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On August 18, Miami voters gave Miami Marine Stadium a major vote of confidence, with nearly 69 percent voting yes on the referendum needed to move plans for the Stadium forward.

The vote is a big step in the long effort to save and restore this one-of-a-kind Miami landmark. The National Trust has supported efforts to preserve the Stadium for many years, including naming it to our list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in 2009.

Earlier this year, the Miami City Commission voted unanimously to select Oak View Group to operate the Stadium once it is restored. The referendum put that decision before Miami voters, who approved it by a wide margin.

There is still work ahead. Oak View Group will now develop a final plan for the construction, operation, and management of the Stadium, which will return to the Miami City Commission for approval. That will take time, but the strong public support shown in the referendum gives the project real momentum.

The vote also came amid renewed national attention for the Stadium. Just before the referendum, the Associated Press published a feature on its remarkable design and history and the decades-long effort to bring it back into use.

For the many people who have worked to save Miami Marine Stadium, this is an important moment to celebrate. The National Trust is grateful to the advocates, partners, and supporters who helped make it possible, and we look forward to what comes next.

On August 18th, Miami voters have the chance to decide the future of the iconic Marine Stadium.

A "yes" vote on Referendum #172 moves the project forward by approving a long-term management agreement with Global Spectrum/Oak View Group.

Miami Marine Stadium is a nationally recognized historic site and a rare publicly accessible waterfront space.

Since 2008, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has worked alongside local partners to revive the stadium, and in 2009, it was included on our list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.

Thank you for supporting this important preservation project in Miami—restoring Miami Marine Stadium will honor Miami’s history while creating new cultural and economic benefits for the city.

Details about the special election are found on votemiamidade.gov.

On Thursday, February 12 the Miami City Commission voted to designate Oak View Group to manage Miami Marine Stadium once it is restored. Selected by the city through a competitive, public process, Oak View Group brings extensive experience managing major cultural events.

The resolution’s passage marks a crucial step forward in advancing this long-anticipated preservation project.

Miami Marine Stadium is a nationally recognized historic site and a rare publicly accessible waterfront space within the city.

Since 2008, the National Trust for Historic Preservation has worked alongside local partners to revive the stadium. In 2009, it was included on our list of America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places, bringing national attention to the urgent need for action

This vote is not a final decision. It does not approve a construction plan, a budget, or a completed agreement. Miami voters will have the final say through a public referendum scheduled for August 2026.

The City of Miami has begun restoration on the Miami Marine Stadium built in 1963 by Cuban-American architect Hilario Candela.

For the project’s first phase, partial pile restoration and a portion of the stadium seating which extends over the water is being repaired with grants from Miami Dade County and the Florida Inland Navigation District Commission. The pilings are critical as they support the structure and are the most damaged components of the building.

In addition, a feasibility study for future use of the stadium has been commissioned by the City of Miami and is projected to be complete in the next few months.

The entire Marine Stadium restoration project, estimated at $60 million, could take two years to complete.