World Cup Soccer & SEPTA
SEPTA is preparing to welcome FIFA World Cup 26™ soccer fans with additional service on the B including special express service.
Fans taking SEPTA during the 23-day, six-game span can find all the information they need right here!
Philadelphia will host six (6) matches for FIFA World Cup 26™ including a Round of 16 match on July 4, 2026 when Philadelphia will be the epicenter of 250th Anniversary Celebration of the United States.
Philadelphia’s full match schedule is as follows:
- Group Stage: Côte D’Ivoire vs. Ecuador | Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 7PM
- Group Stage: Brazil vs. Haiti | Friday, June 19, 2026 at 8:30PM
- Group Stage: France vs. the winner of the Iraq, Bolivia, Suriname playoff | Monday, June 22, 2026 at 5PM
- Group Stage: Curaçao vs. Côte D’Ivoire | Thursday, June 25, 2026 @ 4PM
- Group Stage: Croatia vs. Ghana | Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 5PM
- Round of 16: Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 5PM | Teams playing determined by the results of the group stage
Additional security personnel and SEPTA staff will be available at stations to help fans during FIFA World Cup 26™. Trains will be crowded during peak times even with extra service. Check out these tips to know before you go:
- Check for service alerts.
- Spread out on platforms. The first and last cars are frequently less crowded.
- Get to your destination early and leave later.
- Consider alternative modes like Bus to get around.
There will be increased service on the B1 and B2 on game days to serve both game attendees and our regular riders.
The B1 and B2 offer convenient and frequent service to the Stadium Complex via NRG Station.
Tap your contactless credit card, debit card, smart phone or watch to pay your fare or purchase/load a SEPTA Key card. Regular fares ($2.90) apply for all travel to the game. Fans under 12 ride free.
Special Schedule (TBD)
Other SEPTA Service
Parking
All SEPTA lots ($2) and garages ($4) charge for daily-use parking—this includes nights, weekends, and match days. Download the SEPTA Park app to pay using your smart phone.
Fan Resources
FIFA World Cup 26™ 26 Philadelphia
Philadelphia’s FIFA Fan Festival™ at Lemon Hill
