Hard Rock Stadium Purse Policy 2023 And Retractable Roof

Hard Rock Stadium Miami bag policy allows visitors to bring clear plastic bags that do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12”. Small bags cannot be more than 4.5″ x 6.5″.

The venue has set strict regulations regarding what types of carriers their guests can bring inside. The officials have stated that people can bring in clear fanny packs, ziplock, cinch bags, and other clear backpacks. 

If the guests have non-clear bags with them, then the regulations demand that these items cannot be more than 4.5″x 6.5″. 

They have also made it exception for diaper bags and other medical carriers. However, the diaper bags are liable for search before entry into the venue. Similarly, all the visitors’ carriers are subject to strict search before entering the stadium.

The security personnel will check by either an X-ray or hands. They can check all the internal and external compartments of the carrier. Buckle, decoration, or other hardware should cover the bag parts too. 

When the bag is within the proper dimensions and no suspicious items are found, then the guest can proceed inside with their bag. 

What happens if the bag exceeds the required dimensions? The visitors still have the option to return their belongings to their vehicles or put them safely at the Guest Experience Bag Check Location. This area is situated near the Entry gates (3, 5, 8, 14). If you decide to put carriers in this location, a fee of $12 – $20 will be charged. 

Hard Rock also closes the bag search one hour after the gates officially close. So, it is recommended to arrive early to create a more comforting experience.  

Food Policy

Guests are not allowed to bring outside food inside the venue. Only people with special dietary needs can bring in food. 

There are many food chains and dining places inside the stadium that serve ample delicious cuisines. Cafe Versailles, Deli Express, Tap Room, Sweet Spot, Sloppy Joe’s, Bud Light Sideline Bar, and Avo Eats Grill are some places for dining after the games. 

The guests can bring water from their homes, but there are restrictions regarding it. Only plastic water bottles that are factory sealed and within 20 ounces are allowed inside. Reusable variants are strictly prohibited. 

It is also important to note that the cash system is not accepted inside the venue. However, there are means for conversion at various Team Stores. 

Camera Policy

Dolphins Stadium allows their guests to bring in cameras inside the venue. They can freely click and record videos for their personal purposes. 

However, officials have placed a ban on accessories like monopods, bipods, tripods, selfie sticks, video cameras, and other professional cameras that contain great zoom lenses.

Guests are also permitted to bring in tablets and computers if they fall under the 12″x12″x12″ dimensions. The security personnel will also check their powered status. Non-powerable electronics won’t be permitted.

If a stadium performer seeks a smartphone-free environment, then no electronics will be allowed at that time. 

Hard Rock Stadium cannot close or open at will since it lacks a Retractable Roof. There is a roof canopy to provide relief for the fans.

Initially, the Dolphins had no roof in their home field when the coliseum began its completion in 1987. However, due to Miami’s summer and the daytime game timings, demand began to surge for a sort of roof that could cool the stadium visitors. 

The heat condition of the area gradually led Hard Rock to take action for renovations. Moreover, in 2010, the NFL had also stated that Super Bowl considerations would be halted if the stadium did not invest in any sort of roof. 

With the pressure from the NFL too, the Dolphins stadium started to make a major renovation project that cost around $350 million. They added a large rooftop canopy that provided shade to a greater number of fans.

The canopy stretches 14 acres and weighs 17k tons. It is also supported by 8 concrete columns to assist in protection against volatile weather conditions. The coliseum is one of the rare sights to behold for a sophisticated flexible roof design. 

SRG Roofing organization had taken the contract. Co-owner Kevin Kirkwood also stated how it was a marvelous piece of work despite the time constraints.

The stadium had charged the contractors to finish it before their first home game, and harsh Southern Florida weather only challenged them further. Their succession only adds to the grander story of the Dolphins Coliseum. 

Seating Chart

Hard Rock Stadium Seating Chart features 3 levels inside the venue: 100, 200, and 300. The upper deck fans get shade due to the roof canopy.

Fans who get the 300-level seats can sit in the comfort of the shade without any sun problems during daytime games. Sea numbers 301 to 308, 328 to 336, and 356 are located just behind the end zone. Center sections contain 313 to 323 and 341 to 351. 

The middle level is the 200 level, and it is filled with clubs and suite seats. Similarly, the 100 level also contains club sections at 147 and 148. 

Due to the canopy’s structure, there is a big hole in the middle of the Field. Hence, this ensures that a particular seat is not always safe from the sunlight. However, the 300 level is the best and is always free from the sun. 

The heated side of the stadium is in sections 114 to 122, as well as the visitor’s side of the lower deck. The northwestern end zones can feature sunlight during some games too.

Dolphins Stadium parking policy states that day of the game parking is not guaranteed for the guests. Advance booking helps secure a parking spot.

You can also save up to $15 by booking parking tickets in advance. 

The parking lots will open 4 hours before the game officially begins. It is recommended to arrive early so that there is no hurriedness in the later times. After the game is over, the lots will officially close after 1 and a half hours. 

Accessible parking areas are reserved for disabled people who have valid cards on them. Both the inner and outer park areas contain these accessible zones. 

Hard Rock Stadium Prohibited Items 

• Aerosol cans like pepper spray and sunscreen
• Flagpoles
• Animals except for service ones
• Laser pointers
• Alcohol
• Cigarettes
• Fireworks, explosives, or other incendiary devices
• Selfie Sticks
• Umbrellas
• strollers
• Bags more than 12” x 6” x 12”
• Seat cushions except for medical needs
• Cameras with lenses longer than 6″
• Glass bottles, cans, thermoses, coolers, or ice chests
• Firearms, Knives

Security personnel have the right to discard any items that have the possibility of disrupting the games. Such goods will be deemed unenterable, and the visitors have to keep them outside the venue.

Miami Dolphins will play the Las Vegas Raiders at Hard Rock on 9 November as part of the Week 11 matchup. CBS network will broadcast the game.

A total of 9 matches are slated to be played for the 2023 season. They have already played up to Week 9. Now, the Miami franchise will only host 5 games.

Here is the list of all the games that will be played at the Dolphins home stadium:

• Week 3, 24 September – vs Broncos
• Week 5, 8 October – vs New York Giants
• Week 6, 15 October – vs Carolina Panthers
• Week 8, 29 October – vs New England Patriots
• Week 11, 19 November – vs Las Vegas Raiders
• Week 14, 11 December – vs Tennesee Titans
• Week 15, 17 December – vs New York Jets
• Week 16, 24 December – vs Dallas Cowboys
• Week 18, TBD – vs Buffalo Bills