The Miami Open presented by Itaú is scheduled for 14 to 28 March 2027 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, according to the official Miami Open website, which notes that the dates are subject to change. For two weeks the stadium campus becomes a tennis venue with 27 courts: ten for competition, including the Stadium Court and the Grandstand, and seventeen for practice. Day sessions open early, night sessions run late, and the match you want to see can move court by court as the Order of Play is released the night before.
That makes the Miami Open a transport puzzle rather than a single trip. The stadium sits well north of Miami Beach, Brickell and Downtown, parking is limited and sold by the day, and the busiest curbs are the ones every fan uses after the last match. Elly8.net books Miami Open transportation as a fixed-price plan: a chauffeur from the airport, a car to and from the stadium, and an hourly booking when you are hosting guests or splitting a day between the courts and meetings.
How do you get to the Miami Open without parking stress?
Book a chauffeured car to Hard Rock Stadium, ideally by the hour on the days you attend, so the same car drops you near the south-east entrance and collects you when you are ready. Solo fans travelling light can use rideshare, which has its own drop-off and pick-up gates, or Brightline to Aventura and a short ride.
Hard Rock Stadium is at 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, and the tournament says all guests enter through the main entrance at the south-east corner of the campus. By road it is about 19 miles (30 km) from Miami Beach, roughly 33 minutes on a clear road on our routing, and about 16 miles (26 km) from Brickell. Those times stretch when a night session lets out and thousands of cars head for Florida's Turnpike and NW 199th Street at once.
The tournament's parking and transportation page calls parking extremely limited and strongly recommends buying it in advance. It currently lists single-day yellow-lot parking at US$35 prepaid, US$40 with SunPass and US$45 on the day by card, with no cash accepted at the lots and a continuous shuttle from the more distant lots. A chauffeur removes all of that: no lot to find, no shuttle back to the car, no driving after a late match.
Miami Open 2027 at a glance
| Detail | What the organiser publishes |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 to 28 March 2027 (subject to change) |
| Venue | Hard Rock Stadium, 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056 |
| Entrance | Main entrance at the south-east corner of the campus |
| Courts | 27 in total: 10 competition courts and 17 practice courts |
| Rideshare | Drop-off at Gate 18, pick-up at Gate 17 |
| Buses | Drop-off at Gate 18, pick-up at Gate 17 |
| Night session | Campus access from 5 p.m. with a night session ticket |
The Miami Open FAQ explains the session pattern: a day session ticket gives entry at the earliest time each day, with access to the campus and outer courts all day and night, while a night session ticket opens the campus at 5 p.m. That split matters for planning cars. A day-and-night fan needs a morning drop-off and a late pickup, while a guest who only holds a night ticket needs a single evening round trip.
Arriving in Miami: MIA, FLL and Opa-locka
Most visitors land at Miami International Airport (MIA). MIA is about 15 miles (24 km) from Miami Beach, roughly 30 minutes on a clear road, and about 18 miles (30 km) from Hard Rock Stadium on our routing. The fixed MIA to Miami Beach transfer runs from US$180 in a Business Sedan to US$470 in an Executive Sprinter, all-in per vehicle. Our airport transfers include flight tracking, a chauffeur waiting inside arrivals with a name board and complimentary waiting after a tracked landing.
Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is closer to the stadium than many people expect: about 13.5 miles (22 km), roughly 23 minutes on a clear road. If your flight is cheaper into FLL and you are staying in Aventura, Hollywood or Fort Lauderdale, it can be the better airport for the tournament. FLL to Miami Beach is fixed from US$255 to US$665; for stays further north, see our Fort Lauderdale car service.
Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport (OPF) is the private aviation choice and sits only about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) from Hard Rock Stadium, roughly 15 minutes on a clear road. OPF to Miami Beach is fixed from US$195 in a Business Sedan to US$510 in an Executive Sprinter. Give the desk the FBO and tail number and the chauffeur meets you at the aircraft as the operator allows; see private jet and FBO transfers.
| Route | Distance (routed) | Clear-road time | Elly8.net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIA to Miami Beach | about 15 mi (24 km) | about 30 min | US$180 to US$470 |
| FLL to Miami Beach | about 27 mi (43 km) | about 41 min | US$255 to US$665 |
| OPF to Miami Beach | about 17 mi (28 km) | about 32 min | US$195 to US$510 |
| Miami Beach to Hard Rock Stadium | about 19 mi (30 km) | about 33 min | hourly from US$100, or any address in the web booker |
| OPF to Hard Rock Stadium | about 6.5 mi (10.5 km) | about 15 min | any address in the web booker |
Hard Rock Stadium is not one of the fixed routes on the Miami price list, so there are two simple choices. Book the car by the hour for the day, or enter the exact pickup and the stadium in the web booker for a fixed one-way or return price before you pay.
The stadium day: drop-off, waiting and pickup
The tournament publishes rideshare drop-off at Gate 18 and pick-up at Gate 17, with buses using the same two gates. It does not publish a separate lane for pre-booked chauffeured cars. On the day, your chauffeur uses the entry that venue traffic staff direct private hire vehicles to and confirms the exact meeting point by text before the last match ends. If you would rather the car parks on site and waits close by, buy a parking pass for that day; parking is billed at cost on top of the fixed price.
Morning or early afternoon. The chauffeur collects you at your hotel driveway with enough buffer for the Turnpike and the gate queues. From Miami Beach, plan to leave about an hour before you want to be through the gate, and more on the middle weekend of the fortnight.
During play. On an hourly booking the chauffeur holds nearby. You message when you want to leave, to break for lunch in Aventura, take a client to a meeting or go back to the hotel between the day and night sessions.
Night session finish. This is when a pre-booked car earns its price. Thousands of people leave at once and the rideshare pick-up area at Gate 17 fills quickly. Your chauffeur is already staged and knows which gate you are walking to.
Our hourly chauffeur service in Miami is priced from US$100 per hour in a Business Sedan, US$125 in a Business SUV and US$200 in an Executive Sprinter, with a three-hour minimum. For the whole day, the full-day chauffeur (8 hours) is US$740 in a Business Sedan up to US$1,475 in an Executive Sprinter, and the evening out and event night package (5 hours) is US$500 to US$1,000. Read more on sports event transportation.
Suites, hospitality guests and corporate hosting
The Miami Open sells suites and premium hospitality around the Stadium Court, and many companies use the tournament to entertain clients over a long lunch or an evening session. For a host bringing four or five guests from Brickell or Miami Beach, one Business SUV or an Executive Sprinter keeps the group together and arriving at the same time. An Executive Sprinter seats up to 12 with bags, from US$200 per hour.
When a company has several hosts and guests across the fortnight, a corporate account puts every car on one monthly invoice with a reference per traveller, and our corporate car service page explains how the desk handles changes. Travel agents and hospitality planners can book for clients through travel-agent accounts. NDAs are available on request for guests who expect discretion; Elly8.net provides transportation, not security.
The corporate roadshow day (10 hours) suits a host who mixes meetings in Brickell or Coral Gables with an afternoon at the stadium. It is fixed from US$900 in a Business Sedan to US$1,800 in an Executive Sprinter, with one chauffeur and one car for the whole schedule.
Miami Open transport options compared honestly
| Option | Cost | Best for | Weak point |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drive and park | Single-day yellow lot from US$35 prepaid (currently listed) | Locals who want their own car | Limited lots, shuttles from distant lots, post-session traffic |
| Rideshare (Uber, Lyft, Uber Black) | Varies with demand | Solo fans, off-peak arrivals | Gate 17 pick-up queue and surge when sessions end |
| Brightline to Aventura, then a short ride | Brightline fare plus the ride | Fans staying near a Brightline station | Two legs and a timetable to watch |
| Miami-Dade bus (route 27) | Standard transit fare | Budget travellers with time | Stop on NW 199th Street near Gate 4, slow at peak |
| Elly8.net chauffeur | Hourly from US$100, 3-hour minimum, or a fixed booker price | Groups, hosts, families, late night sessions | Must be booked in advance; the fortnight books early |
Some of these options are genuinely good. The tournament points fans to Brightline, with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach and Orlando; Aventura is the closest station and the organiser describes it as one rideshare ride from the stadium. The FAQ also lists the nearest Miami-Dade bus stop on NW 199th Street near Gate 4, served by route 27. One person with a grounds pass and no bags can do the day for very little.
A pre-booked car wins when the group is three or more, when you are hosting clients who should not queue at Gate 17, when there are children and you need child seats (available on request), and when a night session finishes near midnight. The fixed price does not move with demand. For the general picture, see chauffeur vs Uber and Lyft and Uber Black vs a pre-booked chauffeur.
Evenings, rest days and the rest of South Florida
Most Miami Open visitors mix tennis with Miami itself. The evening out and event night package covers dinner in South Beach, Brickell or the Design District and the drive back, from US$500 for five hours. The chauffeur follows local rules on drinks in vehicles. The private city highlights tour, from US$400 in a Business Sedan, is an easy rest-day option.
The Miami signature day trip is a 10-hour drive down the Overseas Highway to Islamorada, fixed from US$920 in a Business Sedan to US$1,840 in an Executive Sprinter. Fans continuing up the coast can book a city-to-city car service to Palm Beach, and families combining tennis with theme parks often go on to Orlando. If the trip ends in the Keys, our Key West page has the local prices.
How Elly8.net works in Miami
Rides in Miami are operated by licensed, commercially insured local chauffeur partners vetted through the Limousine Worldwide network; Elly8.net takes the booking, fixes the price and runs the 24/7 desk. Partner vehicles are four model years old or newer, and seven or newer for Rolls-Royce, Maybach and Bentley. Elly8.net is a member of LWD, LAI, HWD and VWD: LimousineWorldwide.Directory, LimousineAssociation.International, HotelsWorldwide.Directory and VacationsWorldwide.Directory.
Booking takes three steps:
- Enter the pickup and drop-off, with your flight number for airport legs and the stadium for match days.
- Choose the vehicle: Business Sedan, Business SUV, First Class Sedan or SUV, or Executive Sprinter. The fleet page shows seats and luggage.
- Press Reserve now on the Miami price list, or use the web booker for any address not on the list. Confirmation arrives by email.
Prices include the chauffeur, vehicle, taxes, standard gratuity and airport meet and greet. Tolls, parking and waiting beyond the included time are billed at cost. The price list does not change for the Miami Open; what changes is availability, so reserve the airport legs and match days as soon as your tickets are confirmed.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a car service from MIA to Miami Beach during the Miami Open?
The price is the same as any other week: US$180 in a Business Sedan, US$235 in a Business SUV and US$470 in an Executive Sprinter, fixed and all-in per vehicle. It includes the chauffeur, taxes, standard gratuity, flight tracking and meet and greet inside arrivals. A round trip starts at US$345 in a Business Sedan.
How much does a chauffeur to Hard Rock Stadium cost?
Hard Rock Stadium is priced in the web booker for a fixed one-way or return fare, or you can book by the hour from US$100 in a Business Sedan with a three-hour minimum. For a full tournament day, the 8-hour package is US$740 in a Business Sedan. Stadium parking, if you want the car to park on site, is billed at cost.
Where will my chauffeur pick me up after the matches?
The tournament publishes rideshare and bus pick-up at Gate 17 and asks everyone to use the south-east main entrance. Your chauffeur follows the venue staff's direction for private hire vehicles on the day and texts you the exact meeting point before you leave your seat. On an hourly booking the car is already nearby.
Is Brightline a good way to reach the Miami Open?
It can be. The organiser suggests Brightline to Aventura followed by a short ride to the stadium, which suits fans staying near a Brightline station. If you are coming from Miami Beach, travelling as a group or staying for a night session, a door-to-door car is usually simpler and avoids the last-train question.
Can you carry a family with child seats?
Yes. Child seats are available on request. Add each child's age and weight when you book so the right seats are fitted before pickup. A Business SUV, from US$235 from MIA to Miami Beach, gives a family of four room for seats and bags.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel more than 72 hours before pickup and it is free. At 72 hours or less the fee is 10%, at 48 hours or less 50%, and at 24 hours or less, or a no-show, 100%. Refunds go back to the original card. Because the 2027 dates are marked subject to change, an early booking carries little risk.
Can you move a hospitality group between Brickell and the stadium?
Yes. An Executive Sprinter carries up to 12 passengers and is priced from US$200 per hour. For larger groups the desk books several vehicles under one reference, and a corporate account can invoice them monthly with a line per guest.
Do you meet private jets at Opa-locka for the tournament?
Yes. OPF is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) from Hard Rock Stadium. OPF to Miami Beach is fixed from US$195 in a Business Sedan, and the stadium can be added in the web booker. Give the FBO and tail number, and the chauffeur meets the aircraft as the operator allows.
