EVENTS HELD IN NORTH BEACH:
Watch Parties at the Miami Beach Bandshell:
June 22, 2026, Monday – Doors open at 11am, 1pm Game Time.
Argentine vs. Austria
June 24, 2026, Wednesday – Doors open at 4pm, 6pm Game Time.
Scotland vs. Brazil
July 14, 2026, Tuesday – Doors open at 1pm, 3pm Game Time.
Semi-Final #1 – Teams – TBD
July 15, 2026, Wednesday – Doors open at 1pm, 3pm Game Time.
Semi-Final #2 – Teams -TBD
FIFA official Watch Parties at the Sand Bowl – located behind the Bandshell:
July 18, 2026, Saturday – Doors open 3pm, 5pm Game Time
Bronze Final – Teams – TBD
July 19, 2026, Sunday – Doors open 1pm, 3pm Game Time
Final – Teams – TBD
Fan Fest Uruguay:
June 20, 2026, Saturday – Celebrate Uruguayan Soccer Pride – Miami Beach Bandshell, 6pm.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR NORTH BEACH:
Over the course of this period and especially on the days of events in North Beach listed above, we can expect heavy traffic and crowds as well as street closures. You can sign up for traffic alerts by texting MBALERTS to 888777 to keep apprised on the latest street closures and heavy traffic in the area. Once you text, you will be asked for your zip code to tailor the alerts to you.
MIAMI BEACH PREPAREDNESS:
At the meeting, various city departments presented their preparedness plan. The city is working with the county and surrounding towns to bring significant additional police presence and administrative and emergency personnel during this period to manage expected crowds and direct traffic. They indicated a commitment to keep traffic moving on Collins Avenue and Indian Creek, however, urged residents to plan accordingly for congestion.
They indicated that safety of residents is a priority and have back up plans for any life safety or other emergencies that may happen during events and heavy congestion periods. They also urged residents to say something if they see something. For crime, call 911. For non-crime and flood reporting call public works at (305) 673-7625. If you see something, say something.
Parks, Facilities, Fleet and Beaches:
● Enhanced park maintenance.
● Expanded park ranger staffing during watch parties.
● Refreshed painting of beachfront restrooms.
● Upgraded landscaping along key corridors.
● Increased Janitorial staffing to maintain elevated cleanliness during tournament period.
Parking and Transportation:
● Enhanced staffing to support parking enforcement.
● Real-time traffic monitoring and adjustment of traffic signals.
● Enhanced Miami Beach Trolley service during key game days and events.
● Free Special Event Water taxi service:
o Thursday, June 11, 2026 12pm to 11pm from Venetian Marina to Maurice Gibb Memorial Park with free shuttle service to/from Lummus Park.
o Saturday and Sunday, July 18 and 19, 2026 10am to 11pm from Venetian Marina to Maurice Gibb Memorial Park with free shuttle service to/from Miami Beach Bandshell.
Public Works:
● Coordinating to ensure any infrastructure improvement projects are completed ahead of events.
● Closing out expired permits.
● Allowing only critical projects that are pre-approved and deemed essential to City operations on major thoroughfares.
● Construction moratorium, citywide, during key event periods.
Fire and Police:
● $2.6MM FEMA grant.
● Enhanced staffing plans leveraging regional collaboration among public safety agencies.
● Monitoring additional activations that may occur at hotels and commercial corridors.
● Training and preparedness exercises focused on major event response, evacuation, public safety communication and interagency coordination.
It is a great honor for our city and our neighborhood to be chosen to host FIFA world cup games and events. We hope you have an opportunity to enjoy all that will be happening in Miami Beach including seeing all the Art and Giant soccer ball installations. Please stay safe and have fun!
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