Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins are a professional football team that competes in the American Football Conference (AFC) East division of the NFL. Based in Miami, Florida, the team is famous for several reasons — a big one being that they are the only team in NFL history to record a perfect season. In the 1972 season, the Dolphins went undefeated in both the regular season and the playoffs, earning a stunning record of 17-0.¹

The Dolphins' fan base has long proven its loyalty, selling out its season tickets for the first time in 2022, and continuing to do so every year since.² Their stadium, originally called Joe Robbie Stadium but now called Hard Rock Stadium, is located in Miami Gardens, Florida.³ Its large canopy roof provides shade for the stadium while leaving the field open to the sky.⁴

The Miami Dolphins were created in 1966, when they became the ninth team to join the American Football League.⁵ Just six years after they were formed, the team would go down in history with their perfect season. That year, they won Super Bowl VII against the Washington Redskins. One of the team's most famous coaches, as well as one of the most famous coaches in NFL history, was Don Shula.⁵ Shula came to the Dolphins following a six-year run with the Baltimore Colts. He was the coach for the Dolphins from 1970 to 1995, when he returned following his 33rd season, at which time he became the winningest NFL head coach ever.

The Miami Dolphins have played in five Super Bowls, and have won in 1973 (VII) and 1974 (VIII).⁷

The Miami Dolphins' home, Hard Rock Stadium, is one of the most unique stadiums in the NFL. It features a massive fixed canopy roof supported by cables, providing shade while leaving the field open to the elements — ideal for Miami’s climate. While not retractable, it is engineered to withstand hurricane-force winds up to 155mph/hour — a real threat in the South Florida city. Fans who purchase Miami Dolphins tickets are in for a treat with this unique stadium.⁸

Since the team was formed in the 1960s, the Miami Dolphins have had some standout seasons and famous players. While they haven't been to the Super Bowl since 1985, the early years of the team saw multiple Super Bowl appearances, as well as many close calls. The team has created some of the NFL's best players and several notable coaches.⁹ The team's reputation helps make Miami Dolphins tickets all the more popular.

• 5 Super Bowl Appearances and 2 Wins: The Miami Dolphins have played in 5 Super Bowls and have won 2, with the wins occurring in 1973 (VII) and 1974 (VIII).¹⁰
• 17 Pro Football Hall of Famers: The Miami Dolphins have had 17 players elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.¹¹
• 1 Perfect Season: The Miami Dolphins are the only team in the NFL to ever have a perfect season, with no losses in the regular season or playoffs of the 1972 season.¹

The Miami Dolphins' season typically runs from fall to winter. The team's season tickets have sold out year after year since 2022, but regular tickets are still available. You can purchase football tickets to see this iconic team at AXS.