$150 Million Miami Multisport Facility Project Moves Forward

November 29, 2021

Plans for the $150 million multi-sport facility is moving forward and has officially named its general contractor as well as its architect for the project. Destination Sport Miami will be developed by OHLA Building, a New York-based contractor, and Andrus Architecture in Rockford, Michigan as the architect.

Destination Sport Miami will be located at 11850 N.W. 22nd Street in western Miami-Dade County. At just over 20 acres, Destination Sport Miami will be considered one of the largest indoor sports complexes in North America.

There is nothing like Destination Sport in North America, according to Andrus Architecture, which has developed several ice rinks and office buildings. Multiple sports in the same structure will present a unique architectural challenge.

According to the Executive VP of OHLA Building, “We are looking forward to being part of Destination Sport Miami, an iconic and unique project that will have a significant positive impact on the South Florida community.”

As of May 2021, the plans for the facility were approved with a $2.94 million incentive deal with promises to create 229 jobs over a period of time.

One of the unique things about this facility is the names associated with the build. OHLA Building CEO, Bryan Trottier is also a Hall of Fame center for hockey, U.S. Women’s National Team coach Jill Ellis for soccer, All-Star forward Glenn Rice for basketball, and All-Star pitcher Livan Hernandez for baseball.

Destination Sport Miami will feature:

• 2 NHL-regulation ice hockey rinks

• Turf field for football or soccer

• 18 NBA-regulation basketball courts

• 22,500-square-foot esports arena with daily programming

• 36 volleyballs courts

• 11 USTA-regulation tennis courts

• 15,000-square-foot fitness center

• 50-meter Olympic pool

• 25-yard warm-water therapy and teaching pool

• Indoor surfing simulator

• Several restaurants and cafes

Andrus is still working with county officials on the building’s design, which includes the significant energy and water/sewer demands. The developer is planning a glass façade that collects solar radiation for energy efficiency. Once plans are approved, construction should begin in 2022.