Special card honors San Diego FC’s achievements and offers fans a new way to show their hometown pride
San Diego – This year, San Diego FC ushered in a new era in local sports with the arrival of Major League Soccer in San Diego. In celebration for the club’s historic and highly successful first-ever season, the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) partnered with San Diego FC to release limited-edition San Diego FC PRONTO cards. The new cards are available for purchase ($2) beginning Sept. 24. A limited supply will also be free for fans going to the last regular season home game this weekend.
“San Diego FC has brought a new sense of hometown pride during its inaugural season, and now fans can carry that pride on their transit pass,” said Stephen Whitburn, MTS Board Chair and San Diego City Councilmember. “This special PRONTO card is a fun way to celebrate the team’s success, the excitement they’ve brought to our community, and to cheer them on as they head into the postseason.”
The custom PRONTO card features a sleek design that incorporates San Diego FC’s crest and signature white-and-gray palette. The city welcomed its first Major League Soccer team earlier this year and the club has been a roaring success, being the first team in the league to clinch a berth for the postseason playoffs. The San Diego Trolley has also been part of the season’s success, carrying nearly 4,000 fans to Snapdragon Stadium on match days.
“This partnership with MTS is another way we’re connecting with our community and celebrating what has been a historic first season,” said Jennifer Bower, San Diego FC EVP of Premium, Ticketing & Partnerships. “The San Diego FC PRONTO card gives our fans a unique way to carry their hometown pride with them every day, and we’re grateful to MTS for making it easier for thousands of fans to come together at Snapdragon Stadium all season long.”
Fans looking to add the special PRONTO card to their wallet will have an opportunity to receive one (while supplies last) ahead of the San Diego FC’s last home match of the regular season at Snapdragon Stadium. MTS will host a pre-match activation near the Trolley’s Stadium Station from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27.
Additionally, MTS will provide increased Trolley service to and from Snapdragon Stadium to accommodate the large crowds. Fans can take the Green Line Trolley to Stadium Station which is just steps away from all the action. Trolley service details can be found on MTS's San Diego FC vs. San Jose webpage.
The commemorative San Diego FC PRONTO card is part of MTS’s PRONTO Community Celebration Program. This card program is designed to highlight and celebrate the various communities of San Diego, focusing on the people, partners, and cultures that make the transit system and region thrive. Future planned commemorative PRONTO card artwork includes Black History Month (February 2026).
The limited-edition PRONTO cards are available at the MTS Transit Store, ticket-vending machines at select Trolley stations, and select station and stadium activations. People can also call PRONTO Support to purchase a card over the phone (619-595-5636). Full details on how to purchase a limited-edition San Diego FC PRONTO card can be found at sdmts.com/commemorative-card-program.
More Weekend Sports Excitement Across Town
After clinching a postseason spot, the San Diego Padres will face the Arizona Diamondbacks this weekend, and MTS will ramp up Trolley service to get tens of thousands of excited fans to the action quicker for the last homestand of the regular season. Fans looking to skip skyrocketing parking costs and heavy traffic can ride the UC San Diego Blue Line, Green Line or Orange Line Trolley, which offer a direct route to Petco Park. Service details for all three games can be found on MTS’s Padres vs. Diamondbacks webpage.
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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