Mexico City unveils 2026 World Cup mobility plan: Stadium access strictly on foot

Mexico City authorities have unveiled a comprehensive mobility plan for the 2026 World Cup opening match at the Estadio Ciudad de México, aiming to facilitate attendee access to the venue in Santa Úrsula.

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The strategy contemplates various routes of the Metro, Metrobús, Tren Ligero, Trolebús and other capital transport means.

The strategy heavily emphasizes public transportation, with extensive routes planned via the Metro, Metrobús, Tren Ligero, and Trolebús. To further assist attendees, a special "Park and Ride" service will be offered. This service allows individuals to park their vehicles at designated locations like Campo Marte, Parque Xochimilco, Six Flags, and shopping centers such as Santa Fe and Plaza Carso, for a fee of 500 pesos. Another ride service will depart from various city points for 350 pesos.

Attendees using the "Park and Ride" service will receive commemorative QR-coded wristbands for easy access to route and schedule information. Payment for this service will be made using a special edition of the Integrated Mobility card. Additionally, 2,000 bicycles and 2,000 scooters will be available for rent, allowing fans to cycle to the stadium via the Calzada de Tlalpan bike path.

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The users who use the Park and Ride service offered by the CDMX Government will have commemorative wristbands with a QR that they can scan, without needing internet, to obtain precise information about routes, schedules, and other information for their journey.

Approximately 1,000 registered taxis, along with ride-sharing services, will be accessible at designated points. Crucially, access to the stadium itself will be strictly on foot within a "last mile" perimeter, with seven designated pedestrian routes opening at 7:00 AM. Over 9,000 police officers will be deployed to ensure security around the stadium, FIFA Fan Fest, tourist corridors, and hotel zones.

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Due to the fact that access to the Estadio Ciudad de México can only be on foot, seven routes will be enabled in the so-called "last mile" perimeter through which attendees can enter.