U.S. vs. Australia drew 280,000 riders on Link Light rail
Sound Transit • • sports
Key Points:
- On Friday, June 19, Link light rail set a new ridership record with approximately 280,000 riders, surpassing the previous high of 220,000 during the Seahawks Super Bowl parade.
- The record ridership was driven by peak service from 6 a.m. to 1 a.m., transporting fans to a World Cup match between the United States and Australia, post-game celebrations, and a sold-out Mariners game at T-Mobile Park.
- Regional officials, including Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine and county executives, emphasized the importance of reliable transit in connecting communities and supporting large events like the World Cup.
- With multiple days exceeding 200,000 boardings during the tournament and a potential knockout round match on July 6, Sound Transit is preparing for sustained high demand and advising passengers to use preferred stations and plan their trips accordingly.
- Ridership estimates are based on preliminary Automatic Passenger Counter data and may be adjusted as more data is validated.
