Miami Sports Events 2026: FIFA World Cup, NASCAR Championship & E1 Miami GP Highlights
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Miami remains one of the world’s most attractive destinations for major sporting events, including FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Miami Stadium, the NASCAR Championship Weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway, and the E1 electric powerboat series. Below are highlights of these events.
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2026 Major Sports Events in Miami from May Onward
Summer 2026
FIFA World Cup 26â„¢ Matches, Miami Stadium
Miami will play a major role in FIFA World Cup 26â„¢, serving as the host city for seven matches at Miami Stadium. The schedule includes four group-stage games, one Round of 32 match, a quarterfinal and the third-place match.
June 15, 2026
Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay, Group H
June 21, 2026
Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde, Group H
June 24, 2026
Scotland vs. Brazil, Group C
June 27, 2026
Colombia vs. Portugal, Group K
July 3, 2026
Round of 32
July 11, 2026
Quarterfinal
July 18, 2026
Third-place match
Fall 2026
Miami Dolphins, NFL Season
Regular season begins in September 2026
The Miami Dolphins will bring NFL action back to Hard Rock Stadium in the fall, adding another major chapter to a venue that will already have hosted World Cup matches earlier in the year.
Inter Miami CF, MLS Season
Ongoing through the 2026 MLS calendar
Inter Miami CF remains one of the city’s biggest sports attractions, with home matches continuing to draw attention throughout the MLS season.
Miami HEAT, NBA Season
2026–27 season begins in the fall
The Miami HEAT will return to Kaseya Center later in the year, keeping Miami firmly connected to the national basketball conversation.
NASCAR Cup Series Championship Weekend
November 6–8, 2026, Homestead-Miami Speedway
Homestead-Miami Speedway will again host one of NASCAR’s biggest weekends of the season. The championship weekend is scheduled for November 6–8, with the Cup Series Championship Race set for Sunday, November 8.
E1 Powerboat Series, Miami GP
November 14–15, 2026, Miami
The E1 Powerboat Series is scheduled to bring its all-electric racing format to Miami in November. The event adds a modern, sustainability-focused motorsports attraction to the city’s 2026 calendar.
Year-Round Highlights
Miami Marlins, MLB Season
The Miami Marlins continue their 2026 season at loanDepot park, giving South Florida a steady baseball presence through the spring, summer and early fall.
Miami Dolphins, NFL Season
The Dolphins’ 2026 season will extend Hard Rock Stadium’s busy year after its role as a FIFA World Cup host venue.
Miami HEAT, NBA Season
The HEAT remain one of Miami’s signature franchises, with the 2026–27 NBA season beginning later in the year.
Inter Miami CF, MLS Season
Inter Miami CF continues to boost the city’s soccer profile during a landmark year for the sport in Miami.
Miami’s 2026 Sports Moment
Even with several major events already completed, Miami’s 2026 sports calendar still has significant dates ahead. From World Cup matches in June and July to NASCAR and E1 racing in November, the city remains at the center of major sports activity.
The remaining schedule brings together international soccer, championship motorsports and major professional leagues, reinforcing Miami’s status as one of the most active and versatile sports destinations in the country.