Game Time? That’s Trolley Time. How to Take MTS to San Diego FC Playoff Games

San Diego Trolley at Snapdragon Stadium

In their inaugural first season, San Diego FC was the first team to clinch a playoff spot and are on their way to making history! Catch San Diego FC as they battle it out in the playoffs and check out our guide on easy access to Snapdragon Stadium for game day.

With an average of 28,064 fans per match, the next playoff game is sure to have heavy crowds. Avoid the traffic and parking gridlock by riding the Trolley! The Green Line drops you off right off at Snapdragon Stadium with easy access in and out. Save time and money with MTS! Here’s some helpful tips on how to Trolley to the stadium for game day.

Contactless Payments

If you’re only a Trolley rider for events, you no longer need to get a PRONTO card or bother with paper tickets. Simply tap a credit card, debit card, mobile wallet, or wearable device on a PRONTO validator to tap and ride. Your one-way fare ($2.50 for an adult fare) is valid for two hours. See all of our Ways to Pay for more information. Remember that each person needs their own form of payment. Be sure to tap and validate before each trip!

Using a PRONTO Card? Load in Advance!

If you do have a PRONTO card, we recommend you load up enough money in advance to avoid long lines after the game. $5 for a round-trip is a good amount to load in advance. That way you can easily tap and ride.

San Diego FC PRONTO Card

Get a San Diego FC PRONTO Card

You can also get a free virtual card on your smartphone by downloading the PRONTO app and registering for a card. Or pick up a special San Diego FC physical PRONTO card from a ticket machine at our Trolley stations (get the list of available stations here). Regular branded PRONTO cards are also available at the Transit Store or one of our PRONTO retail outlets.  

Use the MTS Trip Planner for Directions

Need directions to Snapdragon Stadium? Use the MTS Trip Planner for door to door directions!

Park and Ride for Free

Several Trolley and Rapid stations have free parking. Check out our full list of Park & Ride lots for one near you or see our suggested Park & Ride lots on the Snapdragon Stadium page.

Take The Trolley to Snapdragon Stadium

The Green Line offers direct service to Snapdragon Stadium. Trolley service runs every 15 minutes or better before the game. Extra service will run as needed after the game.

  • For the UC San Diego Blue Line, transfer at 12th & Imperial (if coming from South Bay) or Old Town (if coming from UTC) to the Green Line for service to the Stadium Station.
  • Take the Orange Line to Grossmont Station (if traveling from East County) or 12th & Imperial, then transfer to the Green Line for service to the to Stadium Station.
  • Traveling on the COASTER? You can transfer to the Green Line Trolley at Old Town for service to Snapdragon Stadium.

Passenger Support Representatives

We’re Here to Help – Just Ask a Passenger Support Rep

If you get stuck, need a helping hand in figuring out your trip, or have a question about our system then please ask one of our friendly passenger support representatives. Look for them in their red shirt uniforms. They are at our stations on special event days to help our riders get to and from events.

All it takes is a little bit of prep to make your game plan for the San Diego FC playoffs game. Taking transit is a snap with MTS. Enjoy the game and go San Diego FC!


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