GAME TIME Returns to Pérez Art Museum Miami During FIFA World Cup 2026
A One-Day Gathering Explores the Intersection of Art, Sports, Media, and Cultural Identity
MIAMI, FL — As Miami takes center stage during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) will host GAME TIME: Session 2 – Dialogues on Art, Sports, and Headlines on Friday, June 26, 2026, bringing together some of the most influential voices in sports, journalism, art, and culture for a day of dynamic conversations and public engagement.
Timed to coincide with the World Cup group stage and Miami’s role as one of the tournament’s host cities, the event examines how sports shape contemporary culture, influence public discourse, transform cities, and inspire artistic expression. With seven FIFA World Cup matches scheduled to take place in Miami and thousands of international visitors arriving across South Florida, GAME TIME offers a unique cultural platform for exploring the broader impact of global sporting events.
The program will feature an exceptional roster of participants, including Olympic gold medalist and civil rights icon Tommie Smith, artist Glenn Kaino, The New Yorker staff writer Kelefa Sanneh, former NFL defensive lineman and Studio Kër founder Michael Bennett, PAMM Director Franklin Sirmans, Smithsonian curator Dr. Damion L. Thomas, Miami Herald reporter C. Isaiah Smalls III, architect and designer Germane Barnes, and other leading figures from the worlds of art, sports, and media.
The event builds upon the momentum of GAME TIME’s inaugural session, a sports and culture conference series conceived by curator and creative director Adam Abdalla. Hosted in collaboration with major museums and cultural institutions, the initiative seeks to foster meaningful dialogue around the cultural significance of sports through conversations, performances, screenings, and community engagement.
Tickets include admission to PAMM’s galleries and two major exhibitions opening that week: Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture, a landmark exhibition featuring more than 100 works by internationally recognized artists exploring athletic performance, resilience, identity, and spectacle; and Basquiat: Figures, Signs, Symbols, a major presentation examining the visual language and symbolism of Jean-Michel Basquiat.
Organized by the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA) and adapted for Miami, Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture reflects the city’s unique position at the intersection of international sports and contemporary art, making GAME TIME a timely addition to Miami’s growing role as a global cultural capital.
Event Details
GAME TIME: Session 2 – Dialogues on Art, Sports, and Headlines
Date: Friday, June 26, 2026
Location: Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM)
1103 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132
Tickets: Available through PAMM and GAME TIME. Admission includes access to museum exhibitions.
As the world turns its attention to Miami during FIFA World Cup 2026, GAME TIME offers a compelling opportunity to consider how sport extends beyond competition—serving as a catalyst for creativity, cultural exchange, storytelling, and social change.
