Big Traffic Alert Near MIA This Saturday Thanks to Inter Miami’s Stadium Debut

New York City FC v Inter Miami CF NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 22: Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF warms up prior to the MLS match between New York City FC and Inter Miami CF at Yankee Stadium on March 22, 2026 in New York, New York. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images) (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

By Jade Alexander and Just Ben

April 02, 2026 at 6:09 am EDT

If you’re heading anywhere near the airport this Saturday… give yourself some extra time.

Traffic around Miami International Airport is expected to get pretty hectic on April 4 thanks to Inter Miami’s first-ever match at their new stadium.

The team is debuting at Miami Freedom Park, where Nu Stadium is located, and they’re taking on Austin FC at 7:30 p.m.

Airport officials are warning that traffic could spike between 4 p.m. and 11 p.m., which is… basically peak everything hours. So if you’ve got a flight, picking someone up, or just trying to exist near MIA, plan ahead.

If you’re going to the game, the move is public transportation or rideshare. One of the easiest access points is through the Miami Intermodal Center right next to the airport.

Bottom line: soccer is back, vibes will be high… and traffic will be very, very real.

Jade Alexander

If you’re a native of South Florida, you know Jade from her many years on local radio as a Jock and on television as both an Entertainment Reporter and News Anchor. This Miami girl has hosted some pretty memorable shows, events, and parties in this town. She’s a hugger, the ultimate animal lover, and has never met a stranger.