As excitement builds for Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated The Eras Tour this weekend, Hard Rock Stadium is calling on fans to plan ahead for an unforgettable experience. Below, find essential details regarding parking, stadium security, and entry procedures, along with information about the exclusive Taylor Swift merchandise store. Mark your calendars for the show dates: October 18-20, 2024.
Important Information:
To ensure a smooth arrival, ticketholders are reminded that both a prepaid parking pass and a concert ticket for that evening are required to park at Hard Rock Stadium. Please note that no parking will be available for purchase on the day of the shows. Tailgating privileges are reserved exclusively for fans with a valid parking pass and concert ticket.
Additionally, there will be no designated listening areas outside the stadium for those without tickets. Fans attempting to access stadium property without proper credentials will be asked to leave, with police and stadium security on patrol to uphold a safe environment for ticket holders. Expect your ticket to be checked multiple times as you make your way through entry points.
If you’re planning to use Park & Ride buses, remember they’re exclusively for concert ticket holders; your ticket must be scanned before boarding. For comprehensive details about parking and transportation options, visit www.hardrockstadium.com.
Gate Times:
– Parking Lots Open: 3:30 PM
– Stadium Gates Open: 4:30 PM
Guests are not permitted to line up or park before parking gates open at 3:30 PM.
Parent Drop-Off and Pick-Up:
Hard Rock Stadium provides three designated drop-off and pick-up locations across all show nights:
– Lot 14
– Lot 15
– Lot 31
Parent drop-off lots will open at 3:30 PM each night. For pickups from Lots 14 or 15, parents must enter between 9:30 PM and 10:30 PM. After 10:30 PM, road closures will commence to facilitate the safe exit of guests. Parents arriving post-closure can utilize Lot 31, and it is recommended to use the Waze app for optimal navigation around these road closures.
Road Closures:
Road closures will be in effect during the following times:
– Friday, Oct. 18: 10:00 AM – 3:30 PM
– Saturday, Oct. 19 & Sunday, Oct. 20: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
– All three nights: 10:30 PM – 1:30 AM
Notable closures include the Turnpike 2X Ramp and Exit as well as NW 199th Street between NW 27th Ave. and NW 14th Ct. Miami Gardens residents can navigate these closures using their resident passes or a driver’s license with a local address, allowing access to on-ramps for the Turnpike.
Security and Stadium Access:
Expect rigorous security measures upon your arrival; fans will undergo multiple ticket and security checks to ensure only valid ticket holders gain access to parking lots and the stadium itself. Your ticket will likely be scanned several times throughout the entry process.
Bag Policy:
Allowed:
– Clear plastic bags not exceeding 12” x 6” x 12”.
– Small bags not exceeding 4.5” x 6.5”.
Prohibited:
– All purses or bags exceeding 12” x 6” x 12”.
– Non-clear bags exceeding 4.5” x 6.5”.
Taylor Swift Merchandise Store:
Please note, there will be no merchandise sales in the stadium’s parking lots or surrounding areas. The exclusive merchandise store will be located within the stadium gates. Fans who wish to shop for memorabilia without a concert ticket may do so on Wednesday, Oct. 16, or Thursday, Oct. 17. Show ticket holders can access the store on concert nights.
Merchandise Store Hours:
– Open to the Public (No ticket required):
– Wednesday, Oct. 16: 10 AM – 8 PM
– Thursday, Oct. 17: 10 AM – 8 PM
– Ticket Holders Only (Current show night ticket required):
– Friday, Oct. 18: 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM
– Saturday, Oct. 19: 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM
– Sunday, Oct. 20: 4:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Get ready for a magical weekend filled with music and memories at Hard Rock Stadium!