# 2026-12168: Coast Guard Locks Down Miami Bay for World Cup

2026-12168, Security Zone; FIFA World Cup and Fan Fest 2026, Bayfront Park, Miami, FL, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-06-17, effective 2026-06-17; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-06-24).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12168
- As of: 2026-06-24
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-12168
- Title: Security Zone; FIFA World Cup and Fan Fest 2026, Bayfront Park, Miami, FL
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 36536
- Published: 2026-06-17
- Effective: 2026-06-17
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: yes
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA87
- Last updated: 2026-06-24

## In one line

Coast Guard Locks Down Miami Bay for World Cup

## Summary

From June 13 to July 5, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary security zone in Biscayne Bay near Bayfront Park, Miami, to keep everyone safe during the FIFA World Cup and Fan Fest. Boats can’t anchor or hang out in this zone unless they get special permission. This helps protect VIPs, players, and fans while making sure the waterfront stays secure during the big event.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for certain navigable waters of Biscayne Bay in connection with the 2026 Miami FIFA World Cup and the World Cup Fan Fest events in Miami, Florida. This security zone is necessary to safeguard official parties, VIP's and other participants ("attendees") attending the Miami 2026 FIFA World Cup and the World Cup Fan Fest because the ease of waterfront access to the various venues hosting the World Cup events presents a security concern for all attendees. This rulemaking prohibits anchoring or remaining within the security zone during enforcement periods unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Miami or their designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary boating ban near Bayfront Park: cost, low. If you operate a boat in Biscayne Bay near Bayfront Park, you may not enter, anchor, or remain in the security zone from 6 a.m. on June 13, 2026 through 6 a.m. on July 5, 2026 unless you have permission from the Captain of the Port (COTP). The zone covers all waters of Biscayne Bay from approximate…
- You must get Coast Guard permission to enter: cost, low. If you need to enter the security zone during June 13–July 5, 2026, you must obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port or the COTP's designated representative by contacting them on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (305) 535-4472. Vessels transiting around the zone must follow all lawful…
- Coast Guard expects limited small-business harm: benefit, low. The Coast Guard certified the rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, noting the zone affects a small area of Biscayne Bay near Bayfront Park for approximately 24 days and that alternative transit routes remain available. The agency will also issu…

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## Sources
- [2026-12168 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/17/2026-12168/security-zone-fifa-world-cup-and-fan-fest-2026-bayfront-park-miami-fl)
- [2026-12168 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-17/pdf/2026-12168.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-12168 (as of 2026-06-24).