Sound Transit to run additional service for Seattle's 'Summer of Soccer'

March 2, 2026
Sound Transit is preparing to welcome FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer attendees by running additional service in June and July for Link light rail as well as special Sounder game trains.

Passengers taking transit to the games at the renamed Seattle Stadium (800 Occidental Ave. S.) during the tournament can find all the information they need in one place by visiting https://www.soundtransit.org/soccertournament.

Helpful to visitors and locals alike, last month ORCA launched tap-to-pay, which allows transit riders to use any contactless debit or credit card to pay their fare. On March 28, the 2 Line will begin service across Lake Washington, connecting Redmond to Lynnwood via Downtown Seattle. Also that day, the agency will launch new overnight ST Express bus service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to downtown Seattle.

During the tournament, passengers will be encouraged to use multiple stations to get to the games — from the north, use Pioneer Square; from the south, use Stadium; from the east (and ADA passengers), use International District/Chinatown.

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