After 18-months of back-and-forth negotiations and multiple plans, the Miami Dolphins and Miami-Dade County Commission have finally reached a deal that will result in $400 million in renovations to Sun Life Stadium. The deal passed the commission by a 7-4 vote on June 17, 2014. The first major work, which will include moving the seating closer to the field and installing all new chairs, began in January 2015. The canopy and new scoreboards will be added in 2016.
Keep up with all of the stadium news in this StoryStream.
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Dolphins Stadium renovations: Hard Rock Stadium name announced, stadium closing in on completion
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August 2, 2016
Dolphins’ stadium receiving sod; 360-degree interactive panoramic
The Miami Dolphins appear to be closing in on completion of the massive stadium renovations that are expected to be complete by September 1.
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January 17, 2015
Sun Life name to remain; Renovation update
The Sun Life Stadium name will remain in place, at least for now.
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January 16, 2015
Sun Life Stadium's 2015 look
The Miami Dolphins have released a rendering of how the stadium will look in 2015, once this year's set of renovations is complete.
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January 14, 2015
New aqua seats destined for Sun Life Stadium
No longer will there be orange seats in Sun Life Stadium.
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January 5, 2015
Work on Sun Life Stadium begins
The long-awaited upgrade to Sun Life Stadium officially began today.
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June 28, 2014
Sun Life Stadium renovations begin
After a year-and-a-half of negotiations and almost votes, the Miami Dolphins today officially began the renovations of Sun Life Stadium.
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June 17, 2014
Sun Life upgrade passes Miami-Dade Commission
The Miami Dolphins' plans for the upgrading of Sun Life Stadium passed the Miami-Dade County Commission today.
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June 11, 2014
Dolphins' Stadium Agreement Edging Even Closer?
With the offseason well and truly in full swing, the Dolphins have been busy these past few weeks in coming to an agreement with Miami-Dade over the renovation of Sun Life Stadium. At last, a deal appears close.
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June 7, 2014
Sun Life funding agreement close
The Miami Dolphins and Miami-Dade County finally seem to be closing in on a deal that would lead to the renovation of Sun Life Stadium.
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May 27, 2014
Dolphins approved for NFL stadium financing
The Miami Dolphins have been approved to receive financing from the NFL in their efforts to renovate Sun Life Stadium.
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May 20, 2014
Sun Life Stadium renovation plan update
The Miami Dolphins appear set to drop their request for tax relief from Miami-Dade County in return for private funds being used to upgrade Sun Life Stadium. Instead, the team will ask the county to make payments for major sporting events attracted
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March 26, 2014
Roger Goodell talks Dolphins bullying, stadium
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke to the press today as a part of the NFL's owners meeting in Orlando. During the media availability, he was asked about the Miami Dolphins bullying scandal, and the team's efforts for stadium renovations.
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March 12, 2014
Ross offers full renovation funding, with catch
The Miami Dolphins lost their chance to host the 50th Super Bowl during last year's owners meeting, in large part due to the state of Sun Life Stadium. Owner Stephen Ross now has announced he will fully fund the renovations privately - with a catch.
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June 25, 2013
Stephen Ross forms political action committee
Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has formed a Florida-based PAC. Ross was spurned by the Florida House of Representatives in an effort to receive public money for stadium renovations, and now wants to "fix the dysfunction in Tallahassee."
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May 10, 2013
Goodell: "Want to see the Dolphins stay in Miami"
The Miami Dolphins saw their public funding request die without ever hitting the floor of the State House of Representatives. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell weighed in on the topic yesterday.
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May 9, 2013
Dolphins stadium argument gains more witnesses
The Miami Dolphins' argument with Florida's Speaker of the House of Representatives Will Weatherford has been a he said / he said argument for the past week. Now, it's taking on a few more sides, all against Weatherford's version of the events.
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May 6, 2013
Dolphins future in Miami?
The Miami Dolphins saw their bid for public assistance in renovating the 26 year old Sun Life Stadium die on Friday night. Could the failure of the House of Representatives to vote on the funding request ultimately lead to the Dolphins leaving Miami?