Foil Racing League launches first Miami race weekend ahead of 2027 U.S. tour

Foil Racing League will debut in Miami Nov. 13-15 with a showcase at the E1 Miami GP and the first Miami Foil GP at Miami Marine Stadium. The U.S.-based eFoil racing league says the weekend opens its path to a national tour in 2027.

Why it matters: - Foil Racing League is trying to turn flatwater eFoil racing into a U.S. spectator and participation sport. - The Miami debut gives the league a major launchpad at an electric racing event with a built-in audience. - The league says the weekend is the first step toward a 2027 national tour that will award points toward a national ranking.

What happened: - Foil Racing League announced its first race weekend in Miami for Nov. 13-15, 2026. - The weekend is presented by UBS Bank, with support from Aerofoils, Land Rover Coral Gables, Lift and Waydoo. - FRL riders will race a showcase at the E1 Miami GP 2026 on Friday, Nov. 13. - The Miami Foil GP follows on Sunday, Nov. 15, at Miami Marine Stadium. - The league says the Miami events mark the debut of its U.S. racing circuit ahead of a 2027 national tour.

The details: - Friday’s showcase takes place during the E1 Miami GP 2026, the electric powerboat championship’s season-finale double-header. - Sunday’s event features the world’s best eFoil racers across Pro, Open Men, Women and Youth fields. - Pool play on short buoy courses leads to bracket finals. - The day ends with the Enduro, a six-mile race around the stadium basin. - The Miami Foil GP runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Miami Marine Stadium, 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149. - Admission is free, and all-day parking costs $20. - The release notes that E1 ticketing details for Friday were not included. - Foil Racing League was founded by Jamie Finn and watersports legend Brian Grubb. - The league is headquartered in Miami. - More information is available at foilracingleague.com and @foilracing.

Between the lines: - FRL is positioning eFoil racing as both a professional competition and an entry point for new riders. - Miami gives the league proximity to elite electric racing, water-sports fans and a recognizable venue. - The sponsorship mix suggests FRL is leaning on both consumer brands and sports-adjacent partners to build credibility early.

What’s next: - FRL says stops, host cities, dates and tour partners for the 2027 national tour will be announced in the coming months. - The league plans to use Miami as the opening leg for a broader U.S. schedule. - The 2027 tour will award points toward a national ranking.