
FIU
Pitbull Stadium is the on-campus home of the FIU Panthers football program in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. Opened September 24, 1995, the facility seats 20,000 and plays on FieldTurf. It has carried five names since opening, most recently rebranded in August 2024 when Miami-born rapper Pitbull purchased naming rights for $1.2 million annually under a 5-year deal — reported as the first athletics venue with an artist holding naming rights. The stadium hosted the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2009 and 2011.
Opened September 24, 1995 as 7,500-seat facility. Built as joint venture between FIU, Miami-Dade Schools, Parks, and Youth Fair. FIU football started 2002.
19 luxury suites; Panther Club on ground level. Alfonso Field honors alumnus David F. Alfonso.
Stadium adjacent to Miami-Dade County Youth Fair. South Florida traffic can be heavy. Arrive early for spots in Tamiami Park.
Miami FC (USL) also plays here. Pitbull (Miami native) holds naming rights in a 10-year deal at $1.2M annually. Miami Tower was lit blue and gold for 2011 homecoming.
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