Miami Orange Bowl

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Miami Orange Bowl was the home field of the Miami Dolphins, the Miami Hurricanes and the FIU Panthers in Miami, Florida. It opened in 1937 and held 75,500 fans. The stadium has since been demolished (it closed in 2008).

Dolphins home, including the 1972 perfect season, until Joe Robbie Stadium opened; demolished in 2008, and loanDepot Park now stands on the site. FIU also used it temporarily in 2007 (see temporary list). Miami's home stadium for 70 seasons and the Dolphins' home through 1986; also hosted the AAFC Miami Seahawks (1946) and the Orange Bowl game. Capacity is the peak (72,319 at closing); it was demolished in 2008 and LoanDepot Park (Marlins) now occupies the site.

Stadium facts

Location
Miami, Florida
Status
Demolished
Opened
1937
Closed
2008
Capacity
75,500
Teams
Miami Dolphins (1966–1986)
Miami Hurricanes (1937–2007)
FIU Panthers (2007)
FIU Panthers (2007)
Other names
Burdine Stadium; Orange Bowl

Teams that played here

Stadiums near Miami Orange Bowl10

  1. 1FBSPitbull Stadium — FIU Panthers (Miami, Florida)same city
  2. 2NFLHard Rock Stadium — Miami Hurricanes & Miami Dolphins (Miami Gardens, Florida)11 mi
  3. 3FormerLockhart Stadium — Florida Atlantic Owls (Fort Lauderdale, Florida)29 mi
  4. 4FBSHoward Schnellenberger Field at Flagler Credit Union Stadium — Florida Atlantic Owls (Boca Raton, Florida)41 mi
  5. 5FBSAcrisure Bounce House — UCF Knights (Orlando, Florida)201 mi
  6. 6NFLRaymond James Stadium — South Florida Bulls & Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Tampa, Florida)204 mi
  7. 7FormerCamping World Stadium — UCF Knights (Orlando, Florida)204 mi
  8. 8FormerTampa Stadium — Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Tampa, Florida)207 mi
  9. 9FCSSpec Martin Municipal Stadium — Stetson Hatters (DeLand, Florida)234 mi
  10. 10FCSDaytona Stadium — Bethune–Cookman Wildcats (Daytona Beach, Florida)241 mi

Questions about Miami Orange Bowl

Who played at Miami Orange Bowl?

Miami Orange Bowl was home to the Miami Dolphins (1966–1986); the Miami Hurricanes (1937–2007); the FIU Panthers (2007); the FIU Panthers (2007).

When did Miami Orange Bowl open?

Miami Orange Bowl opened in 1937.

Is Miami Orange Bowl still standing?

No. Miami Orange Bowl has been demolished.

How many fans did Miami Orange Bowl hold?

Miami Orange Bowl held about 75,500 fans.

What football stadiums are near Miami Orange Bowl today?

Pitbull Stadium (FIU Panthers) is in the same city. See the full list of nearby stadiums on this page.

Facts are for the 2026 season. Distances are straight-line miles. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org, en.wikipedia.org.