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Gotrade News - Miami is projected to generate roughly $3 billion in economic impact in 2026 from a packed calendar of major sporting events, reinforcing the city’s position as a global hub for tourism and business. The story is getting fresh attention as Miami hosts the College Football Playoff National Championship, with President Donald Trump expected to attend.
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Miami is projected to see a $3B economic boost in 2026 from nearly a dozen major sports events.
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The college football national championship is estimated to bring in more than $264M in impact.
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The FIFA World Cup matches in Miami are cited as the biggest driver, estimated at about $1.5B.
Fox Business reported the $3 billion projection comes from a run of championship events that can lift tourism, hotel occupancy, dining, and local spending beyond the stadium gates. The college football title game alone was cited as potentially generating more than $264 million.
The World Cup is positioned as the main money-maker
Former Miami Mayor Francis Suarez said seven FIFA World Cup matches later this year could generate an estimated $1.5 billion for the city. The core idea is that high-profile matches pull in international visitors who spend across the hospitality ecosystem.
Hospitality operators also see timing as a plus, describing it as landing in a part of the year when Miami benefits from an extra push in demand. The economic story is less about one-night ticket sales and more about multi-day travel patterns.
A stacked calendar and the longer-term halo
Beyond the championship game, the schedule cited includes events like the Orange Bowl and the NHL Winter Classic, with more ahead such as the World Baseball Classic, the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, the Miami Open, and a PGA Tour event at Trump National Doral. The report also points to the debut of Inter Miami’s new stadium as another landmark moment.
The harder-to-measure upside is the long-term brand effect for the city. The argument is that first-time visitors who come for sports may return for business, relocation, or repeat travel, extending the payoff beyond a single event window.
The lineup also sits alongside other global gatherings, including a planned G-20 meeting after the World Cup. That mix of sports and major international events can amplify Miami’s visibility as a year-round destination.
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Fox Business, Miami eyes massive $3B sports economic boost as Trump expected to attend college football championship. Diakses pada 20 Januari 2026
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