Brightline is relaunching its Buzzer Beater game-day train service for the Miami HEAT's 2026-27 season, linking Orlando and four South Florida cities to MiamiCentral station ahead of the October 21 home opener.

Which cities does the Buzzer Beater train connect to Miami?

Brightline's Buzzer Beater service connects Orlando, West Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale and Aventura to MiamiCentral station in downtown Miami. The trains serve Miami HEAT home games at Kaseya Center, giving fans across the region a rail option for reaching the arena without driving into downtown.

  • Orlando to MiamiCentral, the longest leg of the route
  • West Palm Beach and Boca Raton in Palm Beach County
  • Fort Lauderdale in Broward County
  • Aventura in northern Miami-Dade County

When does the Buzzer Beater service start?

The Buzzer Beater service starts with the Miami HEAT's season opener against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 21, 2026, at Kaseya Center. Brightline is bringing the game-day trains back for the 2026-27 season, according to CBS12 / CW34. Fans can plan rail trips to the opener and to HEAT home games that follow.

  • Season opener: October 21, 2026, against the Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Venue: Kaseya Center in downtown Miami
  • Season covered: 2026-27 HEAT home schedule

How far is Kaseya Center from MiamiCentral station?

Kaseya Center sits about a 15-minute walk from MiamiCentral station, according to CBS12 / CW34. Riders who arrive by Brightline can reach the arena on foot without a rideshare, a parking garage or a transfer to another transit line. The short walk keeps the trip simple for fans arriving from the north.

  • Walking time: roughly 15 minutes, per CBS12 / CW34
  • No parking or rideshare required for the final leg
  • Fans should allow walking time before tipoff
  • Post-game trips back to the station follow the same route

What does the Buzzer Beater service mean for downtown Miami?

The Buzzer Beater service gives HEAT fans from Orlando and four South Florida cities a rail alternative to driving to Kaseya Center, and it routes game-day visitors through MiamiCentral station. Brightline is using the arrival point at the downtown station to connect regional riders directly to the arena district.

  • Rail option for fans traveling from Orlando and South Florida cities
  • Game-day arrivals concentrated at MiamiCentral station
  • Walkable connection between the station and the arena

CBS12 / CW34 reported the original story on the return of the Buzzer Beater service.