Fans encouraged to take the Green Line for a fast, easy, and affordable ride to cheer on newest MLS team
San Diego – The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) is ramping up Trolley service for fans heading to Snapdragon Stadium this Sunday, Oct. 26, as San Diego FC kicks off its first-round playoff series. Following a historic inaugural regular season, San Diego’s hometown Major League Soccer (MLS) team will face off against the Portland Timbers at 6:30 p.m.
MTS Green Line Trolleys offer fans a fast, convenient, and affordable way to get to the match, with service that takes riders directly to the stadium’s doorstep. Fans are encouraged to skip traffic and parking hassles and ride the Trolley to be part of the electric playoff atmosphere. Full service details can be found on the MTS website.
- Green Line Service (Pre-event):
- Trolleys depart all stations every 15 minutes or better, with additional trips added between 4:15 and 6:30 p.m. from Downtown San Diego.
- Green Line Service (Post-event):
- Trolleys depart Stadium Station every 15 minutes or better in both directions, with additional trips added as needed until 9:20 p.m. or until crowds diminish.
In celebration of the club’s historic debut season, MTS also partnered with San Diego FC to release limited-edition PRONTO cards last month. MTS will have a booth set up in the Trolley Plaza one hour prior to kickoff where fans can pick up a free limited-edition PRONTO card while supplies last.
The collectible cards are also available at the MTS Transit Store and select Trolley station ticket machines for $2. An order-by-phone option is also available through PRONTO Support at 619-595-5636. Full details are available at sdmts.com/commemorative-card-program.
Easy Parking Options
Fans can park at one of MTS’ free Park & Ride lots throughout the Trolley system. The most convenient locations are:
- Old Town Transit Center (Green Line and UC San Diego Blue Line North – 400+ free parking spots)
- Overflow parking option available across the street at Caltrans District 11 (4050 Taylor St., San Diego, CA, 92110 – 300+ additional free parking spots)
- Morena/Linda Vista (Green Line – 200 spaces, most parking available off Friars Road)
- Grossmont Transit Center (Green Line and Orange Line – 220 free parking spots)
- El Cajon Transit Center (Green Line and Orange Line – 400+ free parking spots)
- Amaya Drive (Green Line and Orange Line – 230 free parking spots)
Easy Ways to Pay Your Fare
Contactless Payment: Fans now have the option to simply tap a credit card or other contactless payment options, such as a smartphone or smartwatch, on a station validator to pay for a one-way ride ($2.50, valid for two hours). This allows fans to bypass the ticket machine and speed up boarding times.
PRONTO: Fans can download the PRONTO app in advance and load at least $5, which covers a round-trip fare for adult riders. All riders must tap or scan on Trolley platform validators to activate their pass prior to boarding.
Every person needs their own payment option; you cannot buy fares for multiple people on the same account, card or payment method.
Kids ride free! Families going to the playoff match can save money by taking MTS. During weekends, two children 12 and under ride for free with every paying adult.
About MTS
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) operates 92 bus routes and four Trolley lines in 10 cities and unincorporated areas of San Diego. MTS is a leader in advancing initiatives to create a greener, cleaner and better-connected transit system in San Diego. Each weekday, more than 250,000 passenger trips are taken throughout the MTS system, taking people to work, school, health appointments and other essential trips. In FY 2025, MTS served more than 81 million riders. For service schedule updates, news, alerts and more information on how you can use public transportation, go to www.sdmts.com.
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