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Copa America Final Match Access Settlement
$14M settlement for Copa America final ticketholders denied stadium entry or full access due to July 2024 event security chaos; claims due August 11, 2026.
$14 million total fund. Denied entry claims: up to $2,000 per ticket (including up to $300 in out-of-pocket travel costs). Denied full access claims: $100 per ticket. Final per-claim payment depends on number of valid claims submitted and administration/attorney fee deductions.
Who may qualify
You are eligible if you purchased a valid ticket to the Copa America final match on July 14, 2024 and either: (1) were not allowed to enter Hard Rock Stadium that day, or (2) entered the stadium but could not access your purchased seat or venue facilities due to overcrowding. Proof of ticket purchase is required.
Valid ticketholders to the Copa America final match on July 14, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium who were either: (1) denied entry to the stadium, or (2) admitted to the stadium but denied full access to and enjoyment of facilities or purchased seats.
This summary is based on available official settlement sources. The settlement administrator determines eligibility and payment approval.
Important dates
- Claim deadline
- August 11, 2026
- Exclusion deadline
- March 25, 2026 (passed)
- Objection deadline
- March 25, 2026 (passed)
Proof requirements
Proof requirement is currently marked as Yes.
Review the official claim form before submitting any information.
What you need
Must be a valid ticketholder with proof of purchase. Claimants must provide: government-issued photo ID with unredacted name and picture, OR date/time-stamped photo/video showing full face taken at stadium during event (outside for denied entry; inside for denied access). Claim form required signed under penalty of perjury.
How do I file a claim for this settlement?
File directly with Final Match Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch St., Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103; Phone: 1-888-282-4220; Email: Info@FinalMatchSettlement.com via the official claim form before August 11, 2026.
- Confirm you are within the eligible group described in the official notice — the settlement administrator determines eligibility.
- Gather any documents the official form asks for — this settlement marks proof as Yes.
- Open the official claim form or settlement website run by Final Match Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch St., Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103; Phone: 1-888-282-4220; Email: Info@FinalMatchSettlement.com.
- Submit accurate information through the official settlement administrator or government source before August 11, 2026.
- Save your confirmation number if one is provided, then watch the payment status for distribution updates.
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Common questions
Who may qualify for this settlement?
Valid ticketholders to the Copa America final match on July 14, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium who were either: (1) denied entry to the stadium, or (2) admitted to the stadium but denied full access to and enjoyment of facilities or purchased seats.
What is the claim deadline?
The claim deadline is August 11, 2026. Confirm the current deadline on the official settlement source before filing.
Do I need proof to claim?
Proof requirement: Yes. The settlement administrator determines what documentation, if any, is required.
What is the current payment status?
Current payment status: Unknown. Payments are issued by the administrator after the court process concludes.
When will Copa America Final Match Access Settlement pay out?
Current payment status: Unknown. Class-action payouts typically begin only after final approval and any appeals. See our payout timeline guide.
Where is the official Copa America Final Match Access Settlement claim form?
The official claim form is hosted by the settlement administrator, Final Match Settlement Administrator, 1650 Arch St., Suite 2210, Philadelphia, PA 19103; Phone: 1-888-282-4220; Email: Info@FinalMatchSettlement.com. Use the 'Open official claim form' button on this page — never pay a fee to file.
What caused this settlement?
The Copa America final match on July 14, 2024 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami experienced massive overcrowding and security failures. Gates were opened without checking tickets, then closed once capacity was reached, leaving many valid ticketholders unable to enter. Others who got in were denied access to facilities and their purchased seats.
How much is my claim worth?
Up to $2,000 if you were denied entry (includes up to $300 travel costs), or $100 if you entered but were denied full access to facilities or your seat. The exact amount depends on how many other claims are filed, since all payouts come from the $14 million fund.
What proof do I need?
You need proof you had a valid ticket (purchase documentation) and either: a government-issued photo ID with unredacted name and picture, OR a date/time-stamped photo or video showing your face taken outside the stadium (if denied entry) or inside the stadium (if denied access).
When is the deadline to file my claim?
August 11, 2026. You must submit your completed claim form online at FinalMatchSettlement.com or postmark it by that date. No extensions are available.
Do I need to do anything to opt out?
Only if you do not want to participate. The objection/opt-out deadline was March 25, 2026. If you miss that date but didn't file a timely objection, you are bound by the settlement agreement.
Where to act
When you are ready, you open the official claim form yourself. SettleSignal does not file claims or determine eligibility.
Use the official settlement administrator or government source.
Listed on the official settlement website (Final Match Settlement Administrator).
Disclaimer
This service summarizes publicly available settlement information and links to official settlement sources. We are not a law firm, do not provide legal advice, do not submit claims on your behalf, and do not determine eligibility or payout approval. Only file a claim if the information you provide is accurate.
Change log
- June 9, 2026 — Settlement published after verification.