Hotels near Orange Bowl

First played in 1935, the Orange Bowl is one of the oldest college football bowl games in the United States, and today it forms part of the College Football Playoff. The game is held at Hard Rock Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins, around the New Year period. The exact date and matchup for the 2026-27 game depend on the playoff schedule, so check before you book.

Ticket prices vary widely, from about $100 (around €90) for upper-level seats to several hundred dollars, depending on the teams. The Orange Bowl Committee also runs events through December, and the stadium car parks fill with fans hours before kick-off. Even without a ticket, sports bars across the city show the game.

Pro Tip: Buy tickets as soon as the matchup is announced, and arrive at least two hours early. Traffic on the roads into Miami Gardens backs up badly on game day.