Upcoming Miami Marlins dates
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
The Marlins in brief: two titles, both as a wild card
The Miami Marlins play home games at loanDepot park, a retractable-roof ballpark in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, and the regular season runs from late March through September. The club joined the National League as an expansion team in 1993, under founding owner Wayne Huizenga, and plays in the NL East (the division that also holds Atlanta, New York, Philadelphia and Washington).
For a young franchise the trophy case is unusual. The Marlins won the World Series in 1997 and 2003, their first two winning seasons, and every one of their four postseason trips (1997, 2003, 2020 and 2023) came as a wild card, a playoff berth earned without winning the division.
- Names: Florida Marlins from 1993 to 2011, Miami Marlins since the 2012 move downtown.
- Ownership: a group led by Bruce Sherman since 2017.
- Milestone: in 2020 the club hired Kim Ng, the first woman to serve as general manager in MLB history.
loanDepot park: roof, levels and where things are
loanDepot park opened in 2012 on the site of the former Miami Orange Bowl, at 501 Marlins Way. It holds about 37,442 with standing room (36,742 seats), and the record crowd of 37,446 came at the 2017 World Baseball Classic. It was called Marlins Park until 2021.
The roof is the defining feature. It covers 5.27 acres, opens in about 14.5 minutes and closes in seven or eight. In left field, a wall of retractable glass panels frames the downtown skyline. Since 2020 the field has been artificial turf.
Seating guides break the bowl into three main tiers:
- Field Level: sections in the 1 to 40 range, plus premium Dugout Club seats along the baselines.
- Legends Level (200s): the middle tier, roughly sections 201 to 228, with the Home Run Porch in the outfield in the 130s.
- Vista Level (300s): the upper deck, roughly sections 302 to 327.
The team's call line, (305) 480-1300, gives the roof status for a given game.
Choosing seats for a Marlins game
Infield vs. outfield
The Home Plate Box and Clubhouse Box seats (the first rows above and between the dugouts) give the closest look at pitching and defense. For most fans, the Legends Level between the bases is the better buy: a raised angle on the whole diamond, a shorter walk to concessions, and a price well below the field-level premium seats.
Value
Vista Level infield sections carry the lowest prices for a centered view. In the Vista sections, the first block of rows sits in front of a walkway; aisle seats just above it are easy in and out.
Outfield
The Home Run Porch in right and center field is a social, open area, and the Bullpen Zone in right field puts you near the visitors' bullpen. Both are good for groups and less good for watching the strike zone.
Heat and the roof
With the roof closed, the sun side of the park stops mattering. When it opens, Miami afternoon heat becomes a factor, so if comfort matters, call the roof status line on game day and favor seats under the upper decks. Seating guides do not agree on which dugout belongs to the Marlins, so confirm on the team's seat map if that matters.
The schedule and which Marlins games draw crowds
Spring training runs in February and March at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, a Grapefruit League park the Marlins share with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 81-game home schedule opens in late March and closes in late September, and October baseball follows if the club qualifies.
Ordinary weeknight games rarely sell out a park this size, so many dates are a buyer's market. Demand climbs for:
- Opening Day and Saturday promotional nights.
- Visits from teams with big traveling followings: division rivals such as the Mets and Phillies, and the Yankees in interleague years.
- Late-season games in a playoff race and any postseason home date.
For the widest choice, look at Monday through Thursday games outside those series.
Getting to Little Havana: parking, transit and rideshare
The ballpark sits west of downtown Miami in Little Havana. Plan by mode:
- Parking: four garages on the north and south sides plus six surface lots, about 5,600 spaces in all. The garages are color-coded by the part of the park they serve: blue for home plate, yellow for first base, red for third base and green for center field. As of 2026, the team sells prepaid parking online and uses license-plate payment.
- Transit: Miami-Dade Transit bus routes 6, 7, 11, 12, 17, 21 and 51 serve the area. A Marlins shuttle has linked the park to Culmer Metrorail station on game days, and Brightline offers a shuttle with its Home Runner tickets.
- Rideshare: pickup is at East Lot 1, 1380 NW 6th Street.
Transit and shuttle details change by season; check the team's loanDepot park guide before you go.
Bag policy and entry, as of 2026
As of the 2026 season, loanDepot park admits clear bags of plastic, vinyl or PVC up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches, plus clutches smaller than 6 by 8 inches.
- Gates: generally open 90 minutes before first pitch.
- Outside food: one single-serving item in a clear bag.
- Water: one sealed bottle of up to 20 ounces.
- Re-entry: not permitted, and smoking and vaping are banned.
Check the venue's current policy before you go. GoodSeats orders ship free and carry no digital transfer fees.
Marlins history in five moments
The Marlins spent their first 19 seasons sharing the Dolphins' football stadium in Miami Gardens, known over the years as Joe Robbie Stadium, Pro Player Stadium and Sun Life Stadium. They won their first game on April 5, 1993, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- 1997: Game 7 of the World Series against Cleveland ended in the 11th inning when Edgar Renteria's soft liner glanced off pitcher Charles Nagy's glove for the winning hit.
- 1998: Huizenga traded away much of the title roster, one of the largest sell-offs in sports history.
- 2003: the Marlins beat the Yankees in six games and clinched at Yankee Stadium, with Josh Beckett's Game 6 shutout earning him World Series MVP.
- 2012: the move to the new ballpark and the Miami name.
- 2020 and 2023: the first playoff trips since 2003; the 2023 team lost to the Phillies in the Wild Card Series.
The ballpark has also hosted the 2017 All-Star Game, the 2023 World Baseball Classic final and the 2026 NHL Winter Classic.
Frequently asked questions
Where do the Miami Marlins play?
The Marlins play at loanDepot park, 501 Marlins Way in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, on the former Orange Bowl site. It opened in 2012.
Does loanDepot park have a roof?
Yes. A retractable roof covers the field and seats, opening in about 14.5 minutes. The team's line at (305) 480-1300 gives the roof status for each game.
How many World Series have the Marlins won?
Two. They beat Cleveland in seven games in 1997 and the New York Yankees in six games in 2003, both times as a wild card.
What is the bag policy at loanDepot park?
As of 2026, clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags up to 16 by 16 by 8 inches are allowed, plus small clutches under 6 by 8 inches. Check the team's current guide before you go.
Where should you park for a Marlins game?
Four color-coded garages and six surface lots surround the ballpark. Pick the garage that matches your seats: blue for home plate, yellow for first base, red for third base and green for center field.
Where do the Marlins hold spring training?
At Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, which they share with the St. Louis Cardinals.