The Miami Hurricanes host Duke at noon Saturday for Homecoming. Miami is 8-1 and 6-0 in the ACC after a 31-24 loss at Notre Dame on Nov. 7, according to the team schedule.

Parking

Lots open five hours before kickoff, at 7 a.m., according to UM's parking page. Most lots use directed parking, where attendants point you to a spot. Buy parking ahead of time on that page.

  • Free shuttle: HRS Express runs a free, air-conditioned shuttle from Lot 70. Parking there is $10 while spaces last.
  • Rideshare: Pickup and drop-off is in Lot 44 at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, about a 25-minute walk to the stadium.
  • Tailgating: Keep it to an 8-by-10-foot space behind your car. Grills are fine. No kegs and no open fires.

Gates and bags

Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff, at 10:30 a.m., per Hard Rock Stadium.

The stadium's bag policy allows:

  • Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no bigger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches.
  • Small clutches no bigger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches, clear or not.
  • Diaper bags, which get searched.
  • Factory-sealed water bottles of 20 ounces or less.

Bag check costs $12 to $20, takes credit cards only, and sits near gates 3, 5, 8 and 14.

Homecoming week

The big night before the game is Friday, Nov. 13, on the Coral Gables campus. The Boat Burning Ceremony and fireworks run 8:30 to 10 p.m. at Lake Osceola. It is the tradition's 70th year.

This year the fireworks launch from the intramural fields, with viewing around the lake, The Miami Hurricane reported. Hurricane Howl runs 5 to 10 p.m. that night, according to the Homecoming calendar.

More home games

Miami hosts Virginia Tech on Nov. 21 and Boston College on Nov. 28. Kickoff times have not been set. Ticket questions go to 1-800-GO-CANES.

Heading to another big game? See our guides for Dolphins vs. Patriots and Inter Miami vs. Charlotte, plus Veterans Day closures.

Lake Osceola on the University of Miami campus with the downtown skyline far behind
Lake Osceola in Coral Gables, home of Friday's Boat Burning. Source