FIU Athletics

Address
Pitbull Stadium
11310 SW 17th St.
Miami, FL 33199

For upgrades and changes related to the 2025 FIU home football gameday experience, view the complete list by clicking here.

All general admission gates will open 60 minutes prior to kickoff for FIU home football games. At the time that the gates are open to the public, all concession stands will be operational and all security and ushers will be in place. The following rules are in effect at all FIU events.

ADA Parking: Accessible Parking is available in the Lot 7 on the West side and in the VIP Lot on the south side of South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium on a first come, first served basis. A hanging placard or accessible license plate is required to gain access to this parking lot. 

ADA Service Animals: Service animals are allowed in the stadium if they are a registered service animal and are seated in ADA seating areas.  Emotional support animals are not permitted at FIU athletic events.

Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic beverages are not permitted to be brought into South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium.  Alcohol sales are allowed at South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium and point of sales are located throughout the stadium concessions stands. Must be 21 years of age or older with a valid ID to purchase alcohol and there is a limit of two beverages per sale per person. 

Baby Changing Areas: Baby Changing areas are located in the men's and women's restrooms between Gates 7&8 and 9&10 as well as the family restroom by Gate 3. If you need assistance in locating the restrooms, please find the nearest South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium staff for assistance.

Banners: Signs are authorized inside South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium; however, no signs with poles, sticks or braces are allowed.

Bus Parking: Parking for charter buses will be available on game day and is located in Lot 4.

Cameras: No video cameras are permitted inside the stadium. Still cameras (professional) or cameras with lenses over five inches long and/or 50mm and above are also not permitted. Camera and recording device policy varies per event.

Children Policy: Age restrictions and the ticket amount price vary by event and are at the discretion of the event organizers. FIU Athletics requires everyone 2 years old and above to have a ticket for admission into all FIU Athletic events. Children under the age of 2 with free admission are not allowed to occupy an individual seat and must sit on the ticket holder's lap.

Clear Bag Guidelines: Each ticket holder, including children, may carry one approved clear bag, such as a one-gallon clear plastic storage bag (Ziplock bag or similar), plus a small purse about the size of a hand.  The following bags will be permitted inside FIU athletic facilities and are subject to search:
 
The following bags will be permitted inside FIU athletic facilities and are subject to search.
- Clear plastic bag that does not exceed 12" by 6" by 12".
- Clutch or small purse, with or without a strap that does not exceed 6.5" by 4.5".
- Equipment bag for necessary medical items.
- Diapers and wipes can be carried in a clear bag for age-appropriate children accompanied by an adult.
 
Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: large purses, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, mesh bags, or any bag larger than the permissible size.  Tinted or printed-pattern plastic bags are not clear, so they will not be permitted.
 
Fans can wear or carry items such as binoculars, hand-held electronic devices and cameras (with lenses shorter than four inches) without carrying cases.  Fans may carry in seat cushions that will be screened upon entry.

Concessions: There are four (4) permanent concession stands and multiple concession kiosks located throughout the stadium on the main concourse. The full 2025 menu can be viewed by clicking here.

Disability Accommodations (Seating): Seating for guests with disabilities is located throughout South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium on the first and second level concourses with ramps and elevator access. Customers who require special assistance may contact stadium security or are urged to make all ticket arrangements well in advance by contacting the FIU Athletics Ticket Office at 305-FIU-GAME.

Elevators: There are five elevators located inside South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium. Four elevators are located on the south side of the stadium in which two elevators are intended for general public access to the 2nd level and two elevators are for Suite and Stadium Club access only. In addition, there is one elevator located inside the Kirk R. Landon Field House Lobby.

First-Aid/Medical Services: The stadium first-aid cart is located in the SE corner of the stadium on the main concourse across from gate 4 (behind Section 112). Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Teams will provide emergency medical services in the stadium on game day. First Aid locations can vary for outside stadium events and fans are encouraged to ask the nearest stadium event service representative for location.

Guest Services: FIU is committed to provide fans the ultimate game day experience. Should you have any questions or need assistance, Guest Services centers are located inside and around South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium for your convenience on the main concourse.

Lost and Found: All lost items found can be turned into the Guest Relations Tents on the North and South Concourse and the University Credit Union Box Office located in the Kirk R. Landon Field House and will be held for thirty days. All individuals can call 305-348-4263 or visit the University Credit Union Box Office to see if your item(s) has been found.

Merchandise: FIU merchandise can be purchased at the stadium at FIU Bookstore vendors on the North and South Concourse.

Parking & Tailgating Areas:

• Tamiami Park Cuban Memorial Lot: Best location for general-public parking and tailgating. Available for purchase in advance or in-person on game day for only $20 per car. Complimentary parking closest to the stadium for Panther Club members at the $150 level or above.
• FIU Campus Lot 7: Parking only; no tailgating. Available for the general public to purchase in advance or in-person the day of for $30. Complimentary for Panther Club members at the $150 level or above.
• Tamiami Park Triangle Lot: A grass lot located on the west side of the stadium; tailgating permitted. Available to purchase for $25.
• Tamiami Park South VIP Lot: Parking for Stadium Club, suite ticket holders and disabled permit. No general-public parking.
• FIU Campus Tamiami Hall Promenade & Parkview Hall: Student tailgating only; no parking. 
• FIU Campus Lot 5: Free Parking
• FIU Campus Lot 4: Free Parking
• FIU Parking Garage 2: Free Covered Parking
• FIU Parking Garage 1: Free Covered Parking
• Rideshare: Pickup and dropoff at the Werthheim Performing Arts Center: 10910 SW 17th St.

Prohibited Behavior: Unruly, threatening, or disruptive behavior such as profane and abusive language, smoking, fighting, throwing objects and drunkenness will not be tolerated and can result in ejection, arrest, and/or loss of ticket privileges. Should you observe any of this disruptive behavior, please notify your nearest security or law enforcement officer. Standing on seats/bleachers is strictly prohibited. Artificial noisemakers are not permitted in South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium for FIU Football home games per Conference USA. Such items will be removed immediately. Signs of a derogatory nature directed toward individual players, teams, staff, spectators or game officials are not permitted. Stadium procedures prohibit fans from entering the field of play unless they are properly credentialed. Violators are subject to ejection and/or arrest.

Prohibited Items: Items prohibited from all South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium events include: any outside food/beverages, illegal drugs, playing balls, umbrellas, pets (except for certified service dogs for disabled patrons), bottles, cans, flasks, thermoses, ice bags, ice chests, coolers, picnic baskets, boom boxes, firearms, incendiary devices (fireworks, smoke bombs, etc.), artificial noisemakers, musical instruments, flag poles, confetti, weapons, hover boards, laser pointers, drone-type aircraft or any item deemed hazardous by FIU Football Stadium management personnel.

• Those with illegal drugs or incendiary devices are subject to ejection and/or arrest.
• Authorities are allowed to inspect patrons, and their bags, upon entering South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium for the purpose of spectator safety.
• No backpacks, etc., will be allowed into South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium.
• All items (packages) are subject to search.
• No sitting in the aisles. No standing on the bleachers/seats.
• Ushers will restrict entrance to the field and premium areas allowing only credentialed personnel access.
• FIU staff reserves the right to prohibit any additional items.

Request for Assistance: All requests for assistance and reports of disruptive behavior / stadium facility issues should be directed to the closest available Contemporary Services event staff employee.

Restrooms: Restrooms for men and women are conveniently located beneath all the stands on the main concourse. A family restroom is located across from Gate 3 on the south side of the main concourse.

Security: Security for South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium and all Athletic Venues will be coordinated by FIU Athletics Stadium Event Management personnel in conjunction with the FIU Police Department. Contemporary Services Corporation (CSC) serves as event security for FIU Stadium and Athletics Venues events.

Smokeless Tobacco: The use of smokeless tobacco is strictly prohibited.

Smoking Policy: Smoking is prohibited in South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium and includes e-cigarettes and vaping.

Stadium Entrance: All gates open 60 minutes prior to kickoff for the general public. Gate 1 for Recruits / Player Guests / High School Coaches will open 90 minutes prior to kickoff. Gates will open 2.5 hours prior to kickoff for credentialed media/staff. Gate 11 is the media gate for all FIU Home Football Games.

• Gate 1: FIU Player Guest, Recruit and FHSAA Coaches Pass Entrance
• Gate 2: General Fan Entrance
• Gate 3: Suite Holder / VIP Entrance
• Gate 4: General Fan / Stadium Club Entrance
• Gate 5: General Fan Entrance
• East Auxiliary Gate 
• Gate 6: FIU Student Entrance
• Gate 6A: FIU Student Entrance
• Gate 7: FIU Student Entrance / General Fan Entrance
• Gate 8: Community Partners Entrance / General Fan Entrance
• Gate 9: General Fan Entrance
• Gate 10: Visiting Team Player Guest Entrance / General Fan Entrance
• Gate 11: Athletics and Stadium Event Employee / Media Entrance

Strollers: Strollers are permitted inside FIU Stadium. They must be checked upon entry and dropped off at the Guest Services tent near Gate 9 on the North Concourse and Gate 4 on the South Concourse or can be used on the Upper North, East, and West Concourse.

Student Tickets: All home games are free for FIU students with a valid FIU One Card. Students enter the stadium at Gate 6 and Gate 6A at the northeast corner of the stadium.

Student Guest Passes: All FIU students will receive one free guest pass per game with a valid FIU One Card. Addition student guest passes can be purchased for $10. Student guest passes can be picked up and/or purchased at the University Credit Union Box Office on the west side of the stadium. The box office is open Monday-Friday during normal business hours.

Suites/VIP Parking: Preferred parking for Suite Holders and Stadium Club ticket holders is located in the south pavement lot of the stadium, just north of Tamiami Park and across the south gates (1 through 4) of the stadium.

Tailgating: The official student tailgate area is located in the Tamiami Hall Promenade, just north of Tamiami Hall and east of Pitbull Stadium. Priority parking for Panther Club members and general public tailgating is located in the Cuban Memorial Lot of Tamiami Park. Entrance to Tamiami Park is through SW 112 Ave. and 26th St. (Coral Way) and SW 117 Ave. and 21st St.

Tailgating Start Times (November games will be announced at a later date):

8/29 vs. Bethune-Cookman: 2 PM (Kickoff: 7 PM)
9/13 vs. Florida Atlantic: 12 PM (Kickoff: 6 PM)
9/20 vs. Delaware: 12 PM (Kickoff: 6 PM)
10/21 vs. Kennesaw State: 3 PM  (Kickoff: 7 PM)
11/15 vs. Liberty: TBA (Kickoff: 5 PM)
11/22 vs. Jacksonville State: TBA (Kickoff: 3:30 PM)

Ticket Information: Assistance with any ticket issues can be obtained by contacting the FIU Athletics Ticket Office, located on the west side of FIU Football Stadium at the University Credit Union Box Office and by calling 305-FIU-GAME. Office hours are from 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Uber / Lyft Pick-up Location:  East of Tamiami Hall at the WPAC at 10910 SW 17th St.

Weather Delays and lightning Policy: During a weather delay, fans are to leave their seats and either return to their vehicles or seek shelter under the stadium. In the event of an emergency, all South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium event staff and its staffing provider have been trained and instructed to assist guests in evacuating the premises. Always remain calm and follow the instructions from stadium staff and emergency personnel. Guests will be given instructions by the public-address/open-caption systems. Exit instructions will also be posted on the stadium video boards.

Wheelchair Assistance: South Dade Kia Field at Pitbull Stadium provides wheelchair escorts for guests with limited mobility from any FIU Stadium entrance to the guest's seating location. Upon arriving at an entrance, please ask for assistance.

Will Call:

• General Public: University Credit Union Box Office (West Side)
• Media: Gate 11 (West Side)
• FIU Player Guest: Gate 1 (South Side)
• FHSAA Coaches Pass: Gate 1 (South Side)
• Recruits: Gate 1 (South Side)
• Visiting Team Player Guest: Gate 10 (North Side)