PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Fans attending this summer’s FIFA World Cup matches at the Linc can take SEPTA home for free and take advantage of additional service options.
Airbnb is partnering with nonprofit Philadelphia Soccer 2026 and the City of Philadelphia to sponsor complimentary Broad Street Line rides after each match.
The free rides will take effect starting at halftime of each game and last until two hours after the match ends.
SEPTA will also offer extra Broad Street Line trips to and from NRG Station for each match.
On match days, the B and Market-Frankford lines will operate overnight with trains running every 30 minutes to select stations.
Expected ridership for each match is 31,000. SEPTA said it will be able to move 15,000 people per hour on the Broad Street Line with extra service.
SEPTA will also provide additional service on Bus Routes 32 and 48 for the FIFA World Cup 26 Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
Regular fares will apply for travel to the games.
SEPTA will operate regularly scheduled service as well as express trains that run every 10 minutes or less.
Philadelphia is hosting six World Cup games at the Linc between June 14 and July 4.
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Conversely, those attending matches at the Meadowlands in North Jersey will have to pay $150 for NJ Transit train tickets and $80 for buses.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she would not let commuters get stuck with a nearly $50 million transportation bill. Sherrill said she inherited a deal from the previous administration that didn’t require FIFA to pay for any transit costs. FIFA said it’s surprised by the governor’s decision because previous events at the Meadowlands were not required to cover fan transportation.
Bars in Philly and New Jersey will be allowed to stay open later during the World Cup.
The Broad Street Line will be fareless starting at halftime of each game
The Broad Street Line will be fareless starting at halftime of each game
