Miami Sports Guide October 21–28: Games, Matches & Sporting Events This Week
Miami Living’s picks for sports events from October 21–28 feature Miami Heat basketball, Hurricanes football, Inter Miami soccer, Dolphins football, Florida Panthers hockey and live wrestling across Greater Miami. From the Heat’s season opener at Kaseya Center to Hurricanes football at Hard Rock Stadium and Inter Miami’s home matchup against FC Cincinnati, here are the games and sporting events to put on your calendar.
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Wednesday, October 21
AEW Dynamite: Coral Gables — October 21
All Elite Wrestling brings Dynamite to the Watsco Center in Coral Gables at 7:30 p.m. ET, following the fallout from WrestleDream. The live show gives South Florida wrestling fans a chance to catch the promotion's developing rivalries and storylines in person.
Miami Heat vs. Minnesota Timberwolves — October 21
The Heat open their 2026–27 regular season at Kaseya Center with a 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff against Minnesota. Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves present an early challenge as Miami begins its new campaign in front of its home crowd.
Friday, October 23
Miami Heat vs. Detroit Pistons — October 23
Miami returns to Kaseya Center for an 8 p.m. ET tipoff against Detroit. The Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham, provide another early Eastern Conference test as the Heat look to build momentum during the opening week of the season.
Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling — October 23
Extreme Dwarfanators Wrestling comes to The Ground Miami for an evening of live wrestling and theatrical matchups. The intimate venue offers a different experience from a major arena event, with the action and entertainment taking center stage.
Saturday, October 24
Miami Hurricanes vs. Pittsburgh Panthers — October 24
The Hurricanes host Pittsburgh at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, with kickoff scheduled for noon ET. The ACC matchup carries conference implications as Miami looks to defend its home field and maintain its push toward a successful postseason.
Monday, October 26
Miami Heat vs. Dallas Mavericks — October 26
The Heat welcome Dallas to Kaseya Center for a 7:30 p.m. ET matchup. The Mavericks provide an interconference challenge as Miami wraps up its three-game home stretch and looks to establish a strong start to the regular season.
Wednesday, October 28
Inter Miami CF vs. FC Cincinnati — October 28
Inter Miami returns to Nu Stadium for a 7:30 p.m. ET regular-season meeting with FC Cincinnati. With MLS Decision Day approaching on November 7, the match offers an important opportunity to strengthen Miami's position before the postseason picture is finalized.
