LA Metro is offering enhanced World Cup bus service and Metrolink rail service to SoFi Stadium from 15 different locations across Los Angeles and Orange counties as the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup opened this week, providing a lower-cost travel option for fans heading to matches at the Inglewood venue.
The tournament itself began Thursday, June 11, and runs across the United States, Mexico and Canada with 104 matches; a single-match frame of reference helps: Mexico trounced South Africa in the opener on June 11, and Julián Quiñones scored the tournament’s first goal in the ninth minute. The scale is what broadcasters and players keep pointing to — Tim Ream put it this way: "Imagine, with this World Cup, a Super Bowl every single day for five weeks" and added, "It's not an accident that 5 billion people will be watching."
For people who want to avoid driving in a car-heavy region, the added transit matters. LA Metro’s buses and Metrolink trains run from 15 locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties to SoFi Stadium during the tournament; a single bus ride in Los Angeles costs $1.75. Those services arrive as dozens of high-profile events stack into the first weekend — the United States played Paraguay at SoFi on June 12, with performers including Lisa, Katy Perry, Tyla and Future on the bill — and with the U.S. scheduled next at Lumen Seattle on June 19 and back at SoFi against Turkey on June 25, the movement of people to and from stadiums will be continuous through the group stage, which runs until June 27.
If you are asking where to watch world cup 2026 for free, the basic picture is straightforward but not exhaustive: viewers with a TV antenna or access to the FOX network channel through a smart TV can watch 70 matches for free, and 92 of the 104 matches are available without cost in Spanish on Telemundo. The tournament’s opening match and the U.S. opener were available to stream for free on Tubi, and FOX and NBCUniversal hold the primary broadcast rights across the three host countries. All matches are also carried via FOX One and the FOX Sports app, with Spanish streaming rights on Peacock and other subscription streaming options such as YouTube TV, Fubo and Hulu + Live TV available for those who prefer that route.
There is a practical tension for fans: tickets to matches may be scarce and very expensive even as many games can be watched at no extra cost on over-the-air TV or free streams. That split — pricey in-person access vs. plentiful free viewing options — is already visible. Big-name appearances and ceremonies have swelled interest; Salma Hayek Pinault attended the Parade of Nations in Mexico in a scarlet suit topped with a Boucheron brooch, and performers including Shakira, Burna Boy and Andrea Bocelli were on hand during opening events. The result: huge demand for stadium seats alongside clear, affordable viewing alternatives and a fresh transit option for those who want to see games in person without paying stadium parking or rideshare surges.
The immediate next steps are simple: plan travel to matches at SoFi using LA Metro and Metrolink routes from the 15 designated pick-up points, factor in the $1.75 bus fare if you use local buses, and use an antenna, Telemundo, or the free Tubi streams to follow games you can’t or won’t attend. The single clear unanswered question that matters most to viewers now is which additional matches beyond the opening games will be made available for free on Tubi or over the air in specific local markets — that detail has yet to be broken out publicly, and it will determine whether fans can watch marquee U.S. dates at home or need to chase paid streams or tickets to see them live.
