Miami Foil GP 2026: eFoil Racing at Miami Marine Stadium on November 15
The Miami Foil GP on Nov 15, 2026: Foil Racing League eFoil race at Miami Marine Stadium. Schedule, format, prize money, free entry and the Aerofoils tent.
Key Takeaways
- The Miami Foil GP takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key. The first heat starts at 8:00 AM.
- Around 40 riders race in four divisions (Pro, Open Men, Open Women, Youth) plus an Enduro, for a $10,000 purse.
- Riders race head to head on two mirrored courses. A win scores 3 points, a finish 1 and a crash 0. The best riders go into a knockout bracket.
- Spectator entry is free and parking costs $20 for the day. There is a vendor village with food trucks, music and demo rides.
- Aerofoils has a tent with products on display. Come by to see us: at the tent you can arrange a test session.
Short answer: The Miami Foil GP is an electric hydrofoil race organized by the Foil Racing League (FRL). It runs on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Miami Marine Stadium, 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami. Watching is free. Heats start at 8:00 AM, the finals run in the afternoon and the awards follow at about 5:15 PM.
The Miami Foil GP is the first full race day of the Foil Racing League, a new US league for flatwater eFoil racing, in which riders on battery-powered hydrofoil boards race head to head on identical courses.
An eFoil is an electric surfboard with an underwater wing, the hydrofoil. Once the board picks up speed, the wing lifts it above the surface, much like an airplane wing lifts a plane. Racing turns that quiet glide into a contest of speed, cornering and battery management. This guide covers everything you need for race day. We will update it with the results after the event.
What Is the Miami Foil GP?
The Miami Foil GP is the flagship event of the Foil Racing League. The league was founded in Miami to give eFoil racing a real season in the United States, from local races up to a national ranking. Miami is its first full race day, presented by UBS. For 2027 the league plans a national tour with eight stops from February to October, ending in a National Championship, according to its about page.
Two founders lead the league. Brian Grubb, co-founder and president, is a five-time world champion, a Red Bull athlete since 2001 and a pioneer of wakeskating, who moved into competitive foiling in 2018. Jamie Finn, co-founder and CEO, comes from the technology and finance world. The racing is electric only.
Several eFoil brands support the event as official sponsors, among them Aerofoils, Lift Foils and Waydoo. Lift Foils is the league's founding partner.
When and Where Is the Miami Foil GP?
The race takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Miami Marine Stadium, 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, FL 33149 (open in Google Maps). The stadium sits on Virginia Key, on the causeway between downtown Miami and Key Biscayne. The first heat starts at 8:00 AM (Eastern Time). The awards ceremony is planned for about 5:15 PM.
The race weekend has three parts, according to the official schedule:
| Day | What happens | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, Nov 13 | FRL Showcase: eFoil exhibition at the E1 Miami GP, from 11:00 AM | E1 Miami GP race site |
| Saturday, Nov 14 | Practice day and riders meetings for every division | Miami Watersports Complex |
| Sunday, Nov 15 | Race day: round robins, finals, Enduro and awards | Miami Marine Stadium |
Race Day Schedule
The times below are rounded. The league plans each block to the minute in its official schedule and notes that heat times can shift on the day.
| About (ET) | Race |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Youth round robin |
| 8:30 AM | Open Men round robin, heats A and B |
| 10:15 AM | Open Women round robin |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch break |
| 12:00 PM | Pro round robin |
| 2:30 PM | Knockout rounds and finals: Open Men, then Open Women, then Pro |
| 4:30 PM | The Enduro (full field) |
| 5:15 PM | Awards ceremony |
Best time to come: If you can only make part of the day, plan for the afternoon. From about 2:30 PM the knockout rounds and finals of all divisions follow each other, with the Pro final last.
How Does the Race Format Work?
The format is built for head-to-head racing that spectators can follow at a glance. Two riders launch side by side on two mirrored, identical courses. Whoever crosses the line first wins the heat. Because both courses are the same, the result depends on the rider, not on the lane.
1. Round robin. In each division, every rider races every other rider. Points decide the ranking: a win scores 3 points, a finish scores 1 point and a crash scores 0 points. Consistency pays: a rider who never falls collects points even in lost heats.
2. Knockout. The best riders of the round robin move into a bracket. In the Pro division, the top eight go into quarterfinals. In Open Men, the top four of each heat go through. In Open Women, the top four meet in the semifinals.
3. Final. The last four riders of each division race for the podium and the prize money.
4. The Enduro. At the end of the day, the whole field races together on a longer course. It tests speed, control and battery strategy. A rider who pushes too hard early risks running low before the finish.
Who Is Racing, and What Is the Prize Money?
About 40 of the best eFoil riders in the world are expected in Miami, with pros traveling in from around the world. There are four divisions with ten riders each: Pro, Open Men, Open Women and Youth (under 18). The Enduro is open to riders of every division as an add-on.
The total purse is $10,000, split as follows according to the official schedule:
| Division | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pro | $2,500 | $1,500 | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Open Men | $1,000 | $500 | $300 | $1,800 |
| Open Women | $1,000 | $500 | $300 | $1,800 |
| Enduro | $1,400 | $1,400 | ||
| Youth | Gear and trophies |
The Youth winners receive equipment instead of money, such as a board package, a foil or wing and a gear voucher.
Aerofoils on the Race Circuit: Team Rider Clemens Kresser
Aerofoils boards are no strangers to race courses. Clemens Kresser is an Austrian eFoil racer and an Aerofoils team rider. He races the Aerofoils Competition, our smallest and fastest carbon board, and has raced many events on the international circuit. In Miami he starts in the Pro division. A few selected results:
- Dubai International eFoil Race 2025: 2nd place in the main race (our report)
- SFT E-Foil World Cup final, Abu Dhabi 2025: 2nd place (our report)
- SFT E-Foil World Cup Munich 2026: 2nd place in the Pro class and winner of the Masters (40+), as reported by E-SURFER
- SFT eFoil World Cup Lake Garda 2026: 3rd place in the Pro Men final, as reported by E-SURFER
Clemens Kresser on the Aerofoils Competition at the SFT E-Foil World Cup final in Abu Dhabi. Photo: Lukas K. Stiller
Racing is a hard test for an eFoil: full power, tight turns and hard landings, on lakes and at sea. The Competition was sold as the Audi e-tron foil Competition until the cooperation with Audi ended.
Watching the pros: The Pro round robin starts at about noon. The Pro knockout and final close the racing program in the late afternoon, before the Enduro.
Can Spectators Watch the Miami Foil GP?
Yes. Spectator entry is free, and the event is planned as a day out for the whole family. All-day parking costs $20. Around the race course there is a vendor village with sponsor tents, food trucks, DJ music and demo rides, plus a fan zone, and a highly engaged eFoil community.
If you want to watch from the water, the organizers offer a VIP Boat Experience for $100, which includes the finals and the podium ceremony, according to the official Miami and Beaches event listing.
Visit Aerofoils at the Miami Foil GP
Aerofoils is an official sponsor of the Miami Foil GP and will have a tent at the race with products on display. Come by to see us. At the Aerofoils tent you can arrange a test session. Rudi Miklosvary from the Aerofoils team will be there.
Our range goes from the inflatable Hyperfly, made for first flights, to the Competition that Clemens Kresser races. The Airfly, Adventure and Performance sit in between. We recently showed the full range at our first US boat show, the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.
Aerofoils is a German eFoil maker, founded in 2017, with design, production and support in Weißdorf, Bavaria. Our drive sits in the fuselage below the board, and the propeller is fully enclosed, so there is no open propeller next to riders or swimmers. Our earlier boards were sold as the Audi e-tron foil.
Where Can You Find the Results?
The official results will be published on the Foil Racing League website and on the league's Instagram channel. As of publication, the league has not announced a livestream, so Instagram is the best place to follow the day remotely.
We will update this article after the race with the podium of every division.
Want to Ride an eFoil in Miami?
Race day is the easiest way to see eFoils up close in Miami, but you don't have to wait for the next race to try one. If you want to know how to get an Aerofoils eFoil in the United States, visit our US website or contact us. You can also book a free consultation with our team and arrange a test ride there for a later date.
Not sure which board fits you? Our Board Match Quiz suggests one in a few questions. If you are new to the sport, our guide How to eFoil explains your first flight step by step.
Our Conclusion
The Miami Foil GP brings top-level eFoil racing to one of the best flatwater venues in the United States, with free entry and a full family program. The format is easy to follow: two riders, two identical courses, one winner per heat. We are proud to support the first full race day of the Foil Racing League.
Come by the Aerofoils tent on November 15 and arrange your test session there. Until then, explore our eFoils or take the Board Match Quiz.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When and where is the Miami Foil GP 2026?
The Miami Foil GP takes place on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Miami Marine Stadium, 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, on Virginia Key. The first heat starts at 8:00 AM Eastern Time, and the awards ceremony is planned for about 5:15 PM.
Is the Miami Foil GP free to watch?
Yes. Spectator entry is free. All-day parking costs $20. A VIP Boat Experience on the water costs $100 and includes the finals and the podium ceremony.
How does scoring work in Foil Racing League races?
Riders race head to head on two mirrored courses in a round robin. A win scores 3 points, a finish 1 point and a crash 0 points. The best riders advance to a knockout bracket, and the last four race the final.
How much prize money is there at the Miami Foil GP?
The total purse is $10,000. The Pro winner receives $2,500. Open Men and Open Women winners receive $1,000 each, and the Enduro winner $1,400. Youth riders race for gear and trophies.
What is the Enduro in eFoil racing?
The Enduro is a long race in which the full field starts together. Unlike the short head-to-head heats, it tests speed, control and battery strategy: riders must manage their battery so they still have power at the finish.
Who is Aerofoils team rider Clemens Kresser?
Clemens Kresser is an Austrian eFoil racer and Aerofoils team rider. He races the Aerofoils Competition, formerly sold as the Audi e-tron foil Competition, and starts in the Pro division in Miami. In 2026 he finished 2nd in the Pro class at the SFT E-Foil World Cup Munich and 3rd in the Pro Men final at Lake Garda.
Can I arrange an eFoil test session at the Miami Foil GP?
Yes. Aerofoils has a tent at the race with products on display. At the tent you can arrange a test session.
Where can I find the Miami Foil GP results?
The official results are published on foilracingleague.com and on the league's Instagram channel @foilracing. This article will also be updated with the podiums after the race.
This race guide comes from an eFoil manufacturer in Germany and an official sponsor of the Miami Foil GP (about us). Event details are from the Foil Racing League and can change on the day.
