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Visiting Teams and Fans

Getting to FIU Football Stadium

From Miami International Airport

  • Take the I-836 WEST exit from the Airport
  • Follow I-836 to the Florida Turnpike
  • Take the Florida Turnpike SOUTH exit
  • Follow the Florida Turnpike to the Tamiami Trail exit (SW 8th Street)
  • Take the SW 8th Street EAST exit
  • Follow SW 8th Street, FIU will appear on the right before SW 107th Avenue

From I-95, Downtown Miami, Ft. Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach

  • Take I-95 to I-836 WEST
  • Follow I-836 to the Florida Turnpike
  • Take the Florida Turnpike SOUTH exit
  • Follow the Florida Turnpike to the Tamiami Trail exit (SW 8th Street)
  • Take the SW 8th Street EAST exit
  • Follow SW 8th Street, FIU will appear on the right before SW 107th Avenue

From West Palm Beach/Broward County of the Florida Turnpike North

  • Take the Florida Turnpike SOUTH
  • Follow the Florida Turnpike to the Tamiami Trail exit (SW 8th Street)
  • Take the SW 8th Street EAST exit
  • Follow SW 8th Street, FIU will appear on the right before SW 107th Avenue

Visitors Tailgating at FIU Football Games

Tailgating is available for visiting fans in Lot 10. Tailgating begins six hours before kickoff during our Saturday home games and at 3 p.m. during weekday games. Locations are available on a first-come, first-served, basis.

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Tailgating Guidelines

FIU requests your cooperation in supporting our community. We ask all our fans to hold themselves to a higher standard, be courteous and cheer our Panthers to victory with class. We want you to enjoy your game day experience.

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Fans are Responsible for

  • Treating others respectfully
  • Staying seated in the stands during the game
  • Discarding trash in the appropriate containers
  • Taking care of guests and being responsible for their behavior
  • Complying respectfully with law enforcement officers and FIU staff
  • Creating an inclusive environment
  • Knowing alcohol consumption limits
  • Eliminating the use of tobacco or controlled substances
  • Clear Bag Policy

    A clear bag policy has been implemented. Ticket holders are allowed to carry one clear bag, such as a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12”, as well as a small purse about the size of a hand. An equipment bag necessary for medical items is allowed. Diapers and wipes can be carried in a clear bag for age-appropriate children accompanied by an adult. Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to, large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, mesh bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size.

    Clear Bag Guidelines

  • Stadium Information
    • All Students must enter the stadium at Gates 6, 6A & 7 and present their FIU OneCard for admission. Event staff will direct students to Gate 8 if lines build.
    • 1 Valid FIU Student ID = 1 Admission (A card reader will be used to swipe your OneCard).
    • NO RE-ENTRY WILL BE PERMITTED.
    • Gate 6 will remain open until the end of the game.

    Gates will open 60 minutes before kickoff. At the time that the gates are open to the public, all concession stands will be operational and all security and ushers will be in place. Authorities are allowed to inspect patrons and their bags upon entering FIU Ricardo Silva Stadium for spectator safety. FIU reserves the right to prohibit any additional items. The following rules are in effect at all FIU events:

    Prohibited Behavior:

    • Unruly, threatening, or disruptive behavior such as standing in the aisles, profane and abusive language, smoking, fighting, throwing objects, and drunkenness
    • Standing on seats/bleachers is strictly prohibited
    • Acts of a derogatory nature directed toward individual players, teams, staff, spectators, or game officials
    • Entering the field of play unless properly credentialed or accompanied by authorized staff

    Prohibited Items

    Items prohibited from all FIU Riccardo Silva Stadium events include:

    • Outside food/beverages
    • Illegal drugs
    • Playing balls
    • Umbrellas
    • Pets (except for certified service dogs for disabled patrons)
    • Bottles, cans, flasks, thermoses, ice bags, ice chests, coolers, picnic baskets
    • Boom boxes, artificial noisemakers, musical instruments
    • Firearms, incendiary devices (fireworks, smoke bombs, etc.)
    • Flag poles
    • Confetti
    • Weapons or any item deemed hazardous by FIU Riccardo Silva Stadium management personnel

    Baby strollers need to be kept clear of all aisleways and must be checked upon entering the stadium.

    Alcohol Consumption

    Alcohol will be served to fans 21 and over. Identification will be checked by a third-party vendor. Fans over 21 can receive a wristband. Wristbands must be worn to purchase alcohol. There is a two-drink limit with each purchase and a four-drink total limit. Wristbands and identification will be tracked so fans can receive only one band per game. All sales of alcohol will stop at the end of the third quarter.

    Should you observe any violations of stadium or university policies or action(s) that endanger the health, safety, or welfare of yourself or others, please find your nearest law enforcement officer.

  • Tent Anchoring Guidelines

    Tents erected on FIU property must be appropriately weighted down to avoid becoming a projectile under windy conditions. Staking the tent legs is insufficient and not permitted due to the risk posed to underground utilities.

    See full tent anchoring guidelines