Attending World Cup games at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles is already a costly affair, but fans will also need to brace themselves for steep parking fees.
For the opening match between the US and Paraguay on June 12, the most affordable parking option is priced at a hefty $151, as reported by the event’s official parking partner.
To add to the inconvenience, this parking spot is over a mile away from the stadium, translating to a 21-minute walk for attendees.
Alternatively, parking directly at the stadium is available, but it comes with a jaw-dropping price tag of $300, and even then, fans face a 12-minute walk to reach the venue.
Moreover, fans must plan ahead, as parking passes cannot be purchased on the day of the matches and must be secured in advance.
For those seeking a more budget-friendly solution, using the ParkingWhiz app offers another option for securing parking.
It features several high-cost options, with the cheapest running $47.73 — but that requires walking a full 2 miles to the stadium.
Los Angeles officials have encouraged fans to get to the games via public transportation through its “Go Metro to World Cup” promotion.
“Ride Metro bus, rail or regional transit to a direct service pick-up location near you. No reservation needed,” the LA Metro website states.
“Drive to a park-and-ride location, park your car and take a direct service bus to the stadium. Walk up or get dropped off at a location.”
The city will provide bus service to the stadium from a variety of locations across the city hours before the matches. The cost of a fare is just $1.75, and the list of the pickup locations can be found here.
On top of the high cost for parking, soccer fans are shelling out big bucks to follow their teams, especially those who don’t want to miss any action from the Group Stage to the finals.
Following the U.S. men’s national soccer team from the West Coast to New York is estimated to cost two fans around $63,000, according to analysis from AceOdds.com.
Tickets prices make the bulk of that budget, with a princely price tag of $34,000.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off on June 11 between Mexico and South Africa in Mexico City. The tournament will take place over six weeks in 16 different cities across Mexico, the US and Canada.
