World Cup transit ridership surpasses World Series figures, Metrolinx reports

Toronto's transit infrastructure saw a major boost during the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, with ridership figures soaring past those recorded during the Toronto Blue Jays' World Series run. Metrolinx, the provincial transit agency, reported that an average of 30,000 passengers used the GO train or UP Express on each of the six match days.

This surge represented a 51% increase in ridership compared to the World Series and prompted Metrolinx to offer approximately 30% more train trips than usual during June and July. Transportation Minister Prabmeet Sarkaria lauded the event and the transit plan as a success, thanking staff, volunteers, and partners for ensuring a safe and seamless experience for fans.

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Teams across Metrolinx contributed to months of dedicated planning to support the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto to keep commuters and soccer fans moving safely and quickly during periods of high demand.

The Toronto Transit Service (TTC) also reported a 42% increase in ridership on routes leading to BMO Field and Exhibition Place, where the matches were held. The busiest day was the opening match on June 12, which saw 202,700 people use transit on these corridors, a significant rise from the previous year. Across the six matchdays, these routes recorded 1.14 million rides, up from 802,000 in 2025.

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Months of planning and teamwork came together to keep soccer fans moving during FIFA World Cup. A huge thank you to all the staff, volunteers and partners who who helped deliver a safe, seamless and memorable experience for fans!