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SEA26 soccer
Seattle welcomes the world! And King County Metro is the best way to get around on transit. Whether you’re a tourist or a local, heading to live matches, viewing parties or sightseeing, Metro is the most convenient way to travel. From how to pay, to planning your trip, use the rider tips below to have a fun and successful SEA26 experience.
Match Day reroutes
Get to a fan celebration
See transit options for each fan celebration location.
Get to the match
Bus
Metro moves the most riders of any transit agency in the northwestern United States. And we’re ready to welcome the world for SEA26! Ride our buses to and from the Seattle Stadium, around the city, and to all four Fan Celebration locations (Seattle Center, Pacific Place, Waterfront Park and Victory Hall in SODO). Choose from Metro’s regular bus service, our special Match Day Shuttles and the Waterfront Shuttle. Use our Trip Planner to see which options work best for you.
Rail
Metro operates Sound Transit’s Link light rail in King County, along with the Seattle Streetcar. There will be increased light rail service on all match days with trains running every 4-8 minutes. For all six matches, Sounder game trains will also be added.
Water Taxi
Ride Metro’s Water Taxi for a fast, fun and affordable trip across the water. Our boats travel between downtown Seattle to West Seattle or Vashon Island. The views are beautiful and not to be missed!
Metro Flex
Metro’s on-demand services bring transit to you. Use your smartphone to book rides on Metro Flex vehicles in neighborhoods around Seattle—all for the same price as a bus ride. Connect to your destination or other types of transit.
Ridematching
SEA26 fans can also find a carpool, bike or walk partner to the game! Create an account or login, then create a trip with your desired trip origin and destination. You will be matched with potential carpool, bike or walk partners who have entered a similar trip. Trip destinations can include the Seattle Stadium, a Link light rail station, a local watch party and more!
More ways to connect to transit
Explore park-and-rides, secure bike parking, and shared bike/scooter options to help make your trip to and from the match easier.
Plan your trip
Trip planner
Use our trip planner to find transit directions to your destinations. See route schedules, stops, maps and transit alerts.
Transit app
Use the Transit app to find transit directions to your destinations.
Text for departures
Text your stop ID to 62550 to receive the next departure times of transit at your stop.
Service advisories
Stay informed on service alerts and interruptions, and solutions to help with your trip.
Seattle transit system maps
Tap or select the map to enlarge and explore the regional transportation system or explore a map of the downtown Seattle transit system.
For trip planning assistance, call Metro customer service at 206-553-3000, Monday through Friday, 6 am to 6 pm.
If you need an interpreter, we can still help! Press 1 to be connected to someone who speaks your language. Hearing-impaired riders can dial WA Relay at 711.
Gameday tips
How to prepare
Seattle is expected to host up to 750,000 visitors for the SEA26 soccer tournament. Luckily, Metro is prepared to welcome you on transit with more drivers and vehicles! With so many events, crowds and excitement, here’s how you can prepare.
- Plan your trip.
- Leave early for destinations.
- Know how to pay.
- Stay safe: wait in marked areas and follow traffic safety laws.
- Visit the Metro Matters blog for the latest SEA26 soccer news.
Need help in another language?
Call to request an interpreter: 206-553-3000
Hearing-impaired riders can dial WA Relay at 711.
How to ride
Step 1: Plan your trip
Use Metro's Trip Planner to find the best routes for your trip, and where to board and exit transit. Type in your starting address and where you'd like to go. Choose a time and a date, and your transit choices will appear.
Step 2: Find your stop
All buses have a route number or letter. Bus stops are marked by a pole and a sign. This sign will list all bus routes that stop there. Make sure the route you want to ride is listed on our signs.
Step 3: Board and pay using one of the ways below.
- Ask the driver if you need extra help boarding—they will operate the front door ramp.
- Tap on with an ORCA card.
- Tap on with your credit or debit card, smartphone or smartwatch.
- Purchase a Transit GO Ticket on your phone app, select it when you’re ready to ride and then show the driver.
Step 4: Request a stop and exit
Watch and listen for your stop to be announced. When your stop is next, pull the yellow cord or push a red STOP button.
The STOP REQUESTED sign will light up and a bell will ding. Exit through a side or back door unless you need the front door ramp.
Regional connections
Contact us
- Phone: 206-553-3000
- WA Relay: 711
Call Center hours of operation
- Open 6 am to 6 pm for trip planning and lost and found calls.
- Open 8 am to 5 pm for fare/pass information and customer comments.
- Closed on weekends and holidays
For general King County information
- Phone: 206-296-0100
- Directory: departments, agencies and offices