The Los Angeles Metro will provide direct bus service to eight FIFA World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium in 2026, partnering with regional transit providers to ease access amid limited parking. Reservations for parking and transit passes are now available from multiple locations across the area. The service aims to offer affordable and convenient travel for fans attending the events in June and July.
The Los Angeles Metro has outlined plans for direct bus service to the eight FIFA World Cup matches scheduled at Los Angeles Stadium, known as SoFi Stadium for non-World Cup events, located in Inglewood near Los Angeles International Airport. The initiative, announced in coordination with more than 10 regional transit providers and charter bus companies, addresses anticipated challenges like limited parking and heavy traffic during the tournament.
Service will depart from nine key locations accessible via Metro buses and trains, with parking available at most sites. These include Hawthorne/Lennox Station and Crenshaw Station on the Metro C Line, each with parking at $120 plus fees or an early bird rate of $101.89 including fees; El Camino College in Torrance, served by Metro Bus Line 210, GTran's Bus Line 3, and Torrance Transit's Lines 2, 5, and 10, with similar parking rates; Harbor Gateway Transit Center in Gardena on the Metro J Line, at $90 plus fees or $69.71 early bird; North Hollywood Station and Pierce College Station on the Metro B and G Lines, at $75 plus fees or $58.99 early bird; Downtown Long Beach on the Metro A Line; and Union Station in Downtown Los Angeles on multiple Metro lines, Metrolink, and Amtrak, with parking details forthcoming. The LAX/Metro Transit Center on the C and K Lines has no parking.
Each digital parking pass includes transit fares for three people. Buses will run up to four hours before matches and depart the stadium for 90 minutes afterward. Fares remain standard at $1.75 one-way or $3.50 round-trip, payable via contactless credit cards or TAP cards/apps. Details on accessible services will be released later.
The matches include USA vs Paraguay on June 12, Iran vs New Zealand on June 15, Switzerland vs TBD on June 18, Belgium vs Iran on June 21, USA vs TBD on June 25, Round of 32 matches on June 28 and July 2, and a Quarterfinal on July 10. Metro will also support the FIFA Fan Festival at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum from June 11 to 15, accessible via the E Line's Expo Park/USC and Expo/Vermont stations, and 10 fan zones across Los Angeles County via public transit. Enhanced rail service on key routes will complement the special buses, while regular operations continue for daily riders.
Safety measures include Metro Ambassadors in green shirts for guidance and additional staff for cleanliness. Reservations can be made via links on the Metro website for each match date.
