Hard Rock Stadium changed its name for the 2026 World Cup, here's why

• Hard Rock Stadium, located in Miami Gardens, has shed its usual name for the FIFA World Cup.
• For the duration of the tournament, the venue will be known as Miami Stadium, instead.
• FIFA isn't allowing sponsors that aren't affiliated with the World Cup to be shown during the tournament.

Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, has shed its usual name for the FIFA World Cup — for the duration of the tournament, the venue will be known as Miami Stadium, instead.

Host stadiums across the United States were stripped of the branding they're known for, given that FIFA isn't allowing sponsors that aren't affiliated with the "governing body or the World Cup to be shown during the tournament." This isn't anything new for FIFA, and is typically the case when it organizes international competitions.

Why did Hard Rock Stadium change its name for the World Cup?

What a stadium is called is frequently determined by a naming rights deal, so many of the branded U.S. World Cup venues have had to be renamed after the areas they're situated in. Hard Rock Stadium, now Miami Stadium, is no different — although the venue is technically located in the city of Miami Gardens, rather than the city of Miami.

Atlanta Stadium was the only U.S. venue that was issued an exception — though it did have to change its name and cover up other branding, it was allowed to keep the Mercedes-Benz logo on its roof. The Athletic reported that this was due to executives' inability to find a way to remove or cover the logo without causing damage to the roof.

Other U.S. stadiums FIFA required to changed their names for the World Cup

• Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta changed its name to Atlanta Stadium.
• Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, changed its name to Boston Stadium.
• AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, changed its name to Dallas Stadium.
• NRG Stadium in Houston changed its name to Houston Stadium.
• GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City changed its name to Kansas City Stadium.
• SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California changed its name to Los Angeles Stadium.
• MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey changed its name to New York New Jersey Stadium.
• Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia changed its name to Philadelphia Stadium.
• Levi's Field in Santa Clara, California changed its name to San Francisco Bay Area Stadium.
• Lumen Field in Seattle changed its name to Seattle Stadium.

Where is Hard Rock Stadium, now Miami Stadium?

The Hard Rock Stadium, renamed Miami Stadium for the World Cup, is located at 347 Don Shula Drive in Miami Gardens, Florida.

What is the schedule for World Cup games in Miami? See start times

Miami is set to host seven matches at the Hard Rock Stadium, which has been renamed the Miami Stadium for the World Cup. Here are the dates:

• Saudi Arabia v Uruguay | Group Stage | Monday, June 15, starting at 6 p.m.
• Uruguay v Cabo Verde | Group Stage | Sunday, June 21, starting at 6 p.m.
• Brazil v Scotland | Group Stage | Wednesday, June 24, starting at 6 p.m.
• Colombia v Portugal | Group Stage | Saturday, June 27, starting at 7:30 p.m.
• Match 86 | Round of 32 | Friday, July 3, starting at 6 p.m.
• Match 99 | Quarter-final | Saturday, July 11, starting at 5 p.m.
• Match 103 | Bronze final | Saturday, July 18, starting at 5 p.m.

How to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup

In the United States, Fox holds the broadcast rights for the entire tournament, according to USA TODAY. You can stream the games every match on FOX One or via the FOX Sports App, which requires signing in with a TV provider.

NBCUniversal will air the Spanish-language rights, and Bell Media will broadcast the games in Canada.

Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network's Florida Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY.