MIAMI — Major League Baseball’s Miami Marlins have formed a partnership with The Cordish Companies to develop Miami Live! at loanDepot Park, the home ballpark of the Marlins. The entertainment destination in the city’s Little Havana neighborhood will feature indoor-outdoor dining and entertainment spaces aimed at elevating the fan experience, including year-round space activations.
The official opening of Miami Live! is anticipated for early 2026. LoanDepot Park opened in 2012 and hosts events such as the World Baseball Classic, Caribbean Series and Choque de Gigantes in addition to Marlins home games.
“This project represents our commitment to our community, as we develop our ballpark’s campus to feature dining, entertainment and gathering options for everyone to enjoy,” says Bruce Sherman, Miami Marlins chairman and principal owner.
The Marlins organization has prioritized sustainability and inclusivity in its design, including features such as energy-efficient lighting, accessible pathways and community art installations.
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava emphasizes that the privately financed project comes at zero cost to taxpayers. The project is being developed and designed in partnership with Cordish, which is known for its sports-anchored mixed-use developments. Cordish has partnered with many of the country’s professional sports franchises, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Texas Rangers and Philadelphia Flyers.
David Cordish, chairman and CEO of Cordish, says Miami Live! will have lasting impacts on the community through job creation, economic benefits, new amenities and year-round activations and experiences.
Each year, Cordish’s Live! brand welcomes more than 60 million visitors to its destinations nationwide. The Baltimore-based company has another major development underway in South Florida, a 223-acre mixed-use development in Pompano Beach surrounding the Harrah’s Pompano Beach Casino called The Pomp.
— Kristin Harlow