April 21, 2026
TAKE BRIGHTLINE TO RACE WEEKEND AT HARD ROCK STADIUM MAY 1-3
Groups of 3 or more save 25% on Adult SMART fares between South Florida and Orlando
Miami, FL (April 21, 2026) – Brightline, proud partner of the Miami Dolphins & Hard Rock Stadium, is excited to announce the return of fan-friendly transportation options to the 2026 edition of the Big Race, happening May 1 – 3 at Hard Rock Stadium and the Miami International Autodrome.
Once again, Brightline Aventura Station will serve as the designated east pick-up and drop-off location for the weekend’s highly anticipated race. With Brightline also connecting Orlando, fans traveling from Central Florida can catch a ride to the course without the hassle of driving and enjoy a weekend of high-speed racing, order-to-seat onboard, world-class hospitality and more.
Fans looking to attend the race weekend can book Brightline from Orlando, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Miami to the Aventura Station, where a complimentary Hard Rock Stadium Connect shuttle will take them to and from the event. Just look for the Hard Rock Connect icon when booking and show your Brightline ticket.
Brightline will arrive and depart the Aventura Brightline Station throughout the weekend with the specific schedule available at www.gobrightline.com. Shuttles depart the Aventura Station 10 minutes after trains arrive and return from the stadium one hour before departing trains. The dedicated stadium drop-off/pick-up area will be at Lot 16 near the Gate 3 Pedestrian Bridge.
Shuttle Drop Off and Pick Up
Departures: 10 minutes after every train arrival
Pickups: depart 1 hour before your train time
Location: Hard Rock Stadium’s Lot 16.
RACE WEEKEND ACTIVATIONS AT AVENTURA STATION
Throughout race weekend, Aventura station will have special tastings and food pairings, offer guests race day swag, and more. For those traveling out of MiamiCentral, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach, a specialty race day cocktail will be available at Brightline’s signature Mary Mary bar. Guests who book PREMIUM can indulge in complimentary food and beverages including select cocktails and alcoholic beverages available in the PREMIUM lounge and onboard.
Complimentary Hard Rock Stadium Connect shuttle to and from Hard Rock Stadium is available for guests with train tickets, parking passes, or arriving via preferred rideshare options. For more information about Brightline and its service during race weekend, and to book tickets, visit www.gobrightline.com.
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
Ashley Blasewitz, Brightline, ashley.blasewitz@gobrightline.com
Michael Hicks, Brightline, mhicks@bltrain.com