FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 15, 2006

Media Contacts: 

George Torres
(305)623-6261
TorresG@dolphins.nfl.com
Maria Cosio
(305)626-7397/(305)299-8943
mcosio@dolphinstadium.com

GAME DAY FACT SHEET
Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills

What: Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills

When: Sunday, September 17, 2006

Where: Dolphin Stadium – Miami Gardens, FL   

Kickoff Time: 1:00 p.m. (E.D.T.)

Tickets:  Game is sold out.  A limited number of tickets are available following returns from the Bills’ team allotment.  Individual game tickets are available on www.MiamiDolphins.com, at the Dolphin Stadium ticket office, located at Gate G or through Ticketmaster.

Media:

  • TV: Game will be televised in the Miami-Ft. Lauderdale area on WFOR-TV (CBS 4), in West Palm Beach on WPEC-TV (Channel 12) and in Naples/Ft. Myers on WINK-TV (Channel 11).
  • Radio: 790 AM The Ticket and statewide affiliates; 1260 AM Radio Caracol in Spanish

New for this game…

  • Deployment of In-Stadium POS (Point of Sale) System – largest in the world under one roof which allows guests to use credit cards for their in-stadium purchases
  • Rally Towels at every seat courtesy of Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida
  • DHL Delivery of the Game: In the 3rd Quarter, 1st Timeout, DHL will deliver a lucky Dol-Fan a gift pack with an autographed Randy McMichael jersey.
  • Special Guest Experiences in The 400:
  • Polar Zones: The Polar Zones are “very cool” and in place!  Be sure to check them out and enjoy “cool” misters and fun items.
  • Fins Force, Alumni, Cheerleaders and TD will be visiting The 400 at the 3rd Timeout of the 1st Quarter to ensure guests’ have a memorable experience.
  • Toyota Drive to the Field: In the 3rd Quarter, 2nd Timeout, a lucky Dol-Fan in The 400 and 3 guests will enjoy a VIP drive to the field to sit on the field in the bed of a Toyota Tundra.

Be sure to check out…

  • Game Day Guide: The new and improved Game Day Guide provides guests game-day information and maps to the various happenings while at Dolphin Stadium. Log onto www.MiamiDolphins.com, www.DolphinStadium.com or ask any Guest Services staff for a Game Day Guide.
  • Party Zones: Party Zones with live music, Dolphin Alumni and cheerleader visits, DirecTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket, food and drinks are located at all 4 helixes pre and post game.

General Game Information

National Anthem: Paris Island Marines Corp Band

Game Sponsor: Coca-Cola

Giveaways: Team Calendar (courtesy of Coca-Cola), Thermal cup (courtesy of Checkers)

Color Guard: U.S. Coast Guard

Coin toss by Honorary Captains: Mark Higgs, Jim Kiick, Mercury Morris

Halftime: Performance by the Paris Island Marine Corp Band and Voices of Liberty  

Community Outreach: On behalf of the Miami Dolphins and Dolphin Stadium, Marti Huizenga, wife of stadium and team owner H. Wayne Huizenga, will honor the Students of the Week at the end of the 1st quarter. These children have excelled in academics, conduct or school/community service. Twenty children from various partner schools will receive plaques.

Parking: All stadium parking lots will open four hours prior to kickoff.

Guest Feedback: As part of Dolphin Stadium’s commitment to continually improve the guest experience, visitors to the stadium can fill out a stadium experience survey at www.dolfansurvey.com.

Stadium Entry: All stadium entry gates will open two hours prior to kickoff.

Easy Entry:  Bags, backpacks, plastic grocery bags, purses larger than 14”x14”x8”, alcoholic beverages, bottles, cans, thermoses, coolers, hard containers, umbrellas, strollers, footballs, poles, brooms, cameras with lenses exceeding 8 inches, noise makers, laser pointers and any item deem dangerous or inappropriate are not permitted in the stadium.

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