BRIGHTLINE NAMED OFFICIAL MIAMI WORLD CUP 2026™ HOST CITY SUPPORTER 

Miami, FL (May 19, 2026) – The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee today announced a strategic alliance with Brightline, naming the company an Official Miami World Cup 2026™ Host City Supporter. 

 

The collaboration strengthens Miami’s integrated mobility strategy, supporting safe, efficient, and sustainable fan movement during the largest FIFA World Cup™ in history. As South Florida prepares to welcome thousands of visitors from around the world, coordinated transportation planning remains central to delivering a seamless tournament experience. The partnership further positions Miami as one of the most accessible Host Cities, strengthening connectivity between downtown hospitality hubs, entertainment districts, and Miami Stadium. 

 

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ will mark the first edition of the tournament to feature 48 teams competing across 104 matches in three countries. In Miami, seven matches, including a quarterfinal, and a bronze final, will take place at Miami Stadium, underscoring the importance of coordinated regional transportation planning. 

 

During the tournament, Brightline’s Aventura Station—the closest rail station to Miami Stadium—will serve as one of four designated transportation hubs under the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Mobility Plan (“the Mobility Plan”). From there, fans with a valid match ticket will connect to designated stadium via shuttle services operating as part of the Mobility Plan, providing a structured and reliable transportation option for travel to and from matches. Fans without match tickets can also get in on the excitement by traveling to the FIFA Fan Festival via Brightline’s MiamiCentral Station, a short walk to Bayfront Park where the tournament will be brought to life with live broadcast of matches, entertainment, food, interactive fan experiences and more. 

 

This integrated system is designed to support continuous, high-frequency movement of fans between regional transit hubs and the stadium campus. 

 

Fans traveling to matches will be able to: 

• Board Brightline at any of the stations, including MiamiCentral in Downtown Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach or Orlando. 
• Arrive at Brightline Aventura Station via higher-speed rail service. 
• Transfer to Miami Stadium by shuttle services operating under the Mobility Plan (by showing a valid ticket to the match). 

Return service will operate in alignment with match schedules, supporting safe and orderly post-match departures. 

 

This coordinated transportation model reflects a multi-agency mobility strategy designed to reduce roadway congestion, enhance public safety, and improve the overall spectator experience while supporting environmentally responsible travel during peak tournament periods. 

 

As part of its role as an Official Miami World Cup 2026™ Host City Supporter, Brightline will activate across official Miami World Cup 2026™ Host City experiences, contributing to fan-facing programming and regional celebrations that enhance the quality of life for residents while delivering a seamless and memorable experience for visitors throughout the tournament period. 

 

By encouraging rail-based transportation and coordinated transit options, the Miami Host Committee and Brightline are advancing shared sustainability goals while reinforcing Miami’s readiness to host a global sporting event of unprecedented scale. 

 

In addition, Brightline has provided dedicated office space at its MiamiCentral Station to support the activation of the Miami Volunteer Center. The facility will serve as the operational hub for more than 6,000 local volunteers, hosting training, orientation, uniform distribution, and deployment activities. This contribution further underscores Brightline’s commitment to supporting the infrastructure and people behind a successful FIFA World Cup 2026™ in Miami. 

 

“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,” said Patrick Goddard, CEO of Brightline Florida and member of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee. “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to delivering safe, seamless, and sustainable mobility for fans throughout the tournament while fans enjoy an unforgettable FIFA World Cup experience.” 

 

“The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is about more than matches—it is about bringing communities together,” said Rodney Barreto, Chairman of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee. “Brightline’s involvement helps create a more seamless and welcoming experience for visitors while leaving a lasting transportation legacy that benefits South Florida long after the final whistle.” 

 

To learn more about transportation options to FIFA World Cup matches at Miami Stadium, including shuttle options, visit www.gobrightline.com/fifaworldcup for more information.  

 

ABOUT THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ MIAMI HOST COMMITTEE

Working in partnership with FIFA and associated sports and municipal entities, the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Miami Host Committee was established to maximize opportunities and deliver an unmatched FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience that creates enduring economic, social, recreational, and cultural opportunities in communities throughout Miami-Dade County.  

 

ABOUT BRIGHTLINE

Brightline seamlessly connects travelers to top destinations and major events between Central and South Florida with stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The company offers a hospitality-centric experience designed to reinvent train travel at a comparable price to driving or flying. Brightline is recognized as one of TIME100’s Most Influential Companies, one of the World’s 50 Most Innovative by Fast Company and one of the fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast by Inc. The company focuses on city pairs that are too close to fly and too long to drive. Construction is currently underway to connect Las Vegas to Southern California. For more information, visit www.gobrightline.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

 

MEDIA CONTACTS

Brightline

Ashley Blasewitz, Brightline, ashley.blasewitz@gobrightline.com

Michael Hicks, Brightline, mhicks@bltrain.com  

Miami Host Committee

Fernanda Aceves, Media@MiamiFWC26.com