Seattle Light Rail Sees Record Crowds During World Cup Matches

WHO:

The Seattle Times - Seattle's light rail system, Link light rail, and FIFA World Cup attendees.

WHAT:

The Seattle Times - Seattle's light rail system saw record crowds during FIFA World Cup matches.

KING5.com - Link light rail set all-time records for ridership during the World Cup matches.

WHERE:

The Seattle Times - Seattle, Washington.

WHEN:

KING5.com - The record ridership occurred during the FIFA World Cup matches.

WHY:

The Seattle Times - Increased ridership was attributed to the influx of fans attending the World Cup matches.

HOW:

KING5.com - The light rail system was utilized extensively by fans traveling to and from the matches.

(UPDATED July 11, 2026 07:38 UTC)

Seattle's Link light rail system experienced record crowds during the FIFA World Cup matches, setting all-time records for ridership. The surge in passengers was largely due to the influx of fans attending the games, who relied on the light rail to travel to and from the venues. This extensive use of the system highlights its importance in accommodating large events and the needs of the community.