Pitbull Stadium, Soccer stadium in Miami, United States
Pitbull Stadium is a soccer stadium in Miami-Dade County, United States, located on the campus of Florida International University. The stands surround a synthetic turf field, while covered sections provide shade for spectators on sunny days.
The facility opened in 1995 with a capacity of 7,500 seats and was originally designed for college football games. Several expansions over the following decades brought the total capacity to around 20,000 seats.
FIU Panthers fans shout "Rattle the Cage!" and stomp and jump in unison on the bleachers, creating a loud reverberation through the steel and aluminum stadium, especially while the team is on defense. The stadium also hosts Miami FC soccer matches, and in April 2017 its renamed home opener featured a performance by Latin star Maluma.
Parking lots typically open six hours before kickoff, with designated areas reserved for tailgating before the game. Several bus routes connect the stadium to downtown Miami and surrounding neighborhoods.
On August 6, 2024, it was reported that Miami-born rapper Pitbull would buy the stadium's naming rights for $1.2 million a year. The field had already been named Alfonso Field in April 2011 after alumnus David F. Alfonso, and in April 2018 Maluma filmed the Spanish version of Jason Derulo's 2018 World Cup anthem video there.
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