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loanDepot park

Miami Marlins

Little HavanaCapacity: 37,446Opened: 2012

Overview

loanDepot park (formerly Marlins Park) features a retractable roof essential for Miami's heat and rain, contemporary art throughout including the iconic home run sculpture, and a Little Havana-inspired atmosphere.

Stadium Highlights

  • Retractable roof for Miami weather
  • Home run sculpture in center field
  • Contemporary art collection throughout
  • Air conditioning for summer comfort

Unique Features

  • Clevelander Club with pool
  • Bobblehead Museum
  • West Plaza entertainment area
  • Taste of Miami food options
  • Art installations throughout

Shade & Sun Protection Guide

Best Shaded Sections by Time

Morning Games

  • All sections - roof typically closed

Afternoon Games

  • All sections with roof closed
  • Upper deck if open

Evening Games

  • All sections - climate controlled

Shade Tips

  • Roof closed for all summer day games
  • AC keeps stadium comfortable
  • When roof open (rare), upper deck provides shade
  • Clevelander area is outdoors

Monthly Weather Patterns

April

79°F 70% 20% rain

Warm and humid

Roof closed for comfort

May

83°F 75% 30% rain

Hot and humid

AC essential

June

87°F 80% 40% rain

Very hot, storms

Indoor comfort

July

89°F 80% 45% rain

Peak heat/humidity

Roof always closed

August

89°F 80% 45% rain

Extreme heat

AC sanctuary

September

87°F 80% 40% rain

Still very hot

Roof closed most games

Seating Guide

Premium Seating Options

Club Levels

Diamond Club

Behind home plate

  • All-inclusive dining
  • Premium bar
  • Padded seats
Clevelander Club

Left field

  • Pool access
  • Party atmosphere
  • Standing room

Seating Tips

Diamond Club

Best AC and all-inclusive experience

experience

Sections 15-21

Behind plate, great views

view

Clevelander

Party scene, not for baseball purists

experience

Upper Reserved

Budget seats with AC comfort

value

Budget-Friendly Options

  • Upper Reserved
  • Upper Corner Box
  • Standing room

Food & Drink

Signature Items

  • Cuban sandwich
  • Croquetas
  • Empanadas
  • 305 Lime IPA

Local Favorites

  • Pincho Factory burgers
  • Doce Provisions Latin food
  • Panna ice cream
  • Arepas

Beer & Beverages

  • MIA Beer Company
  • Funky Buddha
  • Wynwood Brewing
  • Budweiser

Local breweries: MIA Beer Company, Wynwood, Funky Buddha, J. Wakefield

Getting There

Address

501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125

Parking Options

Garage 1-6

Distance: AdjacentPrice: $20-40✓ Covered✓ Shaded spots

Garage 6 usually cheapest

Street parking

Distance: VariousPrice: Metered

Limited availability

Alternative Transportation

Public Transit

  • Metromover to Museum Park Station (20 min walk)
  • Miami Trolley

Ride Share: NW 7th Street designated area

Game Day Tips

Arrive early for West Plaza

Pre-game entertainment and activities

Try Cuban sandwich

Miami classic

Enjoy the AC

Escape Miami heat

Check out art collection

Throughout stadium

Typical Game Day Schedule

  • Gates Open: 90 minutes before (2 hours West Plaza)
  • First Pitch: 6:40 PM weekdays, 6:10 PM Saturdays, 1:10 PM Sundays
  • Batting Practice: Limited access

Neighborhood: Little Havana

Cuban cultural district

Before the Game

  • Ball & Chain
  • Azucar Ice Cream
  • Versailles Restaurant

After the Game

  • Calle Ocho bars
  • Downtown Miami
  • Wynwood district

Insider Tips

Pro Tips

  • West Plaza opens early with entertainment
  • Garage 6 is cheapest parking option
  • Diamond Club worth it for all-inclusive
  • Cuban sandwich at Section 10 is best
  • Upper deck great value with AC

Best Value

  • Upper Reserved under $15
  • Weekday day games
  • Student/military discounts
  • Garage 6 parking

Hidden Gems

  • Bobblehead Museum
  • Art collection throughout
  • Taste of Miami behind section 27
  • Views from upper deck corners

Things to Avoid

  • Driving without pre-paid parking
  • Clevelander if wanting to watch game
  • I-95 right after game
  • Sitting outside in summer day games

Stadium History

Timeline

2012Marlins Park opens
1997First World Series (at old stadium)
2003Second World Series (at old stadium)
2021Renamed loanDepot park

Stadium Traditions

Home run sculpture

Animated display (now in plaza)

Latin music

Salsa and reggaeton between innings

Retired Numbers

#16Jose Fernandez(2017)
#42Jackie Robinson(1997)