Los Angeles World Cup 2026 — Airport to SoFi Stadium

SoFi Stadium in Inglewood is barely 6 miles from LAX — one of the shortest airport-to-venue hops of the whole tournament — but the I-405 makes match-day driving brutal. A pre-booked fixed fare or the Metro K Line is the smart play.

Airport routes to SoFi Stadium

LAX → SoFi Stadium

Los Angeles International Airport

6 mi·~15 min·$9–$11
Route details

Estimates use Tourch's standard (Tourch Go) rate with no surge pricing. Final fare is confirmed when you book.

World Cup matches at SoFi Stadium

Jun 12, 2026

Group Stage

USA vs. Paraguay

Jun 15, 2026

Group Stage

Iran vs. New Zealand

Jun 18, 2026

Group Stage

Switzerland vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina

Jun 21, 2026

Group Stage

Belgium vs. Iran

Jun 25, 2026

Group Stage

USA vs. Türkiye

Jun 28, 2026

Round of 32

Teams TBD

Jul 2, 2026

Round of 32

Teams TBD

Jul 10, 2026

Quarter-final

Teams TBD

8 matches at SoFi Stadium. Dates and kickoff times can change — confirm with FIFA before you travel.

Rideshare pickup

The official rideshare zone is Kareem Court, off Pincay Drive on the north side (use 3178 Pincay Dr, Inglewood as your destination). Direct stadium drop-offs are blocked on match days; afterward, walking a few blocks east past Crenshaw or north into downtown Inglewood cuts both the wait and the 3–5× surge.

Public transit

From the airport, the free “S11” World Cup shuttle runs from the LAX/Metro Transit Center straight to the stadium. From the city, take Metro to the K (Crenshaw) Line, exit at Downtown Inglewood, and ride the free event shuttle; the rail fare is a flat $1.75.

Traffic to expect

The I-405 by SoFi is among the worst event traffic in the U.S. — expect 2+ hour delays within a 3-hour window of kickoff, plus I-105, Prairie Avenue and Century Boulevard gridlock. Parking is pre-sold only ($151–$300) with no gate sales.

Local match-day tips for Los Angeles

  • The $1.75 Metro K Line + free stadium shuttle is faster door-to-door than driving for most of LA — and parking runs $151–$300, pre-sold.
  • Flying in? The free S11 shuttle from the LAX/Metro Transit Center (Bay 8) goes direct to the stadium with no rail transfer.
  • Post-match, walk ~20 minutes to the Downtown Inglewood K Line station instead of queuing for the shuttle — it’s usually quicker.
  • LA hosts the USA’s opener (June 12) plus a quarter-final (July 10) — the two peak-demand dates here.

Los Angeles World Cup transport — FAQs

How do I get from LAX to SoFi Stadium on a match day?

Take the free S11 World Cup shuttle from the LAX/Metro Transit Center (Bay 8) directly to the stadium — about 15 minutes, no transfer; the connecting Metro rail fare is $1.75.

Is there parking at SoFi Stadium for the World Cup?

Only pre-purchased ($151–$300), with no gate sales, and it sells out early. Metro rail plus the free stadium shuttle is the recommended alternative.

How long is the rideshare wait after a SoFi match?

Plan for 30–60 minutes and 3–5× surge right at the stadium. Walking a mile out — east past Crenshaw or north into downtown Inglewood — drops the price and wait sharply.

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