As the 2026 World Cup kicks off in Los Angeles, fans are advised to consider public transportation to avoid high parking fees near SoFi Stadium. LA Metro is offering special services, including shuttle buses and watch parties, to facilitate travel to the stadium.

Public Transportation Options

For fans coming from Orange, Ventura, and San Diego counties, Amtrak Surfliner is running additional routes and dates to get to Union Station. From there, visitors can purchase special edition FIFA World Cup TAP cards for LA Metro, which includes access to shuttle buses and watch parties.

A team of about 2,000 transit agency employees will be deployed throughout Los Angeles County during the tournament to assist riders using the agency’s enhanced transit services. These workers will supplement bus operators, Metro Ambassadors, transit security personnel, and other frontline staff to help visitors traveling to matches, fan zones, and other World Cup-related events.

Some parking facilities near the stadium are charging as much as $300 for one day, despite being a few blocks away from the game site. In contrast, LA Metro’s public transportation options provide a more affordable and convenient alternative.

Heavy Traffic Expected

CalTrans is warning fans to expect heavy traffic on game days, with signs along the freeways advising drivers to use public transportation. Los Angeles is scheduled to host eight World Cup matches during the tournament, and fans are encouraged to plan ahead and use LA Metro’s services to avoid traffic and parking hassles.

Original reporting: NBC4 Los Angeles — read the source article.