Going to Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia World Cup game? Here’s everything you need to know
Finally, after all the buildup to the seven World Cup games in Miami, and all the angst about ticket prices and traffic, it’s showtime!
Ready or not, South Florida, Uruguay and Saudi Arabia are scheduled to kick off at 6 p.m. on Monday at Hard Rock Stadium (which has been renamed Miami Stadium and stripped of all non-FIFA corporate branding for the duration of the five-week tournament).
Upcoming group stage games in Miami include Uruguay vs. Cape Verde on June 21, Brazil vs. Scotland on June 24, Portugal vs. Colombia on June 27 and knockout round matches on July 3, 11 and 18.
Be prepared for traffic snarls and multiple security checkpoints. Leave your vuvuzelas and air horns at home. There will be no tickets or parking passes sold on stadium property. Ride share lots are far from the stadium grounds, so fans are urged to step out of their comfort zone and use public transportation.
Whether you are a stadium regular or a first timer, here is everything you need to know before heading to a match. The rules are quite different from Dolphins and UM football games, so read carefully.
FIRST AND FOREMOST: DO NOT GO TO THE STADIUM WITHOUT A TICKET! WE REPEAT, DO NOT GO TO THE STADIUM WITHOUT A TICKET!
Fans without valid match tickets will not be permitted on stadium property or in the surrounding parking lots. There will be no watch parties or areas to congregate outside the stadium.
Ticket holders will pass through multiple ticket and security checkpoints in order to enter the stadium. Fans should expect heavy law enforcement and security presence at all matches.
Rideshare / taxi services will not be permitted to drop off near Miami Stadium – all such vehicles will be directed to an offsite lot (more info below), and fans will be required to board a free shuttle bus.
Fans will be required to scan their match ticket prior to boarding shuttle buses. Plan ahead! And get there early. Stadium gates open three hours before kickoff. More information is available at http://miamifwc26.com
Parking at Miami Stadium
All parking must be pre-purchased directly from FIFA at their official parking website. Only verified ticketholders can purchase parking for their match day. Parking will not be available for purchase at the stadium on match day. Only vehicles with valid FIFA parking passes will be permitted to pass through road closures on match day surrounding the stadium. Parking gates open four hours before match time.
Rideshare to Miami Stadium
Supporters looking to use Uber, Lyft or other rideshare services will be diverted to designated rideshare lots away from the stadium. Due to high demand and congestion around the stadium after games, guests may experience surge pricing or extended wait times. Fans are encouraged to rideshare and be dropped off at an official shuttle location (listed below).
Free Shuttles to Miami Stadium
The following off-site shuttle locations will transport supporters directly to Miami Stadium free of charge on match days, beginning 3.5 hours prior to kickoff and up to 2 hours post-match. Lot 70 – Hard Rock Hotel (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314) Lot 95 – Golden Glades Park & Ride (15890 NW 7 Ave. Miami, FL 33162) Brightline Aventura Station (19796 West Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33180) MLK Station (6205 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33147) Shuttles are free for all ticketholders to take to and from Miami Stadium. Only supporters with a ticket to that day’s match will be permitted to board the buses. If you’re parking at a shuttle lot, you must pre-purchase a parking pass at FIFA’s Official Parking Website.
Road Closures for Miami World Cup matches
The following roads will be closed on all match days unless your vehicle has a valid FIFA parking pass for that day’s match: Turnpike 2X Ramp and Exit (both northbound and southbound) NW 199th St. between NW 27th Ave. and NW 14th Ct. Additionally, the following roads will be closed 1 hour after each match begins until post-game traffic clears: NW 27th Ave. between NW 203rd St. and NW 199th St. Turnpike northbound between Golden Glades and 2X Exit
Clear Bag Policy
All FIFA stadiums follow a clear bag policy to maintain a safe and efficient entry process. Ticket Holders are only permitted to bring certain types of bags into stadiums. These approved bags must be clear and made of plastic, vinyl, or PVC material. Those bags must not exceed 12 inches x 6 inches x 12 inches (30 cm x 30 cm x 15 cm). Additionally, small clutch purses or wallets approximately the size of a hand are allowed, even if not clear and no larger than 4.5 inches x 6.5 inches (or 11 cm x 16.5 cm).
Can I bring signs, flags, banners to Miami Stadium?
Small flags, banners and posters made of fire resistent material (maximum size: 78in x 60in/2m x 1.5m) are allowed in the stadium. Larger flags, banners, posters or instruments must be approved in advance. Apply here through the FIFA Fan Materials Request Portal.
Can I bring musical instruments to Miami Stadium?
Any musical instruments (mechanical or manual) that cannot be fully visualized by security or that are larger than 4.7 inches x 4.7 inches x 4.7 inches (12cm x 12cm x 12cm) are prohibited. Ticket Holders may bring musical instruments larger than the indicated size only with preapproval of the Event Organizers and security screening. Event Organizer may require ticket holders to stop using musical instruments if the sound emitting from the respective device interferes with event operations or the enjoyment of other ticket holders and/or accredited persons.
Electronic, mechanical or manual devices that produce noise or other excessively loud sounds, such as vuvuzelas, whistles, air horns, loudspeakers, etc...
What other items are banned at stadium?
Weapons, explosives, detonators, work tools, helmets, lighters, matches, smoke bombs, spray cans.
Is smoking allowed at Miami Stadium?
No. Smoking and Vaping are prohibited at the stadium.
South Florida World Cup Watch Parties
Fans who don’t have game tickets don’t have to watch alone at home. Here are some options:
The official FIFA Fan Festival Miami at Bayfront Park in downtown runs from June 13 to July 5 with capacity for 30,000 daily attendees. Beyond live match broadcasts on four massive screens, the festival features an 8,000-capacity amphitheater, concerts, cultural programming tied to matches of the day, food booths, family-friendly games, mini soccer pitches, face-painting and interactive activations.
Free community watch parties are also being held at several locations in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties, including at NoMi Village in North Miami, Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Little Haiti Soccer Park, North Beach Bandshell Sand Bowl, Amelia Earhart Park in Hialeah, Tropical Park and Palmetto Golf Course.
There is also a long list of bars and restaurants hosting watch parties.
What is Miami Stadium capacity?
Stadium capacity for World Cup matches is 64,479.
Uruguay vs. Saudi Arabia Scouting Report
Once you are settled into your stadium seat (assuming you survived the traffic and security checkpoints), or you are gathered with friends at a community watch party, here’s a quick primer on the Group H clash between Uruguay and Saudi Arabia.
Uruguay is a two-time World Cup champion, one of South America’s heavyweights and ranked No. 16 in the latest FIFA rankings. Saudi Arabia is ranked No. 60, in its seventh World Cup but advanced out of the group stage just once, to the Round of 16 at the 1994 World Cup in the United States.
Uruguay is coached by the legendary Marcelo Bielsa and is loaded with elite European-based players such as Federico Valverde (Real Madrid), Manuel Ugarte (Manchester United), Rodrigo Bentancur (Tottenham), and Ronald Araujo (Barcelona).
Despite Uruguay’s pedigree, it must beware of the Saudis, who famously shocked eventual champion Argentina in the opening match of the Qatar 2022 World Cup. Salem Al-Dawsari, who is still on the team, scored the historic game-winning goal for Saudi Arabia in their 2-1 victory. His goal in the 53rd minute sealed one of the greatest upsets in tournament history.
Spain and Cape Verde are the other two teams in Group H.
Where can I watch Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia on TV?
If you choose to watch from home or can’t sneak away from work, you can see the match on FS1, Telemundo and Peacock.
This story was originally published June 13, 2026 at 4:52 PM.