Venue Comparison
Raymond James Stadium vs Hard Rock Stadium
Side by side: parking, seats, entry policies, and fan experience.
| Feature | Raymond James Stadium | Hard Rock Stadium |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tampa, FL | Miami Gardens, FL |
| Capacity | 65,890 | 65,326 |
| Year Opened | 1998 | 1987 |
| Roof | open | open |
| Parking From | $40 | $40 |
| Transit Access | none | none |
| Clear Bag Required | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Cashless | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Mobile Tickets Only | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes |
| Avg beer price | $14 | $16 |
| Avg hot dog | $8 | $9 |
| Avg burger | $16 | $20 |
| Avg water | $5 | $6 |
| Avg parking | $30 | $50 |
| ATM fee | $4 | $5 |
| Team shirt | $45 | $50 |
| Mobile ordering | N/A | ❌ No |
| Best For | NFL, Concert | NFL, Concert |
| Primary Teams | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Miami Dolphins, Miami Hurricanes |
Raymond James Stadium
Driving only.
Best sections
- 100s sideline
- Pirate Ship area
Avoid
- 300s end zone
Hard Rock Stadium
Driving only — no rail access.
Best sections
- 100s sideline
- Living Room boxes
Avoid
- 300s end zone
- Sunny side day games