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American Airlines Arena

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American Airlines Arena
4.5
#6 of 387 things to do in Miami
Arenas & Stadiums
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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A modern architectural marvel where the NBA's Miami Heat play.
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The area
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Neighbourhood: Downtown
How to get there
  • Freedom Tower • 4 min walk
  • Park West • 4 min walk
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401 within 10 kms
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0.4 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Shopping Malls
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384
0.2 kmHistoric Sites • Architectural Buildings
Museum of Art and Design at Miami Dade College
5
0.2 kmArt Museums
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13
0.3 kmMonuments & Statues
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8
0.3 kmArt Galleries
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5
0.3 kmAirport Lounges
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0.3 kmChurches & Cathedrals
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0.5 kmScience Museums • Aquariums
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0.3 kmParks
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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4.5
5,785 reviews
Excellent
4,033
Very good
1,405
Average
244
Poor
63
Terrible
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Ish M
6 contributions
Very nice place
Aug. 2023 • Couples
Very nice place. Went there to see the heat in the playoffs. We had a ball! The people know how to have fun. Also has very nice concessions. Can’t wait to go back!
Written August 6, 2023
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Amanda M
Saint Paul, MN18 contributions
Miami Heat!
Apr. 2023
My teen son and I caught a Miami Heat game on short notice. The stadium experience was great - good food and beverage options, well-managed security, great view from our seats!
Written April 10, 2023
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Pat M
Glasgow, UK152 contributions
The Miami Heat game!!!
Mar. 2023
This is an awesome arena to see an event in. We saw the Heat vs Knicks game in March. Countless amounts of eating options and the views from where we were in the stands was awesome. I'd absolutely go back here when in Miami for another Heat game.
Written March 9, 2023
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Emerson G
Jundiai, SP819 contributions
Great NBA game
Jan. 2023 • Family
Great NBA game - M Heat vs Milwaukee Bucks - with nice shows and entertainment.
Watch out to not come to game with bags . Well organized and clean
Written January 14, 2023
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StephenCross
Dublin, Ireland18,403 contributions
Major sports here
Oct. 2022 • Couples
The American Airlines arena in Miami is a main point of attraction for all sorts of sports. The Miami Heat is the big basketball team.
Written October 31, 2022
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Mallo_Pahanen
Helsinki, Finland612 contributions
Heat!
Apr. 2022
A good place to watch basketball and Miami Heat prelims.

Here you can find everything you need to have a good time and purchase Heat accessories.

The traffic arrangements can be quite congested, so you should be prepared for that. It is worth finding out about bus route changes and bus stop changes.
Written October 17, 2022
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WaiPRUSA
New Haven, CT1,354 contributions
I hear it's a first class arena
Oct. 2022 • Family
Four starts because we didn't get to go in. Great location right in front of the water. Love the Miami Vice colors on the Heat sign outside of the arena.
Written October 15, 2022
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jsmileyface
Loxahatchee, FL7 contributions
Good experience
Sep. 2022 • Friends
Being disabled is not an easy thing especially around a huge crowd, I was very impressed how accommodating it was for me on this particular occasion. Crew seemed very organize trying to get ppl in through parking & security, however, process was a bit slow but it could also be due to the massive crowd. Arriving there early is highly recommend.
Written September 18, 2022
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WMtownie
Fort Lauderdale, FL5 contributions
Poorly Managed
Sep. 2022 • Friends
This venue is so incredibly poorly managed. From the food service folks to the event staff. Several horrible things happened while I was there to see Kevin Hart including:
1) I witnessed an event staff member punch a guest several times. She was finally pulled off the man by her co-worker. She needs to lose her job.
2) Another event staff member tried to start a fight with another guest but that guest's friend convinced her to walk away.
3) The event staff brought us to our seats in the absolute wrong section. We didn't even know until about halfway through the 2nd comedian's act.
4) The food service folks don't tell you that you need to order using a computer terminal and wait for your food and there are no signs directing you to do that. Consequently, more than 1 person stood in line, inadvertently holding up the line.

The venue should hire staff members that aren't so trashy and maybe take more pride in their work
Written September 18, 2022
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Raihan M
1 contribution
Good Arena
Dec. 2021
Went to a Heat game. Seats are close enough to tell what is going, evn the top ones. It is a little cramped but the seats are overall really good. Multiple places both outside and within the arena to eat. Parking is hard to come by as the arena is crowded before the game
Written September 12, 2022
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