Capital One Orange Bowl — January, Miami

The Orange Bowl College Football Playoff Semifinal brings tens of thousands of fans to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens each January. It's one of the most-watched college football games of the year, and Fort Lauderdale puts you 20 minutes from the action with far more space and value than anything near the stadium.

What to Expect

Hard Rock Stadium holds over 65,000 fans, and the surrounding area fills up fast on game day. Book your rental early — this is one of the highest-demand weekends of the year across South Florida. The game is typically held in mid-January — around January 14th — though the exact date shifts with the playoff schedule each season.

Getting There

The stadium is in Miami Gardens, about 20 miles south of Fort Lauderdale. Rideshare is the easiest option on game day — parking lots fill hours before kickoff. Plan for traffic on I-95 and US-1 in both directions.

Staying in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is a smart base for the Orange Bowl weekend. You get more space, better rates, and easy access to the beach and Las Olas before and after the game. Our properties sleep groups of all sizes, so the whole crew can stay together.