The FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee announced a strategic alliance with Brightline on Tuesday, naming the rail operator an official Miami World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter.
The partnership is designed to strengthen South Florida’s mobility strategy ahead of the tournament, with an emphasis on safe, efficient and sustainable transportation for fans expected to travel across the region during the world’s largest World Cup to date.
The collaboration positions Miami as a key connectivity hub among host cities, linking major hospitality districts, entertainment zones and the Miami Stadium site through coordinated transit planning.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 teams and 104 matches across three countries. Miami is scheduled to host seven matches, including a quarterfinal and a third-place match, underscoring the need for expanded regional transport capacity.
Under the mobility plan, Brightline’s Aventura Station—located closest to Miami Stadium—will serve as one of four designated transportation hubs. Fans with valid match tickets will transfer from the station to the stadium via shuttle services integrated into the official transportation system.
Supporters without match tickets will also be able to travel to the FIFA Fan Festival at Bayfront Park through Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station, which connects directly to downtown Miami and is within walking distance of the fan zone featuring live match broadcasts, entertainment, food and interactive experiences.
The system is intended to facilitate high-volume movement between rail stations and event sites while reducing road congestion during peak match days.
Fans attending matches will be able to:
- Board Brightline at stations in MiamiCentral, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach or Orlando
- Travel directly to Aventura Station via rail
- Transfer to Miami Stadium via official shuttle services upon presentation of a valid match ticket
Return services will operate in coordination with match schedules to support post-game departures and crowd management.
The mobility strategy is part of a broader effort to enhance public safety, improve visitor experience and promote lower-emission transportation during the tournament period.
As part of the agreement, Brightline will also participate in official city-wide activations tied to World Cup programming, supporting fan experiences and regional celebrations.
In addition, the company has provided office space at its MiamiCentral Station to house the Miami Volunteer Center. The facility will support more than 6,000 volunteers and will be used for training, orientation, uniform distribution and deployment operations.
Brightline CEO Patrick Goddard said the partnership reflects a shared commitment to delivering a seamless travel experience during the tournament.
“Brightline is proud to serve as an official Miami World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter and to play a central role in welcoming the world to South Florida,” he said. “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to delivering safe, seamless and sustainable mobility for fans throughout the tournament.”
Rodney Barreto, co-chair of the Miami Host Committee, said the collaboration would leave a lasting legacy beyond the event.
“The World Cup is about more than matches—it is about bringing communities together,” Barreto said. “Brightline’s involvement helps create a more seamless and welcoming experience for visitors while leaving a lasting transportation legacy for South Florida.”
More information on transportation options to matches, including shuttle services, is available at Brightline World Cup transportation info.
