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Regional leaders unveil coordinated transit plan to move fans to Seattle World Cup matches
Summary
Regional officials announced a multi-agency transportation plan for Seattle’s 2026 World Cup matches, urging fans to "plan ahead and take transit," setting an 80% non-car arrival target and promising free match-day shuttles funded by sponsors and the local organizing committee.
Peter, the event host, opened the press conference and framed the day as a regional collaboration to keep Seattle moving during the 2026 World Cup, saying, "Today, we're announcing a comprehensive transportation plan so that our community and visiting fans know what to expect on their journey." He urged fans to "plan ahead and take transit."
Governor Bob Ferguson and other regional officials described the plan as the product of months of interagency work across state and local transit agencies. Ferguson highlighted the stakes for local businesses, saying, "We're expecting 846,000,000 in economic impact, including $593,000,000 in spending at local businesses." Officials stressed real-time coordination between agencies to manage crowds and service adjustments during match days.
