Los Angeles is getting closer to hosting one of the biggest sporting events in the world: the FIFA World Cup 2026. Eight matches will bring a massive wave of visitors from around the globe. The city is preparing for packed streets, busy stations, and heavy demand around the stadium.
To avoid chaos, Metro has designed a simple “hat trick” transportation plan to move fans smoothly, safely, and without relying on cars.
Getting fans to the stadium
Metro will provide affordable and direct service from key rail stations and locations across the region, acting as main access points to the stadium. These include:
- Crenshaw Station.
- Downtown Long Beach.
- El Camino College.
- Harbor Gateway Transit Center.
- Hawthorne/Lennox Station.
- L.A. Union Station.
- LAX/Metro Transit Center Station.
- North Hollywood Station.
- Pierce College.
From these hubs, fans will be able to reach the games with fewer transfers and less confusion. The goal is to make the journey simple and predictable, so people can skip driving and avoid parking stress altogether.
Frequency and capacity
On match days, Metro will increase train service on key routes to handle the surge of passengers. Trains will run more often before kickoff and after the final whistle. Service is timed around the event, with arrivals up to three hours before games and departures up to 90 minutes after, helping prevent overcrowding and delays.
Simple and affordable travel
Last but not least, Metro will add multilingual signage, extra staff and volunteers, and enhanced security to guide visitors through the system. Accessibility will also be improved for people with disabilities.
Prices stay simple and low, as per usual: $1.75 per ride or $3.50 round trip, the same as regular fares. Meanwhile, parking near the stadium can range from $55 to $95 plus fees.
