OFFICIAL GAMEDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE: Hard Rock Stadium National Championship
National Championship News Desk
Miami Gardens, FL Correspondent
URGENT: Kickoff is in 8 hours. This is your last-minute checklist to avoid traffic disasters, security delays, and missed tailgates.
🕒 Critical Timeline
- 1:00 PM: Tailgate Lots Open (Green/Orange). Traffic will spike immediately.
- 3:30 PM: VIP ARRIVAL CUTOFF. Security checkpoints will freeze for VIP motorcades. If you aren't at the gate by 3:30, you risk a 45+ minute delay.
- 5:30 PM: Stadium Gates Open.
- 7:30 PM: Kickoff.
🚦 Traffic & Parking Hacks (Right Now)
- Sold Out? Do NOT drive to the stadium without a pass. You will be turned away.
- Rideshare: Do not set Uber/Lyft to "Hard Rock Stadium". Set it to "Norwood Elementary" (blocks away) and walk the rest. You will save 30 mins of gridlock.
- Last Minute Parking: Check the Calder Casino lots if official lots are full. Cash only options are disappearing fast.
🎒 Bag Policy Reminder
- CLEAR BAGS ONLY. 12" x 6" x 12".
- No backpacks, no camera cases, no large purses.
- Tip: Freeze a water bottle? No, they won't let it in. Bring an empty clear plastic bottle to fill inside.
☀️ Weather & Shade
- Temperature: 72°F dropping to 65°F.
- Sunset: 5:58 PM.
- If you are tailgating NOW: The sun is low in the West. East side of cars provides the best shade.
📢 Live Updates
For real-time gate status and traffic alerts, check this page or follow our Twitter Feed.
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