Miami Sports Guide July 15–22: Games, Matches & Sporting Events This Week
Miami Living's picks for sports events from July 15–July 22, featuring World Cup action, the return of the MLS and Wrestling across Miami. Here are the top games and sporting events to catch this week.
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Miami FC
Miami FC vs. Indy Eleven — July 15
Miami FC hosts Indy Eleven at Pitbull Stadium for a USL Championship matchup. The midweek fixture gives local soccer fans another opportunity to support Miami at home as the club looks to secure an important result against an Eastern Conference opponent.
FIFA World Cup
FIFA World Cup Bronze Final — July 18
The FIFA World Cup bronze final brings the two defeated semifinalists to Miami Stadium. With third place and one final tournament victory at stake, the match gives Miami fans a chance to see two of the competition’s strongest teams before the World Cup concludes.
Combat Sports
IBA Bare Knuckle — July 18
IBA Bare Knuckle makes its United States debut at the James L. Knight Center, with former UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones serving as an ambassador for the promotion. Elvin Brito faces Viacheslav Borshchev in the main event of a card designed to introduce the international bare-knuckle series to Miami fight fans.
Professional Wrestling
CCW Rumble in the Jungle 29 — July 18
Coastal Championship Wrestling returns to Tripping Animals Brewing Co. in Doral for Rumble in the Jungle 29. The event transforms the brewery taproom into an intimate wrestling arena, bringing fans close to the entrances, characters and in-ring action.
Inter Miami CF
Inter Miami CF vs. Chicago Fire FC — July 22
Inter Miami resumes its MLS campaign against Chicago Fire FC at Nu Stadium. The club’s first league match following the World Cup break puts the focus back on the domestic season as Miami begins the second half of its schedule in front of the home crowd.
