Opening of Nu Stadium: Miami’s first spoked‑wheel stadium roof

With opening week in full swing, Inter Miami CF’s new home is proudly showcasing one of its most innovative engineering achievements: the lightweight spoked wheel roof designed by schlaich bergermann partner.

The open ring roof marks the first time this structural system has been realized in a US stadium. Departing from the heavy truss solutions traditionally used for long‑span open‑air venues, the design is driven by an outer compression ring and two tension rings that work together like a horizontal bicycle wheel. Covered with 325,000 square feet of PTFE and ETFE membrane, the system delivers remarkable material efficiency while meeting Miami’s demanding wind and climate conditions with confidence.

Now alive with fans, Nu Stadium at Miami Freedom Park stands as the centerpiece of the growing Freedom Park development and showcases how cutting‑edge structural ideas can redefine the experience of modern sports venues in the US. sbp’s multifaceted role on the roof structure included structural engineering, supervision of the roof’s overseas fabrication, and erection engineering. We’re proud to be part of the truly collaborative team that came together to deliver this outstanding new structure for Miami in record time.