Sound Transit sees ridership surge during Seahawks and Kraken games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Sound Transit reported a significant increase in ridership on game days for the Seahawks, Kraken, and Sounders, as public transport options expanded. With recent Seahawks home games, ridership at Eastside stations more than doubled compared to non-game Sundays. Special events have also led to increased use of the Sounder train, with over 3,000 passengers taking it for Sunday games. The availability of transit to avoid parking and fuel costs has made public transport more appealing for fans attending games.
- •Eastside station ridership over 100% higher on game days compared to non-game days.
- •Nearly 5,000 riders used South Bellevue Station for the Seahawks' opening night.
- •Sounder train service from Tacoma-Lakewood and Everett added for Sunday games.
- •Crowds also increase at Westlake during Kraken games.
- •Fans advised to arrive early at light rail stations before they fill up.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Seattle sports fans turn to transit as Sound Transit sees ridership jump
"With Seahawks, Kraken, and Sounders games in full swing, Seattle sports fans have more ways to get to the stadiums, and Sound Transit says more people are taking advantage of public transportation on game days.
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