Ensconce yourself within the ocean-inspired design of our rooms while looking out over the harbor and pools from your private balcony.
You've built your summer around one thing: being in the stands for a major international soccer match (football, if you prefer) and feeling that stadium energy for yourself. Miami is where the whistle blows. Key West is where the trip slows down, and your island escape begins.
The smartest itineraries this summer aren’t built around one city. They’re built around the escape.
The 2026 Summer Match Schedule
Use these key dates to plan your journey south.
Date The Matchup
June 15 Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay
June 21 Uruguay vs. Cape Verde
June 24 Scotland vs. Brazil
June 27 Colombia vs. Portugal
July 3 Miami Knockout Match
July 11 The Quarterfinals
July 18 The Bronze Medal Match
Whether you're here for one game or the full run, Key West fits the schedule - before the match, after it, or both.
Getting Here
The most iconic way to arrive is the one worth taking. Rent a car, roll down the windows, and take the drive from Miami to Key West - 160 miles, 42 bridges, and one legendary Seven Mile Bridge, surrounded by open water in every direction.
The Historic Seaport as Your Backyard
Located right on the harbor in the Historic Seaport, The Marker is the kind of place locals point you to when you ask where to actually stay in Key West, and the kind of place Condé Nast Traveler readers named the No. 2 Resort in the Florida Keys.
Charter boats head out each morning for snorkeling, fishing, or a play day at sea. Or spend the day exploring the art, history, and culture of the island, then end it with a sunset sail.
Three pools and Starboard Restaurant and Bar are ready when you are, and when you're ready to explore, everything is a walk. The best seafood on the island, the energy of Duval Street, the nightly sunset celebration at Mallory Square — it's all right there.
More to Celebrate in Key West
While the match-day action happens in Miami, the rest of your summer story is waiting here in Key West. If the timing is right, you might arrive just in time for one of the island's most legendary festivals and celebrations.
July 1–5: The Key Lime Festival — America's Favorite Citrus Celebration, happening right in the middle of the summer match window. From cocktail strolls to world-class pie-eating contests, we celebrate the island's most iconic fruit the only way we know how: it's quirky, it's fun, and it’s a true island celebration.
July 22–26: Hemingway Days —A celebration of Ernest Hemingway’s legacy featuring the famous look-alike contests, the "Running of the Bulls," a high-stakes fishing tournament, and so much more.
See the full Key West Festival Guide for 2026
Extend Your Trip to Key West
Pre-match or post-match, it doesn't matter. Key West is here, The Marker is ready, and we can't wait to welcome you. #lovethemarker
Extend your South Florida experience today. Check Availability at The Marker Harbor Resort.
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March 01, 2026
Key West festivals aren't just events. They're experiences that spill into the streets, onto the beaches, through pool parties, and out onto the water, turning the whole island into a stage. If you've ever wondered who makes that magic happen, you're about to meet her.
January 05, 2026
Planning a Key West trip in 2026? This month-by-month guide highlights the island’s year-round festivals and events so you can time your visit around what matters most to you.
Waterfront Luxury
Ensconce yourself within the ocean-inspired design of our rooms while looking out over the harbor and pools from your private balcony.
Balcony Views
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