MIAMI-DADE COUNTY ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL TRANSPORTATION HUBS FOR FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ MATCHES IN MIAMI

MIAMI, FL (May 8, 2026) – As Miami-Dade County prepares to welcome the world for FIFA World Cup 2026™, the Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) is announcing the four official transportation hubs that will serve the Miami Game Day Express shuttle service for matches hosted at Miami Gardens’ Miami Stadium.

 

The free Miami Game Day Express shuttle service will provide verified ticket holders with direct transportation to Miami Stadium on match days, helping fans travel efficiently while reducing traffic congestion and parking demand near the venue. Shuttle service will operate from four strategically located regional transit hubs designed to provide easy access for fans traveling to the stadium from across South Florida.

 

The four confirmed Miami Game Day Express shuttle hubs are:

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza Metrorail Station
• Golden Glades Multimodal Transit Station / Tri-Rail
• Aventura Brightline Station
• Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

The announcement marks a major milestone in Miami-Dade County’s integrated mobility strategy for FIFA World Cup 2026™, which includes regional transit coordination, expanded public transportation access, dedicated shuttle operations, and enhanced rider communications. These efforts will help encourage transit use throughout the tournament while helping reduce roadway congestion around Miami Stadium and key event areas.

 

“With hundreds of thousands of visitors expected in Miami-Dade County during FIFA World Cup 2026™, we are focused on delivering a mobility experience that is safe, efficient, and easy to navigate for residents and visitors alike,” said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. “These transportation hubs reflect the collaboration and planning that will ensure a seamless experience for everyone coming together to celebrate the world’s largest sporting event.”

 

The Miami Game Day Express shuttle service will operate exclusively for verified ticket holders on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans will be able to access the hubs through a combination of Metrorail, Metrobus, Tri-Rail, Brightline, rideshare services, and park-and-ride facilities.

 

“FIFA World Cup 2026™ presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase Miami-Dade County’s multimodal transportation network on a global stage,” said Miami-Dade County, Department of Transportation and Public Works Department Director & CEO, Stacy L. Miller. “Our focus is on helping fans travel safely and efficiently on game days and throughout their visit, while minimizing impacts on residents and the surrounding community. The Miami Game Day Express hubs are designed to connect riders across multiple transportation systems and provide a reliable, convenient path to the stadium.”

 

DTPW is also coordinating closely with regional transportation and mobility partners, including Tri-Rail and Brightline, to support seamless travel throughout the tournament.

 

“FIFA World Cup 2026™ is an opportunity to showcase South Florida’s connectivity, and Tri-Rail will play an important role in linking communities across Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade counties to the Miami Game Day Express hubs,” said Diane Hernandez Del Calvo, SFRTA Interim Executive Director. “We are excited to support an event of this scale by providing an efficient and accessible transportation option.”

 

"We’re grateful to Miami-Dade County for selecting the Brightline Aventura Station as one of the FIFA World Cup 2026 mobility hubs," said Patrick Goddard, CEO, Brightline Trains Florida. “Brightline’s partnership with Miami-Dade County will open access to the FIFA World Cup to residents across South Florida and Orlando with seamless train-to-game shuttles. We invite World Cup attendees to visit our website and see how easy and affordable it is to watch their favorite match car-free and carefree.”

 

Miami-Dade County is preparing to welcome large numbers of visitors and fans from around the world during the tournament period, with seven matches scheduled to take place at Miami Gardens’ Miami Stadium and an extended FIFA Fan Fest™ celebration planned for Downtown Miami’s Bayfront Park.

 

Additional details regarding Fan Fest transportation options, expanded transit service hours, mobility updates, and operational information will be released in the coming weeks. Miami’s FIFA Fan Fest™ is expected to run from June 13 through July 5, 2026, at Bayfront Park in Downtown Miami.

 

For mobility updates, transportation maps, and future announcements related to FIFA World Cup 2026™, visit miamidade.gov/wc26mobility

 

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