BART running special late-night service for 8pm matches on June 19 and June 22

BART 8pm special service graphic

Updated 6/18/26

For the 8pm FIFA World Cup matches on Friday, June 19, and Monday, June 22, BART is offering fans special late-night service after midnight to get riders home. These late-night matches will put fans onto trains during a time BART is usually closed. 

Fans must begin their trips at Bay Fair, Dublin, MacArthur, El Cerrito del Norte, Fremont, Hayward, Pleasant Hill, Powell Street, South Hayward, Union City, or Warm Springs/South Fremont stations. All other stations are closed after midnight. 

Bay Area transit agencies are coordinating efforts and scheduling to ensure a world-class transportation experience and to have service available for all fans regardless of when matches end. 

Unlike many rail systems around the country, BART will not be implementing surge pricing for FIFA. Riders will pay the regular fare. Use Tap and Ride to pay directly at the fare gate by tapping your credit/debit card or mobile payment. Each person needs their own phone/card. No transit card/ticket is required. 

BART is bolstering our staff and security presence and running longer trains. BART will also deploy extra lighting at key station parking lots to enhance safety for fans returning from evening matches. 

BART also offered extra service for previous late-night matches. 

Find BART’s comprehensive guide to FIFA World Cup 2026 transportation, including directions for taking transit to fan zones, watch parties, and other events, at bart.gov/fifa  

Special limited-express, late-night service for 8pm matches (June 19 and 22)

The last scheduled BART train that stops at all stations systemwide leaves Milpitas at 11:53pm towards the East Bay and San Francisco. The last scheduled BART train to Berryessa Station is 1:47am.

BART will add the following special event trains after midnight that will be timed with the last VTA trains coming from the stadium. There is not a timetable for these departure times because it depends on how long it takes to clear the stadium and get to BART on VTA. But overall, they will likely depart Milpitas every 30 minutes between 12:30am-1:40am. 

These special event trains WILL NOT STOP AT ALL BART STATIONS. The trains will only serve Bay Fair, Dublin/Pleasanton, MacArthur, El Cerrito del Norte, Fremont, Hayward, Pleasant Hill, Powell Street, South Hayward, Union City, and Warm Springs/South Fremont stations. 

People taking BART to the stadium and driving to park at BART must leave their cars at these key Easy Bay stations for the return trip:  Bay Fair, Dublin/Pleasanton, MacArthur, El Cerrito del Norte, Fremont, Hayward, Pleasant Hill, South Hayward, Union City, or Warm Springs/South Fremont. Note: Powell St Station in downtown San Francisco does not have parking.    

San Mateo County riders should take Caltrain home

Specific service of the special limited-express trains:  

El Cerrito del Norte- and Dublin/Pleasanton-Bound Trains   

Two limited-stop-express Orange Line trains for 8pm matches will be bound for El Cerrito del Norte. They will leave Milpitas and will stop at Warm Springs/South Fremont, Fremont, Union City, South Hayward, Hayward, Bay Fair, and MacArthur. At Bay Fair, riders can exit the station, and Dublin-bound riders can transfer to another train to Dublin/Pleasanton. The last stop is El Cerrito del Norte.   

Pleasant Hill- and Dublin/Pleasanton-Bound Trains   

Two limited-stop-express Yellow Line trains for 8pm matches will be bound for Pleasant Hill Station. They will leave Milpitas and will stop at Warm Springs/South Fremont, Fremont, Union City, South Hayward, Hayward, Bay Fair, MacArthur, and finally Pleasant Hill, which will be the final stop. At Bay Fair, riders can exit the station, and Dublin-bound riders can transfer to another train to Dublin/Pleasanton. The last stop is El Cerrito del Norte.   

The above trains will run back-to-back. If you accidently board the wrong train, there will be a chance at MacArthur Station to transfer to the other train for El Cerrito del Norte or Pleasant Hill. There will be signs and staff at Milpitas to help you board the right train.    

Express Trains to San Francisco 

BART will offer limited-stop, express trains from Milpitas into San Francisco for the 8pm matches. Specifically: One special event train will depart Milpitas and stop at Warm Springs/South Fremont, Fremont, Union City, South Hayward, Hayward, and Bay Fair (where riders can exit or transfer to a Dublin train), then run without stopping until Powell St. Station (the last stop). This train will depart Milpitas after the final VTA train connects riders to BART (this may be as late as 1:40am)

Muni in San Francisco will be providing supplemental service after normal transit operating hours to ensure reliable transportation options for the late-night matches. The Muni special bus shuttle service will circulate between Union Square, SoMA, BART and Caltrain.  

Muni FIFA route

 

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MTC FIFA Rider Guide