WHAT: With FIFA World Cup 2026™ excitement continuing to sweep Los Angeles County, fans from around the world have been coming together to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event. Metro is the easiest and most convenient way to experience all the action happening throughout the region. Whether you’re heading to fan zones, or other World Cup related events, Metro helps you skip the traffic and parking hassles so you can spend more time enjoying the festivities.
Riding Metro costs just $1.75 and paying your fare is easier than ever with contactless payment options. Customers can conveniently tap their credit card, debit card, digital wallet, or smartwatch at fare gates to ride.
Customers can also use the official LA Metro app to plan trips, receive real-time service updates, and find the best routes to World Cup events and attractions across the region or call 323-GO-Metro to plan trips, get bus, rail schedules or to book Metro Micro rides.
WHERE: Throughout LA County various fan zones and other community events are taking place including some of these.
Free Fan Zones
Whittier Narrows Recreation: The Los Angeles World Cup 26™ Fan Zone comes to the Whittier Narrows Recreation Area in the San Gabriel Valley July 9 – 11 featuring a large outdoor LED screen, cultural activities, a local artisan marketplace, and a range of local eats in a lively, family-friendly setting. Game on, SGV — and admission is FREE.
More information can be found here: https://losangelesfwc26.com/
Go Metro: Take Metro Bus Lines 266 to Rosemead/San Gabriel or 1601 Rosemead Blvd.
Venice Beach: The official Los Angeles World Cup 26 Fan Zone comes to Venice Beach on July 10 – 11. The boardwalk activation and the Windward Avenue Block Party between Speedway and Pacific are free and open to the public – no ticket required. Live match broadcasts on a stadium-grade LED screen, global food vendors, live music, family programming, and the energy of Venice in summer.
For fans who want premium views, dedicated seating, and after-party access, the Premium Watch Party and VIP (21+) ticketed experiences at Windward Plaza are also available.
More information can be found here: https://losangelesfwc26.com/
Go Metro: Take Metro Bus Line 33 to Main St/Grand Bl. or take Metro E Line to Downtown Santa Monica Station, then connect with Big Blue Bus Lines 1 or 2 and exit Main St./Rose Ave.
Community Events
Metro is also sponsoring several World Cup community-led watch-parties and gatherings.
For a complete list of those events and additional information, visit thesource.metro.net
HOW: Visit metro.net/worldcup for
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) is building the most ambitious transportation infrastructure program in the United States and is working to greatly improve mobility. Metro is the lead transportation planning and funding agency for L.A. County and carries nearly 1 million boardings daily on a fleet of 2,200 low-emission buses and six rail lines. The latest October 2025 customer experience survey showed that customer satisfaction has risen to 87%.