loanDepot Park Overview
Are you looking for a ballpark experience unlike any other in the major leagues? Look no further than loanDepot Park in Miami. With its unique futuristic ballpark architecture, Latin and Caribbean food you can’t get anywhere else, and a one-of-a-kind Bobblehead Museum, there’s no baseball venue quite like it.
After spending the day at one of South Florida’s famous beaches, you can take in a game at night from the PNC Club, the Recess Sports Lounge (where the Clevelander used to be), or any number of great seats in the lower level (especially since the upper level is rarely open). And, with some of the cheapest tickets in the majors, you’ll have enough extra cash for a specialty margarita from Cantina Agave Tequila Bar.
Our five part guide to loanDepot Park will help you plan the perfect trip to see baseball in the Magic City. We’ll cover:
- Travel: How to get to Miami
- Lodging: Where to stay in Miami
- Local Transit: How to get around Miami
- Seating/Ticketing/Premium: Where to sit, including our premium and seating reviews, and ticketing tips
- Gameday: What to do before/during/after the game
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Why you should visit loanDepot Park
Stadium unlike any other
It’s like a spaceship landed in the middle of Little Havana. The most futuristic-looking ballpark in MLB.
Unique food options
loanDepot Park has an incredible mix of Latin and Caribbean options you won’t find in other ballparks.
Beaches and tropics
When you’re not at the park, enjoy the waves and sun at Miami’s famous beaches.
Bobblehead museum
The best bobblehead display in MLB, with over 500 bobbleheads perpetually bobbling.
Cheap seats
Regardless of matchup, the Marlins have some of the cheapest tickets in Major League Baseball.
How many games should you see?
To see the entirety of loanDepot Park, we recommend you attend more than one game. If you’re in town for a weekend, circle the Friday night and Saturday evening games as your best options to see the Marlins. On Fridays, the home team usually wears their expansion-era throwback jerseys and special promotional tickets that come with a free burger and beer are widely available. On Saturdays, there are promotional tickets that will give you access to a beer sampling experience before the game and the team will often sport their bright red City Connect jerseys.
Two games should give you a good sense of the stadium and allow you plenty of time to explore the great city of Miami in your free time, but if you’re enamored with the non-baseball parts of the city, we won’t blame you for packing your loanDepot Park experience into just one game. Either way, make sure to check out Miami’s world-renowned South Beach, its opulent downtown district, and Calle Ocho, the center of Cuban culture in Miami, which lies only a mile south of the park.
When should you go to loanDepot Park?
Even though loanDepot Park has a retractable roof, you’re still going to want to think about the weather when you’re planning your trip. Your best bet is to come in the early part of the season (March through May) when the climate is beautiful in Miami and maybe not as great where you’re coming from. By staying away from the overly hot and often rainy South Florida summer, you’ll have a better chance that the activities you’ve planned outside of the games you’re attending are accompanied with great weather.
Also, you’re more likely to see loanDepot Park with its retractable roof and windows open if you come during this time. Historically, the roof is open most often on clear days where the temperature at game time is between 75 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit, ruling out many summer nights. But, even if you come in the spring, temper your roof expectations, as only 14% of Marlins home games are played in open air.
As far as seat availability and ticket prices go, there is very little variance throughout the season. Because the Marlins struggle mightily to fill the stadium, there are often many seats available and ticket prices are consistently low. While games against New York opponents tend to be the busiest, even for those, the difference in ticket prices is marginal when compared to other stadiums. In general, you should always be able to get a reasonably priced ticket for a Marlins game either from the team or on a resale marketplace.
Where loanDepot Park is located
loanDepot Park is located in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood, about a 5-mile drive from Miami International Airport (MIA) and just on the other side of the Miami River from Downtown. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), the other major South Florida airport, lies about 25 miles to the north of the stadium and is a completely viable alternative to MIA.
Despite its proximity to the bustling downtown, the area surrounding the ballpark is contrastingly residential. In fact, the behemoth of steel and glass that is loanDepot Park often looks out of place sitting among the many blocks of single family homes.
As the neighborhood’s name would suggest, Little Havana is the center of Miami’s abundant Cuban population, which gives the area a unique and lively feel. And, though the park is immediately surrounded by houses and apartment buildings, there are a number of exciting dining and entertainment options a short rideshare away. Keep reading through this guide to see our full recommendations for gameday, lodging, transportation, and more.
About your loanDepot Park Insider
Hi, I’m Cees. I’m a relatively new Marlins fan, but I’ve been a fan of loanDepot Park since it had fish in the backstop and a monstrous modern art piece in centerfield. I’m originally from North Dakota, but moved to Miami a few years ago for school.
I’ve enjoyed spending many evenings at loanDepot, and not only because it’s the cheapest ticket in the city. And, even before moving down here, I was obsessed with Marlins Park. In reading about the park, watching Marlins games on TV, and even playing video games as the Marlins to “get into” the park, I’ve always loved the idea that it is everything a ballpark could be even if sometimes it goes beyond what it should be.
Now that I’m here and get to interact with loanDepot park regularly myself, I’m excited to bring you this comprehensive stadium guide to show you the ins and outs of this unique ballpark.
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