Miami, FL · Capacity: 21,550
Home of Inter Miami CF and the stage for Lionel Messi's MLS chapter. The 21,550-seat stadium in Fort Lauderdale has become one of the hottest tickets in American sports since Messi's arrival. Celebrity sightings are a nightly occurrence at Inter Miami matches.
Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale is the home of Inter Miami — the club that brought Lionel Messi to Major League Soccer in 2023 and turned every match into a global event, pink shirts and superstar cameos packing the ground.
It's north of Miami proper, an easy reach from the beaches and the nightlife of South Florida.
Below are the Miami-area stays, restaurants and bars fans use around Chase Stadium.
Hotels, bars, restaurants and things to do near Chase Stadium in Miami — every pick web-researched and source-cited, closest to the stadium first.
Ultra-luxury beachfront hotel in Miami Beach's Faena District. This art-filled property features a gold-leaf domed theater, Damien Hirst's golden mammoth skeleton in the lobby, Francis Mallmann's fire-cooking restaurant, and one of the most exclusive beach clubs in South Florida. A magnet for celebrities during Art Basel, F1 weekend, and Miami Music Week.
The Four Seasons Hotel Miami in Brickell offers sports travelers the definitive luxury stay in South Florida, with Biscayne Bay views, an extraordinary rooftop pool, and proximity to Kaseya Center, loanDepot Park, and Hard Rock Stadium that makes logistics effortless. The hotel's Sports Concierge can arrange transportation, tickets, and private dining for sports groups traveling with discerning expectations. There are grander stadiums in America, but few cities where staying luxury adds more to the overall experience than Miami.
A 1926 National Historic Landmark in Coral Gables, The Biltmore features a massive pool once frequented by Johnny Weissmuller and a championship golf course. Teams and VIPs often stay here during major Miami sporting events, enjoying its Mediterranean Revival grandeur and proximity to Hard Rock Stadium.
Asian-inspired ultra-luxury hotel with three temperature-graded infinity pools. Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Will Smith.
Extended-stay Marriott hotel on the eastern stretch of SW 8th Street, a short drive from the park.
Downtown Hilton hotel roughly two miles from loanDepot park with the free Metromover nearby.
Originally opened in 1935 and revived in 2014, Ball & Chain is a Little Havana landmark with live salsa, jazz, and Latin music nightly. Located on Calle Ocho, this vibrant venue captures Miami's multicultural soul and draws fans looking for an unforgettable night out beyond South Beach.
The 24/7 ultraclub that never closes — Drake performs surprise sets, Post Malone and Travis Scott party until dawn. Every night is a headline.
The 65,000-seat NFL stadium where Beyonce, Jay-Z and Blue Ivy attended Super Bowl LIV — and where Jay-Z co-produced the J.Lo + Shakira halftime show through Roc Nation.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach's flagship 18,000-square-foot nightclub — Anitta's recurring Miami stage.
The most famous nightclub in Miami, located inside the Fontainebleau hotel on Miami Beach. World-class DJs, celebrity-packed VIP sections, and a production that rivals Las Vegas. Drake hosted his birthday here, Kim Kardashian has a regular table, and Formula 1 after-parties fill the dance floor.
The Bayside Marketplace along Biscayne Bay hosts several waterfront sports bars with sweeping views of the bay that fill with Heat and Marlins fans on game days. Catching a sunset here before a night game is a quintessentially Miami sports experience. The energy is festive, the drinks are tropical, and the vibe is unmistakably South Florida.
Family-run Argentinian-Italian restaurant in North Beach that has fed Messi and Antonela for more than a decade — the owners set up a private 'red room' for the family.
The NYC Italian institution's Miami outpost at the Surf Club — one of the hardest reservations in the country. Kim Kardashian, Drake, David Beckham, Bad Bunny.
Italian institution at the base of Icon Brickell with panoramic Biscayne Bay views; a regular Beckham family table whenever they're in town for Inter Miami business.
Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse in the Design District where Messi celebrated a trophy with Inter Miami teammates.
Located inside the Four Seasons Miami in Brickell with stunning Biscayne Bay views, EDGE serves prime steaks and fresh seafood in a sleek waterfront setting. Its proximity to Kaseya Center makes it a top pre-game power dinner spot for Heat fans and visiting VIPs.
El Patio Wynwood is an open-air Latin dining and nightlife destination in the heart of Miami's arts district, where Heat and Inter Miami fans gather for empanadas, tostones, and frozen cocktails before heading to matches at Kaseya Center or Chase Stadium. The outdoor courtyard format handles large fan groups naturally, and the DJ-powered atmosphere on weekend evenings elevates a pregame meal into a full fan party. Its location among Wynwood's celebrated murals means the walk to the venue is itself a vibrant part of the Miami fan experience.
Calle Ocho in Little Havana is lined with cafés, domino parks, and sports bars where Miami's Cuban community gathers to watch Cuban baseball, Liga MX football, and the Miami Heat on screens propped up inside and outside storefronts. A self-guided bar crawl from Versailles Restaurant east toward Brickell connects fans to the city's Latin sports soul in a way that the modern arena district cannot. Stop for a cortadito at Café La Llave and watch the old men at Domino Park debate sports with the same intensity they bring to every tile game.
Tour the multi-purpose home of the Miami Dolphins, the Miami Open tennis tournament, and the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. Hard Rock Stadium's $550 million renovation transformed it into one of the most innovative sports venues in the world, featuring a signature canopy roof and premium fan experiences.
Kaseya Center sits on Biscayne Bay in downtown Miami, giving Heat fans one of the most visually spectacular settings in the NBA. The surrounding Bayside Marketplace buzzes with fans before and after games, and the arena's HEAT culture — with its famous American Airlines Center-era reputation for intensity — lives on here. Game nights feel like a nightclub and a playoff game rolled into one.
The Miami Heat's official fan walk and pregame plaza outside Kaseya Center on Biscayne Bay is one of the NBA's most vibrant pregame environments, featuring DJ sets, interactive games, and a sense of South Beach energy that makes even a mid-season Tuesday game feel like an event. The plaza's waterfront location means fans enjoy bay breezes and downtown Miami skyline views while building their pregame momentum. Heat culture's national reputation for fashion and celebrity is on full display here.
Kaseya Center on Biscayne Bay is the beating heart of Miami HEAT culture, where the most passionate NBA fan base in the Southeast turns playoff games into deafening, white-hot spectacles. The arena's waterfront location and sleek modern design set it apart architecturally, while the HEAT's culture of toughness and excellence makes game nights here feel consequential. First-time visitors are often stunned by how loud and intense the crowd gets by tip-off.
Kaseya Center sits dramatically on the edge of Biscayne Bay and has hosted NBA Finals, major boxing bouts, and concerts by Miami's most celebrated artists since 1999. Tours of the arena take fans courtside on the same parquet where Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, and Jimmy Butler have carved their legacies as Miami Heat legends. The arena's waterfront location means the walk from Bayside Marketplace to the arena entrance is part of the game-day experience — arrive early to enjoy the bay views before the gates open.
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Chase Stadium has a capacity of 21,550 people.
Chase Stadium opened in 2020. It was designed by MANICA Architecture.
Inter Miami CF plays home games at Chase Stadium in Miami.
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