2026 Miami Dolphins Home Schedule & Hard Rock Stadium Travel Guide

The Miami Dolphins will host two preseason games and eight regular-season games at Hard Rock Stadium during the 2026 season. For visiting fans, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort offers a beachfront home base approximately 12 miles from the stadium, giving guests convenient access to game day while turning a football trip into a complete South Florida getaway.

Explore our guide to staying near Hard Rock Stadium, then use the schedule below to start planning your trip.

2026 Miami Dolphins Home Schedule

The 2026 home schedule includes visits from the Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, New York Jets, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo Bills. Miami will also host two preseason games at Hard Rock Stadium.

*Games during the NFL flexible-scheduling period are subject to changes in date, kickoff time or broadcast network. Confirm the latest information through the official Miami Dolphins schedule before finalizing transportation or other game-day plans.

Turn Game Day Into a South Florida Getaway

A football weekend does not have to begin and end in a stadium parking lot. Staying at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort allows visiting fans to enjoy a beachfront vacation experience before and after the game.

The resort is located on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, between the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. Guests can choose from waterfront accommodations, multiple resort pools, beach access, on-property dining and St. Somewhere Spa.

Instead of spending the entire trip near the stadium, visiting fans can enjoy an afternoon overlooking the ocean, meet for dinner without leaving the resort and return to Hollywood Beach after the final whistle.

Browse the resort’s guest rooms and suites to choose the right accommodations for your football weekend.

A Simple Two-Night Football Itinerary

The Day Before the Game

Arrive on Hollywood Beach, check in and give your group time to settle into the resort. Spend the afternoon by the pool or along the Broadwalk before meeting for dinner at one of the resort’s restaurants and bars.

Arriving the day before kickoff also provides additional flexibility for fans flying or driving into South Florida from another market.

Game Day

Start with breakfast at the resort and confirm the latest kickoff, parking and stadium-entry information before leaving.

Hard Rock Stadium is approximately 12 miles from Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort. Driving or rideshare travel generally takes about 20–30 minutes under normal conditions, but major games can create significantly heavier traffic and rideshare demand.

The Dolphins Fan Zone and parking gates are scheduled to open four hours before kickoff, while stadium gates generally open two hours before kickoff. Leave enough time for traffic, parking or rideshare drop-off, security screening and the walk to your assigned gate.

Tickets are digital, and Hard Rock Stadium maintains cashless, non-smoking and clear-bag policies. Review the official game-day guide before departing.

The Day After the Game

Give your group time to enjoy the resort before heading home. Schedule a spa treatment, return to the pool, walk along Hollywood Beach or gather for a relaxed meal before checkout.

This additional day turns a single football game into a more memorable weekend and gives everyone time to recharge after a busy game day.

Planning a Miami Dolphins Trip for a Group

Popular home games can create strong demand for accommodations, transportation and dining throughout South Florida. Groups traveling for a reunion, birthday weekend or annual football trip should begin planning early.

A few practical ways to make the experience easier include:

• Reserve rooms before purchasing nonrefundable flights.
• Choose one person to maintain the shared itinerary.
• Confirm that everyone has downloaded their digital ticket.
• Coordinate rideshare vehicles or parking arrangements in advance.
• Make larger dining reservations before arriving.
• Build extra travel time into both the trip to the stadium and the return to Hollywood Beach.
• Reconfirm the kickoff time during flexible-scheduling weeks.

Groups do not need to spend every part of the weekend together. A beachfront resort gives guests the freedom to choose between the pool, beach, spa, dining and nearby entertainment while still having a central place to reconnect.

Getting From Hollywood Beach to Hard Rock Stadium

Hard Rock Stadium is located at 347 Don Shula Drive in Miami Gardens. Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is approximately 12 miles away at 1111 North Ocean Drive in Hollywood.

Driving and rideshare are the most direct options for many guests. Event-day travel times can vary considerably, so the normal 20–30-minute estimate should not be treated as a guaranteed game-day travel time.

Parking inventory, park-and-ride services, rideshare procedures and drop-off locations may change. Review the latest Hard Rock Stadium parking and transportation information before each game.

If you are using rideshare, expect increased demand immediately following the game. Confirm the stadium’s designated pickup area and consider allowing the first wave of postgame traffic to clear.

What About Miami Dolphins Playoff Games?

Playoff dates and opponents cannot be confirmed until the regular season determines qualification and seeding. If Miami earns a home playoff game, Hard Rock Stadium could host additional postseason football.

This guide will be updated when official playoff information becomes available. Fans considering a postseason trip should use flexible travel arrangements and confirm the official game date before booking nonrefundable transportation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort from Hard Rock Stadium?

The resort is approximately 12 miles from Hard Rock Stadium. Driving or rideshare travel generally takes around 20–30 minutes under normal conditions, although game-day traffic can increase travel times.

Why stay on Hollywood Beach for a Miami Dolphins game?

Hollywood Beach allows visiting fans to combine their football trip with oceanfront accommodations, resort pools, beach access, dining, spa services and the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk. It provides more of a vacation experience than a standard overnight stay near the stadium.

How early should I leave for a Dolphins game?

Plan to leave substantially earlier than the normal drive time suggests. Parking and the Dolphins Fan Zone generally open four hours before kickoff, and stadium gates generally open two hours before kickoff.

Which visiting teams play at Hard Rock Stadium in 2026?

The 2026 regular-season visitors are the Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, New England Patriots, Detroit Lions, New York Jets, Chicago Bears, Los Angeles Chargers and Buffalo Bills. The New York Giants and Atlanta Falcons visit during the preseason.

Can I book a stay before a potential playoff game is announced?

Guests can monitor availability, but playoff dates should not be treated as confirmed until announced by the NFL and Miami Dolphins. Flexible or refundable arrangements are the safest option when planning around a potential postseason game.

Make It a Football Weekend on Hollywood Beach

Plan more than a trip to the stadium. Give your group time to experience Hollywood Beach, waterfront accommodations, resort pools, dining and a relaxing day after the game.

Explore current special offers or use the resort’s booking tool to reserve your 2026 football weekend.

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Schedule information is subject to change. Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is not affiliated with, endorsed by or an official partner of the National Football League, Miami Dolphins or Hard Rock Stadium.