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Miami Dolphins to play in NFL's first game in Spain at home of Real Madrid
Read full article: Miami Dolphins to play in NFL's first game in Spain at home of Real MadridThe Miami Dolphins will play in the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Spain when Madrid hosts a matchup next season at iconic Bernabéu Stadium.
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Miami Dolphins to host limited fans for 2020 home opener
Read full article: Miami Dolphins to host limited fans for 2020 home openerMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. A maximum of 13,000 fans will be allowed at the Miami Dolphins home opener at Hard Rock Stadium on Sept. 20 when the Fins face the Buffalo Bills. When we started the process back in March of exploring what a socially-distanced stadium could look like, we made the health and safety of everyone the first priority; knowing that if we felt that we couldnt make it safe, we simply wouldnt have fans, Miami Dolphins Vice Chairman and CEO Tom Garfinkel said in a statement. Were happy that our elected officials recognize the attention to detail and diligence that weve put into creating a safe environment and that they made the decision to move forward with a 13,000-capacity stadium at this time.Policies for the 2020 season will include: GBAC Star certification Socially distanced seating clusters All fans and stadium employees will be required to wear a mask when not actively eating or drinking Upgrading Air Conditioning filters from Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 10 to MERV 14 (Hospital Grade) Mobile touchless entry with more points of entries and exits to help avoid bottlenecks at ingress/egress Staggered gate entry with entry times listed on game tickets Cashless experience for food service, parking and retail New walk through metal detectors with touchless security screening to allow fans to keep all items in their pockets for faster entry 1 metal detector for every 104 fans vs 1 metal detector for every 394 fans in 2019 Changing from manual to contactless toilets and faucets No smoking inside the stadium or helixes No tailgating for 2020 season with parking lots open two hours before kickoff instead of four hoursSeason ticket members will have first priority to purchase tickets to games at Hard Rock Stadium based on their tenure. All fans will go through a touchless security scan upon entry, and food, beverage, parking and retail will all be cashless, with payments being accepted through in-app mobile and credit card options. Team officials said deposits are currently being accepted for suites and single-game ticket information will be made available at a later date.
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Dolphins wont have fans for training camp or preseason but announce some plans for regular season
Read full article: Dolphins wont have fans for training camp or preseason but announce some plans for regular seasonMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. The Miami Dolphins wont have fans at their training camp or preseason games, and tailgating wont be allowed in 2020. The team announced those safety measures Thursday as it prepares for a season unlike any other because of the coronavirus pandemic. Stadium capacity for regular season games will be determined at a later date in consultation with health experts and government officials, the Dolphins said in a statement. If fans are allowed at games, there will be socially-distanced seating clusters, and all fans and stadium employees will be required to wear a mask when not eating or drinking. Season-ticket holders will have first priority to buy tickets, in an order based on their tenure, after capacity is determined.
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Executives from South Florida sports teams discuss fans returning to games in new coronavirus reality
Read full article: Executives from South Florida sports teams discuss fans returning to games in new coronavirus realityMIAMI The business of sports during a time of COVID-19 was the focus of a one-hour conversation on Wednesday among the top leaders for South Floridas professional teams. First and foremost, safety is the priority for all teams for their fans, players and staff. Not every team has the same theory on when fans can come back and if having limited fans come back is an option. For Woolworth, the idea of partial fans at Heat games didnt sound like a potential option. The bottom line, theyre ready for whatever comes next but hopeful that sports with fans will return sooner than later.
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Miami Dolphins to turn Hard Rock Stadium into drive-in movie theater
Read full article: Miami Dolphins to turn Hard Rock Stadium into drive-in movie theaterMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. The Miami Dolphins are opening up their home and offering South Floridians a way to get out of the house, be entertained and remain safe and socially distant. The team announced plans for The Outdoor Theaters at Hard Rock Stadium on Tuesday. According to the team, featured items would include "classic Miami Dolphins content from the teams 54-year history, classic motion picture films, host commencement ceremonies and other events." "Weve spent several weeks planning this to be able to provide people with a safe option to go out and enjoy movies, classic Dolphins content, concerts, and celebrate 2020 graduates," said Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium Vice Chairman and CEO Tom Garfinkel. Hard Rock Stadium Drive-In Rendering (Miami Dolphins)Hard Rock Stadium Drive-In Rendering (Miami Dolphins)Hard Rock Stadium Drive-In Rendering (Miami Dolphins)Hard Rock Stadium Drive-In Rendering (Miami Dolphins)
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Dolphins get ready for new season with some changes coming to Hard Rock Stadium
Read full article: Dolphins get ready for new season with some changes coming to Hard Rock StadiumMIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Hard Rock Stadium is making some changes as the NFL is set to go ahead with its plans for the upcoming season. On Monday, Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium Vice Chairman and CEO Tom Garfinkel spoke about the changes to “Good Morning America” and released mock ups of how the entrances will soon look like as fans file into the stadium. “We would have times to come in for security at different gates, so people would be separated out in terms of when they enter the stadium,” Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock Stadium Vice Chairman and CEO Tom Garfinkel said. It’s still better than having no fans.”Meanwhile, Hard Rock Stadium has pledged to become the first public facility to receive GBAC STAR accreditation. · Establish a framework for communication and raising awareness of best practices as they relate to cleaning, disinfection, and infectious disease prevention.

Hard Rock Stadium, F1 reach deal to bring race to South Florida
Read full article: Hard Rock Stadium, F1 reach deal to bring race to South FloridaMIAMI - The speed limit near Hard Rock Stadium will be raised significantly after an agreement was reached to bring a Formula One race to South Florida. But auto racing fans should pump the brakes before getting too excited about seeing the red lights go out to start the proposed 2021 grand prix. "With an estimated annual impact of more than $400 [million] and 35,000 room nights, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix will be an economic juggernaut for South Florida each and every year." While the race would mostly take part on stadium grounds, a half-mile stretch of the course would include Northwest 199th Street. Hard Rock Stadium would be a compromise location for the race after original plans to hold it in downtown Miami were stymied by residents with similar complaints to those in Miami Gardens.

Miami Grand Prix 'agreed in principle' for 2021
Read full article: Miami Grand Prix 'agreed in principle' for 2021Miami could be hosting a Formula One race in 2021 after organizers announced a deal "in principle" had been reached. (CNN) - Miami could be hosting a Formula One race in 2021 after organizers announced a deal "in principle" had been reached. In a joint statement Wednesday, Sean Bratches, F1's commercial managing director, and Tom Garfinkel, the vice-chairman and CEO of the Miami Dolphins and Hard Rock stadium, said an initial agreement to race around the NFL stadium had been reached. "We are thrilled to announce that Formula One and Hard Rock Stadium have reached an agreement in principle to host the first-ever Formula One Miami Grand Prix at Hard Rock Stadium," the statement, released on the new Miami Grand Prix Twitter account, said. "With an estimated annual impact of more than $400m and 35,000 room nights, the Formula One Miami Grand Prix will be an economic juggernaut for South Florida each and every year.