Getting to the Cup
Santa Monica fans will not have to go far to feel the World Cup. With eight matches scheduled at SoFi Stadium, the biggest question for many Westside residents may not be whether to watch — but how to get there. This interactive guide compares every realistic route so you can plan ahead.
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Step 1 — Select a World Cup match at SoFi Stadium
Step 2 — Choose your route
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Green (A, B)
Brown (C, D)
Orange (E, F, G, H)
Pink (H, I, P, Q)
Purple (K, L)
Blue (N)
Yellow / East VIP
Red Zone
PS-1 Platinum
PS-4 Structure
Retail (1,2,3 / PS-2,3)
⚫Stadium entry
Preliminary map based on SoFi Stadium Hyundai Parking Zones (06.03.25). Official World Cup 2026 parking assignments, access routes and street closures should be confirmed before publication.
Stylized route diagram — not to scale. For planning purposes only.
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Side-by-side breakdown of all five options for getting to — or watching — the match.
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Watch from Santa Monica Instead
No SoFi trip required. These local areas are the most likely candidates for watch parties and public viewing events.
Downtown Santa Monica
Third Street Promenade; bars likely to host watch parties
Pier / Ocean Ave.
Possible public viewing for major matches; outdoor atmosphere
Main Street
Sports bars and restaurants likely to show all eight matches
Montana Avenue
Neighborhood dining; smaller watch groups; calmer atmosphere
✓ Pros
- No stadium traffic or parking stress
- Lower cost — food and drinks only
- Walk home or short ride after the match
- Festive local atmosphere for big matches
- No security lines or stadium congestion
✗ Cons
- Not the live stadium experience
- Bars may be crowded for major matches (USA games)
- Official watch-party locations still TBD
- Screen size and atmosphere varies by venue