Hard Rock Stadium $14M Copa America 2024 Final Settlement

Individuals who held a valid ticket to the July 14, 2024, Copa America final match and Hard Rock Stadium either denied them entry or admitted them but denied them full access to stadium facilities or their purchased seat may be eligible to submit a claim up to $2,000 per ticket from a class action settlement.

South Florida Stadium LLC, along with Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol, Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football and BEST Crowd Management Inc., agreed to pay $14 million to settle a class action lawsuit. The plaintiffs claimed Hard Rock Stadium either denied entry to valid ticket holders or admitted them but did not allow access to all stadium facilities or their specific seats during the 2024 Copa America final match.

Who is eligible for a settlement payout?

There are two groups of class members:

• Denied entry class: Individuals who purchased a valid ticket to the July 14, 2024, Copa America final and Hard Rock Stadium did no allow them into the stadium at any point during the game
• Denied full access class: Individuals who purchased a valid ticket to the July 14, 2024, Copa America final and enteredHard Rock Stadium but could not access all stadium facilities or their specific seats as purchased

How much is the class action settlement payment?

• Denied entry class: Class members can submit a claim to receive a pro rata cash payment of up to $2,000 per ticket, which can include up to $300 in out-of-pocket travel costs per person. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the total number of claims filed.
• Denied full access class: Class members can submit a claim for a pro rata cash payment of $100 per ticket. The settlement administrator will determine the final payment amount by the total number of claims filed.

How to claim a class action rebate

To receive a settlement payment, class members can file a claim online or download and print the PDF claim form.docx) and complete and mail it to the settlement administrator. The claim deadline is Aug. 11, 2026.

Settlement administrator's mailing address: Copa America Settlement ,c/o Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch St., Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103

The settlement allows one claim form per household, which must list all eligible individuals in each household and include their signatures.

Required proof and claim information

• All claims require the section number, seat number and entry gate for each purchased ticket.
• Online claims require the notice ID and confirmation code from the settlement notice class members received.
• Denied entry claims require the following:
• Class members must provide valid proof of purchase for each ticket claimed. This may include proof of payment, payment receipt or, if the class member purchased the ticket with cash, the invoice and correspondence.
• Class members must also provide proof the stadium denied them entry. They can submit a time-stamped photograph or video taken outside of the Hard Rock stadium during the game that shows the class member's face. They may redact underage individuals from the photo.
• Class members who do not have a time-stamped photo must submit a copy of a valid government-issued ID. Class members can redact information aside from their picture and full name.
• Class members submitting a claim for travel costs must provide supporting documentation, which may include receipts and invoices showing paid transportation and hotel costs incurred for one 24-hour period between 8 p.m. Eastern time on July 13, 2024, and 8 p.m. Eastern time on July 15, 2024.

• Denied full access claims require valid proof of ticket purchase, which may include proof of payment, payment receipt or, if the class member purchased the ticket with cash, the invoice and correspondence.

Payout options

• ACH
• PayPal
• Venmo
• Zelle
• Paper check mailed to the address provided

$14 million Hard Rock stadium settlement fund

The $14,000,000 settlement fund includes:

• Settlement administration costs: To be determined
• Attorneys' fees: Up to $3,500,000
• Service awards to named plaintiffs: $5,000 each
• Payments to approved claimants: Remaining settlement funds

Important dates

• Opt-out deadline: March 25, 2026
• Fairness hearing: May 13, 2026
• Deadline to file a claim: Aug. 11, 2026

When is the Copa America final match settlement payout date?

The settlement administrator will issue payments approximately 180 days after the court grants final approval of the settlement.

Why is there a class action settlement?

The class action lawsuit alleged the defendants' negligence resulted in Hard Rock Stadium denying valid ticket holders entry to the stadium or admitted them but denied full access to stadium facilities or their purchased seats during the 2024 Copa America final match.

The defendants deny any wrongdoing but agreed to settle to avoid the cost and uncertainty of further litigation and a possible trial.

Sources

1. Official class notice
2. Settlement website FAQ page
3. Settlement claim form.docx)
4. Settlement agreement