Miami vs. Pittsburgh at Hard Rock Stadium carries more weight than a standard late-October ACC game. The schedule ties it to Miami’s 2001 Championship Team Celebration and leaves kickoff time unresolved for now, which makes the date worth tracking closely.
Miami’s October 24 meeting with Pittsburgh stands out because the schedule ties it to a 2001 Championship Team Celebration at Hard Rock Stadium, while kickoff remains listed as TBA. It is one of the more notable dates on Miami’s late-October slate, set between a home game against Florida State and a road trip to North Carolina. For anyone already headed to Miami Gardens, this is the game to watch on the calendar.
Why this matchup matters
Miami’s official 2026 schedule says the Pittsburgh game will be presented as the 2001 Championship Team Celebration, sponsored by Estrella Insurance, which gives the matchup an added layer beyond the ACC race. The kickoff time is still listed as TBA, so the timing is still the key detail to watch. Miami and Pittsburgh also have a long history, dating back to their first meeting in 1950.
Where both teams stand
Miami is scheduled to host Pittsburgh at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The game sits in the middle of Miami’s October stretch, between the Florida State home game on October 17 and the North Carolina road game on October 31.
Recent form and the storyline
The 2014 Pittsburgh-Miami game in Miami Gardens ended with a 35-23 Pittsburgh win. Miami’s 2001 team won the national championship and completed an unbeaten season.
What to expect in Miami Gardens, FL
Expect a home-game setting at Hard Rock Stadium with the 2001 Championship Team Celebration as part of the presentation. The confirmed date is Saturday, October 24, 2026, but the official kickoff time is still TBA, so the game-day rhythm may still shift as the schedule is finalized.
With the game itself still unfolding on the calendar, the rest of the night comes down to the right food, the right arrival plan, and a place to keep the evening going after kickoff.
Know before you go
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Event time: 3:00 PM
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Where to eat before the show
Game day in Miami Gardens rewards a solid meal before you head into stadium mode. ANDOPO’s food picks focus on places that fit a pregame outing, so you can build the evening around the matchup instead of improvising around it.
Get ready for the night
A celebration game calls for a sharper-than-usual reset before you leave. ANDOPO’s grooming picks make it easy to sort out hair, nails, or a quick refresh with the stadium in mind.
Getting to the venue
Getting to Hard Rock Stadium is its own part of the night, especially when kickoff is still listed as TBA. ANDOPO’s arrival picks help you think through parking, rideshare, and driving with the venue in mind.
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After the show
If the night keeps going after the game, Miami Gardens still has room for a proper postgame stop. ANDOPO’s nightlife picks are built for a late stop after the stadium, not for rushing you back home.
Where to stay
An overnight stay makes sense when the game is the center of the evening and the schedule may still shift. ANDOPO’s hotel picks give you a simple landing spot for a full game-day or postgame reset.
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Sources & reporting
- Miami HurricanesMiami football schedule
- Pittsburgh PanthersFootball schedule
- Miami HurricanesHurricanes release 2026 football scheduleJan 26, 2026
- ESPNMiami Hurricanes 2026 Schedule
- The AthleticMiami Hurricanes schedule
- YardbarkerMiami's early quirks in 2026 schedule come to an end at Wake ForestSep 24, 2026
