JOIN US THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Travel
Countdown to Game Time Starts the Moment You Arrive!
The Orange Blossom Classic Committee and the City of Miami Gardens look forward to welcoming you on Labor Day Weekend. Get ready for a weekend of fun-filled activities for residents, families, students, alumni and sports enthusiasts. To start carefully planning your visit, you can choose from a variety of hotels with select rates.
Hotels & Accommodations
Hotel partners and special room blocks for Orange Blossom Classic weekend!
We’ll be adding a curated list of recommended hotels with preferred rates, convenient locations, and group booking options.
These hotel listings will include:
Booking Assistance for the Orange Blossom Classic
For questions or assistance booking your hotels:
Contact: Liz Wagner, Hotel Specialist
(404) 472-5867
Stadium Location
The Orange Blossom Classic is played at Hard Rock Stadium, a world-class sporting venue in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Hard Rock Stadium
347 Don Shula Drive
Miami Gardens, FL 33056, USA
This modern facility offers great sightlines, ample seating, and amenities for fans attending the Classic and other major sporting events.
Travel Packages & Group Travel
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Travel by Shaiy
Travel by Shaiy provides group travel and full-service travel packages for the 2026 Orange Blossom Classic HBCU Weekend Experience.
From hotel accommodations to curated experiences, groups of 25 or more can enjoy a seamless, all-inclusive approach to experiencing OBC and everything South Florida has to offer.
Whether you’re traveling with friends, alumni groups, or organizations, this is your opportunity to plan your weekend with ease and intention.
Contact: Shaiy at shaiy@travelbyshaiy.com
305-409-2133
Getting Around: Transportation Tips
Whether you’re driving in from South Florida or arriving by train, here are some ways to travel to the Classic:
Group Travel
Charter buses and private car service options can simplify arrival and departure logistics for groups or VIP guests and help you avoid parking congestion.
Train Access
For visitors arriving by Brightline from areas like Orlando, West Palm Beach, or Fort Lauderdale, the Aventura station offers a convenient connection with rideshare or shuttle options to the stadium.
Ride Share & Shuttle Options
Ride share drop-offs are organized near designated lots around the stadium. After the event, pickup areas may require walking from nearby zones.
Some park-and-ride shuttle services operate from nearby satellite lots, providing an alternative to on-site parking.
By Car & Parking
Hard Rock Stadium is easily accessible via Florida’s Turnpike and main regional highways.
On-site and nearby parking lots are available, but event parking tends to sell out quickly — purchasing parking passes ahead of time is strongly recommended.
Explore This City
Dade County
We’ve got you booked and busy with an itinerary packed full of exciting 2025 Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic.
But if you want to see the sights of the surrounding city, Miami has so much to offer.
Explore Miami
Your visit to the Orange Blossom Classic doesn’t have to end after the game. South Florida is a destination worth exploring:
Preferred Travel Partner
Whether you’re traveling from Orlando or West Palm Beach for OBC Weekend, Brightline connects you straight into the action in South Florida.
Use promo code OBC15 for 15% off SMART or PREMIUM fares and ride brighter to the 2025 Invesco QQQ Orange Blossom Classic.
Booking window: Now – August 31
Travel window: August 29 – August 31
Restrictions: Origin or Destination must include Aventura (AVE)
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