The Miami Marlins, formerly, known as Florida Marlins are representatives of the National League (NL) in Major League Baseball (MLB). Popularly known as “The Fish”, they have been the World Series Champions twice so far. They have also won 2 NL pennants although they are yet to achieve NL East Division championships till date. They are notable rivals of the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets and Atlanta Braves.
The Miami Marlins are under the ownership of Bruce Sherman. Caroline O’Connor is the President of Business Operations while Peter Bendix is the President of baseball operations. Skip Schumaker serves as the manager of the team. In the 2023 MLB season, the team ranked #3 in NL East Division and achieved a record of 84-78-0.
What is the name of the Miami Marlins’ Stadium?
LoanDepot Park, previously known as Marlins Park, is the official stadium for the Miami Marlins in Major League Baseball (MLB). It is present in Miami, Florida, United States. The team has been playing in this stadium since 2012.
LoanDepot Park’s History/ LoanDepot Park Construction and Cost
The Florida Marlins earlier had the Hard Rock Stadium as their home stadium. However, despite being a multi-purpose stadium, it was best suited for football and despite renovations, was not favorable for baseball. The Florida Marlins team wanted a stadium with a retractable roof to protect their fans and players from the weather. The Miami Orange Bowl was selected as the place for constructing the new stadium. Although the Miami residents initially rejected the ideal of construction of the stadium through tax money, they later started supporting it. Accordingly, the financial plan for the new stadium was revealed in 2005. However, the Florida legislature rejected the Florida Marlins’ request of funding the stadium construction. As a result the team decided to relocate to another destination. Eventually, the Florida officials decided to approve the construction of the stadium after the MLB President and COO threatened that the Florida Marlins were about to lose their baseball stadium unless a new one was constructed. Accordingly, the Miami Orange Bowl was demolished in 2008 and the construction started in July 2009. The park was opened to the public on March 5, 2012 and the first MLB game was played on April 4, 2012. The team also changed its name from Florida Marlins to Miami Marlins. LoanDepot, a mortgage company based in California purchased the naming rights on March 31, 2021 for an undisclosed amount. Thus, the stadium was renamed LoanDepot Park.
LoanDepot Park is one of the most admired parks in MLB with its architectural designs and modern styles. It is one of the environment friendly stadiums in the league. The design of the park is based on the modern Miami culture. It is strong enough to resist hurricanes. The retractable roof is made of steel and is 8,300 tons and can be opened and closed in 15 minutes. The four gigantic columns supporting the retractable roof can be lighted to create an illusion at the park. This adds to the beauty of the park.
The stadium has ACs that help to keep the fans cool from the hot climate of the state. There are aquatic home plates that provide a backstop on both sides of the home plate. The left center field wall has a colorful sculpture made by Red Grooms. Depicting seagulls, palm trees, flamingoes and marlins, all of which are symbols of Florida. There is also an exciting place for children to play along.
The field is made up of Shaw Sports B1K. The left field is 344 feet and the left center power alley is 386 feet. The right field is 335 feet and the right center power alley is 387 feet. The center field is 400 feet.
The stadium was constructed by Populous. The construction cost $634 million in 2012, which was equal to $808 million as of 2022. It has been a LEED-certified green park since its opening in 2012.
LoanDepot Park’s Capacity
LoanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins, can support 36,742 fans as of 2024. However, it can be expanded to 37,442 fans with standing room. The stadium saw record attendance on March 11, 2017 during an USA vs Dominican Republic game at 2017 World Baseball Classic. It was attended by 37,446 fans.
LoanDepot Park’s Seating Chart
The following is the seating chart available for the fans for baseball games at LoanDepot Park:
The Miami Marlins have informed that netting is available for fans seating in Sections 3-26.
What is the parking cost at LoanDepot Park? Parking Map
The following is the parking map for a baseball game featuring the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park:
The Miami Marlins have suggested their plans to purchase a pre-paid parking pass to ensure successful parking at LoanDepot Park. Free Flow Parking is one of the methods used for parking. Other options are Pre-Pay for Parking at LoanDepot Park, that can be done via the ParkWhiz app. Valet parking is also available for premium experience. Lastly, Bus parking can be done inside West Lot 3.
As per online sources, the parking prices at LoanDepot Park varies according to the parking lot:
| Garage/Lot | Parking Rate |
| W1, W2, W3 | $15-$25 |
| E1, Humana Lot (E2), E3 | $15-$25 |
| Home Plate Garage (Reserved) | $20-$25 |
| First Base Garage (Reserved) | $20-$25 |
| First Base Garage | $15-$25 |
| Third Base Garage | $15-$25 |
| Center Field Garage | $25 |
Payments can only be done through PayByPhone-Apple App Store and PayByPhone-Google Play.
LoanDepot Park’s Notable Events
LoanDepot Park, the home of the Miami Marlins has seen several notable events taking place in it related to baseball:
| Dates | Events |
| March 5, 2012 | First varsity baseball was played in this stadium. The Columbus Explorers defeated the Belen Jesuit Wolverines 6-4 |
| April 4, 2012 | First MLB game played at the stadium. The Miami Marlins lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 1-4. Muhammad Ali threw the first ceremonial pitch |
| 2013 | The stadium was host to the World Baseball Classic for the first time |
| March 11, 2017 | The stadium saw record attendance for the first time during an USA vs Dominican Republic game at the 2017 World Baseball Classic. It was attended by 37,446 fans |
| July 11, 2017 | The first MLB All-Star game was hosted at the stadium (88th MLB All-Star game) |
Other Sports
Collegiate Football
From 2014 to 2016, the Miami Beach Bowl game was hosted at LoanDepot Park. In 2017 it relocated to Frisco and was renamed as Frisco Bowl. The FIU Panthers overcame the Miami Hurricanes 30-24 in a non-conference football game on November 23, 2019.
Soccer
LoanDepot Park was the home to three international soccer games over the years.
These are the games.
| Date | Team | Result | Team | Tournament |
| November 14, 2012 | Nigeria | 3–1 | Venezuela | Friendly |
| February 10, 2016 | Mexico | 2–0 | Senegal | Friendly |
| May 29, 2016 | Colombia | 3–1 | Haiti | Friendly |
Race of Champions
This was an all-star race car competition hosted on January 21, 2017-January 22, 2017 at LoanDepot Park.
Monster Jam
LoanDepot Park has been the home of Monster Jam events since February 2018 as a part of their stadium championship tours.
NFL
On January 27, 2020, the center field at LoanDepot Park was used to make seating arrangements for the Opening Night of Super Bowl LIV.
Music Concerts
LoanDepot Park, has been the home to several music concerts by artists like Beyone (2016) and Guns N’ Roses (2017).
P!nk is all set to perform at the stadium on November 23, 2024 as part of concluding the Summer Carnival.
FAQ's On Miami Marlins Stadium
A. The official stadium for the Miami Marlins is LoanDepot Park.
A. The construction cost of LoanDepot Park was $634 million in 2012.
A. LoanDepot Park can support 36,742 fans which can expand to 37,442 while standing.
A. The first MLB game was played on April 4, 2012 at LoanDepot Park.
A. LoanDepot Park is located in Miami, Florida, United States.
