The report says the Bayfront Park ban will cover a one-nautical-mile radius and reach up to 1,000 feet above ground level. The stated dates are 13-30 June and 1-5 July, while matchday restrictions will apply around Hard Rock Stadium.
For supporters, the message is straightforward: a drone cannot be treated as an innocent spectator device. Skiles said agents and authorised law-enforcement partners have powers to use specialised tools to intercept and seize aircraft that breach temporary flight restrictions.
The potential penalties are substantial. The report says the FAA can impose civil fines of up to $75,000 per violation, while criminal fines could reach $100,000. Confiscation and possible federal prosecution are also part of the warning.
The rules extend beyond drones. Personal cameras are reportedly allowed inside matches, but professional equipment, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks and camera bags are prohibited. That creates a clear divide between casual fan footage and equipment viewed as a potential security concern.
The restrictions underline how difficult it is to secure major sporting events in an era of cheap, widely available unmanned aircraft. One unauthorised drone can cause disruption, trigger a stoppage or complicate crowd-management plans, even without malicious intent.
Attention now turns to 15 June, when Saudi Arabia and Uruguay meet in Miami. The effectiveness of the arrangements around that opener-and the experience of supporters at Bayfront Park-will shape the security conversation throughout the tournament.