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Why stay at The Vagabond During World Cup
Free parking. No resort fees. No nonsense.
When you're in Miami for something as big as the World Cup, where you stay shapes the entire experience. Most of your trip won't be those 90 minutes of yelling at the referee. It will be everything that happens before and after, and your home base becomes the difference between feeling squeezed by the city or actually enjoying it.
Which is why staying at a small boutique hotel in Miami isn't just practical. It's the smart move. We're the kind of place that lets you breathe, reset, and enjoy what's happening around you between matches. We take up an entire block, but only have forty-two rooms all wrapped around a private landscaped courtyard and pool. Here, the mid-century lines stay calm even when Miami forgets how. And when the match is over, you come home to space and character—or as The New York Times put it, "retro chic." And honestly, who are we to disagree?
Free Parking
A lot of Miami hotels charge $50–75 a night for parking, and sometimes even more during major events. Here? It is free. Stay five nights and you save $250–375 on parking alone. Add in zero resort fees (more on that below) and now we’re talking about real money saved.
That’s ten rounds of overpriced stadium beers, or that authentic jersey you definitely don’t need but will absolutely buy anyway.
No Resort Fees
Ah, the dreaded resort fee or amenity fee. The elusive charge no one can ever explain. It’s supposed to cover Wi-Fi, pool access, the gym, and whatever else someone decided should cost extra. A lot of hotels add it to your room rate, and it can run anywhere from $30 to $70 a night.
Here? There are none.
What you pay is what you pay, and anything extra you spend in Miami goes toward things you actually enjoy. Your booking rate includes:
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- morning coffee
- pool access & gym access
- in-room bottled water
No surprise charges at checkout. Your rate is your rate. Not a line item on a bill you didn’t realise you agreed to. View all hotel amenities
Outdoor Pool Built for Miami Summer
World Cup matches happen in June and July, which means Miami will be hot. We’re talking 92°F, humid, and dramatic afternoon thunderstorms. And believe us when we say you'll want somewhere to cool down.
Our outdoor pool is iconic for a reason. The restored 1950s mermaid mosaic. The lush green landscaping. The palm trees. The shaded orange loungers. It is the kind of place you fall into after a match or a day exploring Wynwood.
Rooms Designed for Real Rest
Rooms range up to 355 square feet, with mid-century modern furniture, air conditioning you can actually feel, and rainfall showers that feel like a small victory after ninety minutes of Miami humidity. Plush bedding and hypoallergenic mattresses make sleep feel like an actual reset.
You also get the little touches that matter: cozy robes, eco-friendly toiletries, complimentary in-room bottled water, and fast Wi-Fi for replays. And yes, every room is just steps away from the pool because the whole hotel wraps around it.
Room features vary by room type. View room features
Between Miami's Best Neighborhoods
Between Miami's Best Neighborhoods, we are in the MiMo Historic District on Biscayne Boulevard, close to Wynwood, Little River and the Miami Design District, in a stretch of Miami that does not confuse chaos with energy. World Cup traffic will be everywhere. No hotel can save you from that. But getting to Hard Rock Stadium from here is still one of the easiest runs in the city. And when the match is over, you return to a neighborhood that settles back into itself, surrounded by restaurants and local spots worth exploring
Want to explore? Check out our complete guide to things to do in Miami or discover Miami's best foodie spots to plan your days between matches.
Quick distances:
• 1.2 miles from Wynwood Walls
• 2.4 miles from the Design District galleries
• 9 miles from Miami International Airport
• 11 miles from Hard Rock Stadium
• about 20-30 minutes to Miami Beach depending on traffic
• about 20 minutes to PortMiami
Art, food, culture, nightlife. All within reach. Everything you don’t need kept at a polite distance.
Only 42 Rooms
We might only have 42 rooms, but we take up an entire block, which means you actually have space. No towers. No endless hallways that feel like airport terminals. You walk through a courtyard instead of a lobby crowd. Small here doesn’t mean limited. It means personal. You get noticed. The team knows who you are. Check-in is quick. You won’t stand in a line of fifty people to ask a two-second question.
And when 65,000 fans spill out of the stadium, you come back to something that still feels grounded, calm, and unmistakably Miami.
Miami World Cup 2026 Full Match Schedule
Hard Rock Stadium Kickoff Times & Dates
Hard Rock Stadium hosts seven World Cup matches between June 15 and July 18, including four group-stage games, a Round of 32 match on July 3, a quarter-final on July 11, and the Bronze Final on July 18. With the group draw now complete you can finally plan around real matchups instead of guesses.
Below is the full Miami match schedule so you can plan your trip, pick your days, and figure out which matches you absolutely don’t want to miss.
Here’s what Miami hosts:
| Date | Match Type | Stage | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Group H (Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay) | Group stage | 18:00 |
| June 21, 2026 | Group H (Uruguay vs. Cabo Verde) | Group stage | 18:00 |
| June 24, 2026 | Group C (Scotland vs. Brazil) | Group stage | 18:00 |
| June 27, 2026 | Group K (Colombia vs. Portugal) | Group stage | 19:30 |
| July 3, 2026 | Group J winner vs. Group H runner-up | Round of 32 | 18:00 |
| July 11, 2026 | Quarter-final | Quarter-final | 17:00 |
| July 18, 2026 | Bronze Final | Third-place playoff | 17:00 |
Note: Specific kickoff times may be adjusted by FIFA closer to the tournament. Ticket Warning: Official World Cup tickets are only sold through FIFA. There are no paper tickets. Ignore the Guy-With-A-VIP-Lanyard walking along Ocean Drive who says he can get you in. Your friend's "2nd cousin who knows someone" doesn't! "If it ain't from FIFA, assume it isn’t real.
Want the full tournament schedule? See our Complete World Cup 2026 Match Schedule with all 104 matches, kickoff times, and venues across 16 cities
Getting to Hard Rock Stadium from The Vagabond
Traffic, timing, and the smartest ways in and out.
The perfect home base, our location makes getting to the stadium straightforward. Hard Rock Stadium is just 11 miles north in Miami Gardens. On a normal day, Google will confidently tell you it's a 20 to 30 minute drive up I-95. Sometimes it's right — just not during World Cup. On match days the rules change. Expect 30-45 minutes, sometimes 45-60 depending on which teams are playing and how badly everyone wants to see Messi. Morning matches move faster. Evening matches collide with rush hour and stadium chaos.
Travel Options at a Glance
Here's how each way of getting to Hard Rock Stadium compares on cost, time, and who it really suits.
| Option | Cost | Travel Time | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive yourself | Parking $50-$100 | 20-60 min | Groups, planners, solo travelers |
| Brightline + shuttle | Train and shuttle fee | 30-50 min | Visitors avoiding traffic |
| Uber/Lyft/Taxi | $60-$100 on match days | 30-50 min | Travelers, late sleepers |
| Organized shuttle | Varies | 40-60 min | Groups, package travel |
Drive & Park at the Stadium
Take I-95 North straight to the stadium exits (NW 199th St.) or take the Florida Turnpike for potentially lighter traffic. Parking at Hard Rock runs $50 to $100 per match and sells out fast. So plan ahead if you want to snag a space. Leave 90 minutes to 2 hours before kickoff if you want breathing room.
Pros: Full control over timing. Easiest for groups. Free hotel parking saves real money.
Cons: Stadium lots fill fast. Post-match traffic crawls.
Insider tip: If I-95 is jammed, take Biscayne Boulevard north to NE 199th St. Slower but steady when the highway is gridlocked. Screenshot your parking zone when you arrive. Hard Rock has multiple lots. You'll thank yourself later.
Brightline with Hard Rock Shuttle
Brightline's Miami Central station is about 15 minutes from the hotel. On match days, take a Brightline train to Aventura Station and then catch Hard Rock Stadium shuttle directly from there. It's one of the easiest ways to avoid stadium traffic entirely. Buy tickets early. Popular matches sell out. Standing room only trains aren't fun when you're already tired from cheering.
Pros: No parking stress. No traffic. Predictable timing.
Cons: Shuttle schedules vary. You'll need to plan around departure times.
Insider tip: Upgrade to Smart or Premium for faster boarding during busy windows.
Rideshare, Uber, or Taxi Lyft
Expect major surge pricing on match days. A ride that normally costs $25 to $30 can jump to $60 to $100 around kickoff. Drop-off is usually manageable. Pickup after 65,000 fans exit the stadium all at once is more chaotic, so we suggest you bring extra patience.
Pros: Door-to-door convenience. No driving required.
Cons: Surge pricing. Longer waits after big matches.
Insider tip: Walk a few blocks away from the main pickup zone to cut wait times in half. Use Park & Ride lots (70/95) to catch shuttles for a better experience. Pre-book your return ride through the app before the match ends.
Organized Shuttle or Tour
Some travel companies bundle transportation with match packages. It's not the most flexible option,since departure and return times are fixed. it works well if you want zero logistics.
Pros: Easiest option. No decisions required. Good for groups.
Cons: Set departure and return times. Limited spontaneity.
Insider tip: Compare shuttle timing to your match's projected end time to avoid missing the return trip.
Warning: Missing the bus means finding your own way home.
Public Transit
Limited. Miami's regukar public transit system doesn't run directly to Hard Rock Stadiumin a way that works well on match days. Not recommended for World Cup travel.
The brutal truth: Nobody escapes match-day traffic. Not the VIPs, not the locals, not David Beckham, not the guy who swears he "knows a back way." There's no beating the gridlock and no outsmarting 65k fans trying to leave at the same time. Traffic crawls, crowds bunch up, and the exit lanes never move as fast as you want. That's the deal. Getting to the stadium takes time. Getting out takes patience. It's normal, it's predictable, and it's absolutely unavoidable. Bring snacks, breathe, and treat the traffic like bonus people-watching.
Free Parking at The Vagabond Hotel
P.S. Here's the part where we remind you: parking at our hotel is free. Drive to the match, come back, park overnight. No meters. No lot fees. No surprise charges. Basically. no nonsense.
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Eleven miles from Hard Rock Stadium.
Close enough for match day. Calm enough to recover afterward.