What to Wear to a Miami Dolphins Game

Since 1988, Zubaz pants have been the gameday uniform for fans who show up loud. The Miami Dolphins zebra print is instantly recognizable across a parking lot, roomy enough to layer over thermals, and comfortable enough to wear from the 8 AM tailgate through the postgame traffic. If you only upgrade one piece of your gameday fit, this is it.

Miami Gardens gamedays are a heat management problem, not a warmth problem. Early-season kickoffs can sit in the 90s with full sun, so think lightweight and breathable: a team t-shirt, shorts for the tailgate (or the classic pants if you're committing to the full look — they're roomier and more breathable than jeans), sunglasses, and a hat that keeps the sun off. Late-season night games cool off just enough that a light hoodie is worth having in the car.

• The uniform: Miami Dolphins Zubaz pants + team top. Non-negotiable.
• Weather insurance: sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat — shade is scarce in the lot.
• Comfortable shoes: you'll be standing 6+ hours between lot and seats.
• Small clear bag: NFL stadiums enforce the clear-bag policy — leave the backpack at the tailgate.
• Portable charger: mobile tickets die with your battery.
• Layers for the ride home: night games end colder than they start.
• The dog: if your four-legged fan is tailgating, get them a Miami Dolphins jersey or bandana. Instant lot celebrity.