$14M Copa America final match access settlement

A $14 million settlement has been reached in a class action lawsuit against South Florida Stadium LLC, Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol (CONMEBOL), Confederation of North, Central America, Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) and BEST Crowd Management Inc. over the Copa America Final Match 2024.

The settlement benefits those who were valid ticketholders to the Copa America final match on July 14, 2024, and who were denied entry to the stadium or were admitted to the stadium but were denied full access to and enjoyment of stadium facilities or to specific seats purchased.

The class action lawsuit resolved by this settlement claimed valid ticketholders to the final match were entitled to money damages because they were denied entry to the stadium or were admitted to the stadium but were denied full access to and enjoyment of stadium facilities or to specific seats purchased. The lawsuit claims negligence on the part of the defendants.

The Copa America is a soccer tournament that features the best teams from North and South America. The final match of the tournament is held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Under the terms of the settlement, class members can receive a cash payment based on the class they belong to.

Class members who were denied entry to the stadium can receive up to $2,000 per ticket. This includes up to $300 in out-of-pocket travel costs.

Class members who were admitted to the stadium but were denied full access can receive $100 per ticket.

The deadline to opt out of or object to the Hard Rock Stadium settlement is March 25, 2026.

A final fairness hearing will take place May 13, 2026.

The deadline to file a claim is Aug. 11, 2026.

Who’s Eligible

For the Denied Entry Class, those who were valid ticket holders to the Copa America final match on July 14, 2024, and were denied entry to Hard Rock Stadium.

For the Denied Full Access Class, those who were valid ticket holders to the Copa America final match on July 14, 2024, who were admitted to Hard Rock Stadium but were denied full access to and enjoyment of stadium facilities or specific seats purchased.

Potential Award

Varies.

Proof of Purchase

Denied Entry Class members must submit a date and time-stamped photograph or video that was taken outside the stadium during the final match and that clearly shows his/her face if not a minor or, if he/she does not have such a photograph or video, a copy of his/her valid government-issued identity document that includes his/her picture (e.g., driver’s license and passport).

Denied Full Access Class members must submit a date and time-stamped photograph or video that was taken inside the stadium during the final match and that clearly shows his/her face if not a minor or, if he/she does not have such a photograph or video, a copy of his/her valid government-issued identity document that includes his/her picture (e.g., driver’s license and passport).

Claim Form

NOTE: If you do not qualify for this settlement do NOT file a claim.

Remember: you are submitting your claim under penalty of perjury. You are also harming other eligible Class Members by submitting a fraudulent claim. If you’re unsure if you qualify, please read the FAQ section of the Settlement Administrator’s website to ensure you meet all standards (Top Class Actions is not a Settlement Administrator). If you don’t qualify for this settlement, check out our database of other open class action settlements you may be eligible for.

Claim Form Deadline

08/11/2026

Case Name

Nobel, et al. v. South Florida Stadium LLC, et al., Case No. 1:24-cv-22751-BB, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Final Hearing

05/13/2026

Settlement Website

FinalMatchSettlement.com

Claims Administrator

Copa America Settlement
c/o Settlement Administrator
1650 Arch Street, Suite 2210
Philadelphia, PA 19103
888-282-4220

Class Counsel

Brian W. Warwick
Janet R. Varnell
Jeffrey L. Newsome II
Pamela G. Levinson
Christopher J. Brochu
VARNELL & WARWICK P.A.

Eduardo A. Maura
Luis F. Quesada Machado
Ryan M. Sawal
Orestes D. Garcia
AYALA LAW P.A.

Manuel S. Hiraldo
HIRALDO P.A.

Fletcher Moore
MOORE LAW PLLC

Lee Squitieri
SQUITIERI & FEARON LLP

Jonathan Lee Borsuk
JONATHAN LEE BORSUK P.C.

Defense Counsel

Melissa C. Pallett-Vasquez
Matthew W. Tieman
BILZIN SUMBERG BAENA PRICE & AXELROD LLP

Mark Mester
Johanna Spellman
LATHAM & WATKINS LLP

Julie Singer Brady
Brandon T. Crossland
BAKER & HOSTETLER LLP

Lawrence D. Silverman
Connor T. Evans
SIDLEY AUSTIN LLP