Sound Transit reports high ridership for World Cup matches in Seattle
The Seattle Times • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 11:49 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Seattle's light rail carried the third-largest crowds ever for a World Cup event during recent matches. Following a match earlier this week, Sound Transit noted that fans experienced significant wait times, averaging about an hour to board trains. The public transportation agency anticipates even more riders on Friday when the U.S. soccer team faces Australia at noon, paired with an evening Mariners game. This high volume of transit usage reflects the growing enthusiasm around the World Cup events hosted in the city.
- •Light rail saw record crowds for World Cup matches in Seattle.
- •Fans waited up to an hour for transportation after matches.
- •U.S. soccer team hosts Australia on Friday.
- •Evening Mariners game expected to boost ridership further.
- •Sound Transit prepared for ongoing heavy usage during the tournament.
- 11:49 PMThe Seattle Times — Seattle light rail carried third-biggest crowds ever for World Cup - The Seattle Times
"The agency expects even more riders Friday, when the U.S. soccer team hosts Australia at noon, followed by an evening Mariners game.
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