Clearing of stadium site begins. South Florida Regional Planning Council recommends approval of proposed Dolphin Center. Metro Commission approves development order and zoning request of Dolphin Center. Groundbreaking ceremonies for Dolphin Stadium take place. Foundation permit is issued to Dolphin Stadium Corporation by Dade County.
First concrete is poured at stadium site.
Dolphins owner Joe Robbie obtains construction loan and is granted permanent financing for the new stadium. Ceremonies take place at Dolphin Stadium as highest point of construction is reached. Metro Commission unanimously passes a resolution recommending that Dolphin Stadium be named after its builder, Joe Robbie. An estimated 40,000 people attend Family Day at Joe Robbie Stadium, the general public's first opportunity to see the new facility. The Miami Dolphins play host to the Chicago Bears in the first game ever played in Joe Robbie Stadium.