The Jalisco Secretariat of Transport (Setran) reported that more than 28,000 fans reached Estadio Guadalajara, known in regular operation as the Akron, by public transport for the city's first 2026 World Cup match. The operation combined Mi Macro Periférico, the Siteur light rail, the Ride al Estadio service, and platform-based vehicles.

According to [El Informador](https://www.informador.mx/jalisco/mundial-2026-transporte-publico-moviliza-a-mas-de-28-mil-personas-al-primer-partido-en-el-estadio-guadalajara-20260612-0190.html), the South Korea vs. Czech Republic match drew more than 45,000 people to the venue on June 11, and more than half used the public transport network integrated by Setran. The operation wrapped up around 2 a.m. on June 12 with stations fully cleared. The mobility guide published by [Eje Central](https://www.ejecentral.com.mx/nuestro-eje/como-llegar-al-estadio-akron-durante-el-mundial-2026-opciones-de-transporte-y-rutas-recomendadas) confirms the options: Mi Macro Periférico with a unified 11-peso fare paid with the Mi Movilidad card, connections to the light rail, and Ride al Estadio routes that began operating seven hours before the opening match.

Setran added eight additional dual-mode Siteur units and fourteen extra contracted vehicles to reinforce frequency on the Periférico Norte and Aviación corridors. The Loop service, dedicated to the last-mile link between the station and the stadium, carried 5,612 passengers across 75 trips on that matchday. In parallel, Guadalajara's light rail transported more than 38,000 people to the Fan Festival in the city centre during the simultaneous broadcast of the Mexico vs. South Africa match, with peak loads at Guadalajara Centro and Plaza Universidad stations. Setran noted that the operation handled high volumes without service disruptions, and will maintain staggered supervision through the tournament's close on July 19. The scheme integrates public bicycle parking and marked pedestrian routes.

The next major stress test comes on June 18 with Mexico vs. South Korea at the Akron, the highest-demand fixture at this venue. If the network holds capacity without interruptions, Guadalajara will consolidate a mass-mobility model replicable for future events.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people did public transport move to Estadio Guadalajara on June 11, 2026?

More than 28,000 fans reached Estadio Guadalajara by public transport for the South Korea vs. Czech Republic match on June 11, according to the Jalisco Secretariat of Transport as cited by El Informador.

What systems make up the mobility operation at the Akron during the 2026 World Cup?

The operation integrates Mi Macro Periférico, the light rail, the Ride al Estadio service, and platform-based vehicles, with connections to the airport and hotel zones, according to El Informador and Eje Central.

How many passengers did the Loop service carry on the first World Cup matchday in Guadalajara?

The Loop service, dedicated to the last-mile connection to Estadio Guadalajara, carried 5,612 passengers across 75 trips during the June 11 matchday, according to data shared by Setran with El Informador.

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