If you enjoy sports, Miami is a city you should definitely visit. It doesn’t matter when you visit this iconic city; there are always sporting events to look forward to.
Miami’s own sports teams like Miami Heat and the Miami Dolphins, entertain the residents of Miami all year round through sporting events. There are also several annual events that can help you follow your interests with like-minded people.
One of these sporting events is the Miami Marathon that attracts hundreds of participants each year. Participants come from cities all around the world to the magical city of Miami. If you’re a Miamian, there are no off-seasons.
Here are some of the best sporting events Miami offers annually.
Football
Miami Dolphins
The football team of Miami, the Miami Dolphins, has an eminent history. They have won Super Bowl titles and they have been graced by Hall of Famers like the great quarterback Dan Marino and coach Don Shula. The Miami Dolphins are also the only team in the history of the National Football League (NFL) to pull off a “perfect” season.
They play their home games at the Hard Rock Stadium, which has the capacity to fit 65,000 people.
Baseball
Miami Marlins
The Miami Marlins are two-time World-Series champions. They have represented Miami in the Major League Baseball since 1993 and have given fans some exciting memories to cherish over the years. The Miami Marlins play their home games at the Marlin Park that is situated in Little Havana. The stadium has a state-of-the-art roof that is retractable.
This can offer the fans a comfortable experience in the summers.
Basketball
Miami Heat
Miami Heat is one of the hottest sports teams in Miami. They play their home games in downtown Miami in the American Airlines Arena. They have won three National Basketball Association (NBA) titles. Some magnificent players like Dwayne Wade, Alonzo Mourning, and LeBron James have played for Miami Heat.
In recent years, Miami Heat has been able to gather cult popularity amongst basketball fans. The usual NBA league season starts in October and ends in April.
College Sports
Apart from the primary sports scene – Miami also offers nail-biting Division I college sports that can keep anyone entertained. The FIU Panthers and The University of Miami Hurricanes both have several Division-I teams that fans can watch.
The University of Miami has an exemplary history of football. It has given the NFL several stars and is also a member of the Atlantic Coastal Conference (ACC). They have also won several national championships and are loved by Miamians. If you go to a home match at Hard Rock Stadium, you can chant “The U.”
The Panthers is a popular team in Miami, too, which plays its home games in the Riccardo Silva Stadium. This stadium has the capacity to fit 20,000 people, and it is on the University’s campus. Both college and school basketball games are played through the winter season.
So it goes without saying, if you enjoy sports, you’re going to have the time of your life on your visit to Miami!
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