Challenges and Opportunities of Large-Scale Events
As the Los Angeles region girds for the arrival of three mega sporting events, city and county planners, transit systems, and mobility companies will be increasingly focused on addressing the critical transportation challenges these events will bring.
Here is a look of what’s ahead for the region:
2026
8 World Cup matches at SOFI Stadium
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Approximately 560,000+ new visitors from around the world during a 3-week period*
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$594M+ projected economic impact for the region
2027
Super Bowl LXI at SOFI Stadium
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One week of activities for visitors and residents across the greater Los Angeles
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$477M+ projected economic Impact for LA County
2028
Olympics with 80 venues from San Diego to San Francisco
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20M+ visitors,10K+ athletes, 20K+ media people, 50K+ volunteers and thousands of officials to transport daily among 80 venues across Southern California including several Fan Zones
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$11B+ projected economic impact for the region
*Last US World Cup averaged 70k per game