MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — The World Cup arriving in Miami Gardens has created parking pandemonium.
Fans of Uruguay and Saudi Arabia arrived early to Miami Stadium for South Florida’s first match as a 2026 FIFA World Cup host.
“I went yesterday to Houston and over there, it was a little bit better,” said Uruguay fan Victor Sepulvida.
Last fall, parking passes were listed for $75, but now they range from $175 to $250, with some hitting the resale market for several hundred dollars.
Added Saudi Arabia fan Walid Chaker: “I took an Uber just to save some money because that’s ridiculous.”
Many attendees already shelled out hundreds, if not thousands of dollars for tickets.
“It’s crazy, even the tickets,” said Chaker. “I think FIFA ripped us off.”
A ticket to park at Calder Casino and then walk a mile and a half to the stadium entrance is going for $170 while parking closer to the stadium can cost as much as $800.
Traffic began backing up near the stadium by the early afternoon.
Parking hacks that spectators use for Miami Dolphins and Miami Hurricanes games are no good for FIFA, with extra fencing and added patrol.
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