Located in Miami Gardens, Florida, a suburb of Miami, Sun Life Stadium is home to the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League, the Florida Marlins of and the Major League Baseball and the University of Miami Hurricanes NCAA football team.
History
The stadium was state-of-the-art when construction was completed in 1987, featuring a club level and executive suites. Originally only used for football, the stadium was constructed with the hope that a Major League Baseball franchise would be attracted to the Miami area, which came to fruition when the Florida Marlins expansion team was created in 1993. The stadium is also host to the University of Miami hurricanes football team.
Notable Events
- Orange Bowl, annually since 1996
- Super Bowl, 1989, 1995, 1999, 2007 and 2010
- World Series 1997 and 2003
- Shula Bowl, annual college football game between Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University
Dolphin Stadium Home Teams
- Mahalo's Guide to the Miami Dolphins
- Mahalo's Guide to the Florida Marlins
- Mahalo's Guide to the Miami Hurricanes Football
Dolphin Stadium Timeline
1985: Broke ground to be contstucted entirely with private funds by Joe Robbie
1987: Opened as thr Joe Robbie Stadium and home of the Miami Dolphins
1989: Host to Super Bowl XXIII
1990: H. Wayne Huizenga purchased 50% of Joe Robbie Stadium
1993: Home to the Florida Marlins
1995: Host to Super Bowl XXIX
1994: Huizenga obtained the other 50% ownership giving him 100% ownership
1996-98, (2000-present): Fedex Orange Bowl
1999: Host to the Super Bowl XXXIII
2005: 3 phase renovation, $300 Million Renovations will include luxury suites, new scoreboards
2005: Stadium was named Dolphin Stadium
2007: Host to Super Bowl XLI
2008: Miami Hurricanes to play their NCAA games in Stadium
