The Miami City Commission wants more than $4,000,000 from Rockstar Games to greenlight the entire GTA 6 marketing campaign. 3 On September 10, 2026, the City of Miami Beach Commission held a meeting to discuss the marketing campaign proposal put forward by Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and Rockstar Games.
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GTA 6 x Miami Beach Deal — Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Campaign Cost | ~$3M — City pushing for $4M+ |
| Commission Vote | ✅ 4–3 Approved |
| Campaign Period | October 15 — December 31, 2026 |
| Beach Area Approved? | ✅ Yes |
| Wider City Areas | 🔄 Still in negotiation |
| City Negotiator | City Manager James Reyes |
| GTA 6 Launch Date | November 19, 2026 |
The Vote — How It Went Down
4 The voting among commissioners came down to 4–3 in favor of the agreement after a surprisingly heated debate surrounding the game’s violence and content, which took place on September 10, 2026. 5 Commissioner David Suarez showed footage from GTA 5 and the recent extended look at GTA 6 to argue the game went against the values Miami Beach was already spending a lot of money to promote.
However, 5Commissioner Monica Matteo-Salinas was very strongly in favor of the motion. “This is a win for gamers and gaming nerds such as myself,” she said.
Who Is Against It — And Why?
2 Among the critics are Miami-Dade Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz and County Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez, who have argued that a public campaign for a series built around crime, car theft and violence against police could send the wrong message about Miami.
💡 Reality Check: Rockstar’s fictional Leonida is literally based on Florida — refusing the campaign money doesn’t make Vice City disappear from global pop culture!
What Does the Campaign Actually Look Like?
2 The proposals include a “Welcome to Vice City” reception at Miami International Airport, branded Metromover trains and even manhole covers featuring Vice City logos. 1 Elsewhere, fans have noted that Kaseya Center, home of the NBA’s Miami Heat, is set to have a “Welcome back to Vice City” sign on it. 1 The sign would sit on the arena’s roof, with pink and white lettering already being prepared. 4 The final proposal is a bit restrained — the promotion will primarily use “VI” and “Vice City” branding on privately operated beach equipment like chairs and umbrellas.
How the Money Could Be Spent
6 It was stated the benefits received would be “closer to $4m,” which itself would pay for the Flamingo football field renovation. 5 Some commissioners wanted to take the money and use it to improve local parks and basketball courts — a compelling argument that won over several swing votes.
What Happens Next?
3 As of now, the City of Miami Beach Commission has approved the marketing campaign for the beach area only. Now the City Manager will further negotiate with Rockstar Games for a larger sum of money for marketing in more areas. 6 “This is coming to Miami Beach with or without us, and to pretend that it isn’t is a missed opportunity,” Commissioner Tanya Katzoff Bhatt stated.
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FAQs
Q: Did Miami Beach approve the GTA 6 marketing campaign?
A: Yes — 2the Miami Beach City Commission approved the proposed promotional measures by a narrow 4–3 vote, with negotiations for wider city areas still ongoing beyond the beach zone.
Q: How much is Rockstar paying Miami for the GTA 6 marketing campaign?
A: 4According to the deal, Rockstar is expected to spend around $3 million on the GTA 6 campaign, which will run from October 15 all the way through December 31 — though the city is actively pushing for a figure closer to $4 million or beyond.
