The 2026 College Football Playoff national championship kicks off Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium. Miami and Indiana will battle for college football’s biggest prize on the Hurricanes’ home field in Miami Gardens.
Miami’s tropical climate made it a natural choice to host the sport’s premier event. But even paradise has its challenges.
Rain often hits South Florida during winter months. That could create problems for both teams hoping to claim the championship trophy.
Miami vs. Indiana Weather Updates
Sunday, Jan. 18
2:30 p.m.: Monday’s forecast looks promising for football fans. AccuWeather projects clear skies throughout the day and evening in Miami Gardens.
Temperatures will be cooler than normal. The mercury could drop as low as 53 degrees.
Conditions should be perfect for clean football.
2:00 p.m.: The championship game isn’t until Monday. But Miami is getting hammered with rain right now.
The city is dealing with heavy downpours at the moment. AccuWeather expects thunderstorms to continue through Sunday night.
The storms shouldn’t carry into Monday’s game.
Torrential downpour in Miami right now. pic.twitter.com/scI2Fv4Ctj
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) January 18, 2026
Does Hard Rock Stadium Have a Retractable Roof?
Hard Rock Stadium is an outdoor venue. The stadium doesn’t have a retractable roof.
The structure provides shade for most fans. But it doesn’t cover the playing field.
That means rain or other weather would directly impact the game.
Miami Forecast
Temperatures should range between the mid-50s and high-60s throughout Monday. The Weather Channel doesn’t expect precipitation during the day.
A few clouds might appear in the sky. But conditions should remain dry for kickoff and throughout the game.
