MIAMI – Ahead of the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic at loanDepot park on Friday, January 2, loanDepot park has outlined its transportation and parking plan to ensure a seamless experience for all fans.
General Event Information
Visit the 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic Fan Guide for the latest information on the event by clicking here.
- Schedule
o 2026 Enterprise NHL PreGame: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. inside West Lot 3 (1680 NW 5th Street) at loanDepot park
o Doors: 6:00 p.m.
o Puck Drop: 8:00 p.m.
On-Site General Parking: Limited Availability, Pre-Purchase Required
On-site parking at loanDepot park is limited and expected to sell out quickly.
· Prepaid Parking Requirement
o Parking is $45 per vehicle and prepaid parking is required for all on-site parking facilities at loanDepot park on the day of the event. Parking must be purchased in advance through Premium Parking, loanDepot park’s prepaid parking partner, by clicking here.
o Parking cannot be purchased or re-sold through third-party platforms; any parking obtained through unauthorized sites will be invalid at loanDepot park parking facilities.
o Prepaid purchasers should have their digital prepaid parking confirmation email visible when approaching loanDepot park to assist with ease of traffic flow.
o Ticket holders wishing to park in a certain parking facility are encouraged to arrive early as spaces are not preassigned and there is no guarantee a specific facility will have availability on the day of the event. The opportunity to purchase parking on-site will be extremely limited and fulfilled on a first-come, first-served basis.
- License Plate Registration
o loanDepot park parking facilities use a license plate recognition system instead of physical pass scans or payment collection at entry points.
o License plates serve as parking credentials – purchases must ensure their license plate is correctly registered to avoid receiving a citation or invoice by mail.
o License plate information can be shared at the time of purchase during checkout. Purchasers can modify or update this information any time before the event through the Premium Parking website or link included within the confirmation email.
o If purchasers do not know their license plate number when checking out, select “Don’t know vehicle information?”. Next, choose “Remind Me” to receive an email reminder the day before and on the day of the event to enter license plate information.
- Arrival and Parking Operations
o The 2026 Discover NHL Winter Classic game is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. on January 2, 2026. South parking facilities will open at 1:30 p.m. on the day of the event to accommodate guests wishing to attend the 2026 Enterprise NHL PreGame in West Lot 3 (1680 NW 5th Street, Miami, FL 33125). All other parking facilities should be open by 5:00 p.m., and gates to loanDepot park are scheduled to open at 6:00 p.m.
o Expect heavy congestion around loanDepot park; please plan your travel time accordingly. Police and parking authorities will direct vehicles to the parking facility that best supports traffic conditions during peak ingress times.
o All parking facilities offer ADA-accessible spaces (a parking pass is also required).
Affordable Park & Ride Option: $15 with Complimentary Shuttles
To streamline entry and avoid game day traffic, loanDepot park offers a Park & Ride option for only $15 per vehicle. Attendees can park at the West Lot Garage (220 NW 3rd Street, Miami, FL 33128) or Hickman Garage (270 NW 2nd Street, Miami, FL 33128) and board complimentary shuttles to the ballpark. Shuttles will drop off and pick up along NW 14th Avenue allowing for a less-than one-block walk to the game.
This service will operate from 1:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
A detailed map of the Park & Ride option is attached.
Brightline Option
For fans traveling from outside Miami, Brightline offers an easy option with complimentary round-trip shuttle service between Brightline MiamiCentral Station and loanDepot park. Fans can book their rides today by visiting GoBrightline.com. Riders should look for the Winter Classic booking icon to secure access within the dedicated trains.
- Train arrivals into MiamiCentral Station: 5:54 p.m. and 6:55 p.m.
- Train departures from MiamiCentral Station post-event: 12:30 a.m. and 1:00 a.m.
- Departure Shuttle Loop from loanDepot park to MiamiCentral Station: 11:45 p.m. – 12:25 a.m.
A detailed map of the Brightline option is attached.
Rideshare Option
Fans utilizing rideshare will be dropped off and picked up at the designated, geofenced, Rideshare Zones, including East Lot 1 (1380 NW 6th Street) and the corner of NW 13th Ave. & W Flagler Street.
- Rideshare users can follow the in-app directions to navigate to the assigned Rideshare Zones.
- Rideshare usage will be heavy during the event, and potential long wait times should be anticipated and expected.
A map detailing the Rideshare Zones is attached.
Fans can secure their tickets today NHL.com/WinterClassic.
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