a live DJ to keep the party going.
• Orange Bowl Fan Fest: On game day, January 14 from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m., this pre-game event at Hard Rock Stadium features live performances, activities, food and drink vendors, family and kid activities, interactive games and more. The Fan Fest is free for fans with tickets to the game.
• FCA Orange Bowl Prayer Breakfast: Dates, times, locations and further details are to be announced.
General Tickets & Premium Experiences
While tickets are extremely limited,verified resale tickets are available via Ticketmaster. There are also a few premium experiences still available, including a variety of suites with custom catering, a dedicated attendant, in-suite TVs and parking passes.
The Nine is the ultimate premium experience. These 20-person suites are situated between the 30-yard-lines and offer the best views in the stadium, luxurious, extra-large leather seats, premium all-inclusive food and beverages, premium parking and a concierge. They also include access to the private Nine Club.
The Orange Bowl Hall of Fame
Every year, the Orange Bowl inducts legendary Orange Bowl players, coaches and other important figures into its Hall of Fame. The 2026 Orange Bowl Hall of Fame class includes Sonny Brown, a defensive back from Oklahoma; Kenny Calhoun, a defensive back from University of Miami; and Andrew Luck, a quarterback from Stanford University.
The three legendary players will be honored in an on-field ceremony at the 2027 College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Capital One Orange Bowl on January 14, 2027, at Hard Rock Stadium.
Getting To Hard Rock Stadium
There are a variety of transportation options to reach Hard Rock Stadium. If you’re driving from Downtown Miami, the stadium is approximately 20 miles north via I-95 and Florida’s Turnpike. Parking passes can be purchased in advance.
You can also hire a car or taxi or employ rideshare services, such as Uber and Lyft. Uber will be operating Uber Shuttle for flat-fare shared rides with dedicated routes running between Brickell and a designated area at the stadium; it will be available for pre-booking.
Additionally, Miami-Dade County’s comprehensive public transit network provides routes via Metrorail and Metrobus.
By: Shayne Benowitz | November 9, 2026