Charlotte, N.C. – September 28, 2026 -- Parking activity near SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles, jumped 100% or more above baseline on several match days during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, according to new data released by curb management technology provider Passport.
The company tracked parking payments, enforcement and permitting activity across five U.S. and Canadian host cities -- Boston, Kansas City, Toronto, Los Angeles and Seattle -- during the tournament, finding sharply divergent patterns in how match days affected local curb operations.
Kansas City parking rose on five of six match days, peaking at 45% on July 11
Kansas City saw parking activity increase above baseline on five of its six World Cup match days, with a 45% spike recorded on July 11. Passport also supported the city's mobile payment operations as it prepared for the six matches.
Seattle enforcement notices climbed 249% on game days versus non-match days
Seattle recorded a 249% increase in notices of violation per permit on game days compared with other days during the tournament period. Passport separately supported Sound Transit's permitting operations for a tournament-specific program in the city.
Los Angeles enforcement activity exceeded baseline across all eight match days
Beyond the 100%-plus parking increases in Inglewood, enforcement activity in Los Angeles surpassed typical baseline levels on all eight match days tied to SoFi Stadium fixtures.
Boston stayed within 2.2% of normal parking patterns throughout the tournament
Boston's parking activity held close to typical levels across match days, fluctuating between 2.2% below and 2.0% above baseline. Toronto took a different approach, prioritizing public transit for fans and temporarily closing multiple parking zones near its stadium throughout the tournament.
"Large-scale events like the World Cup, Super Bowl and Olympics can put tremendous pressure on a city's transportation and curb infrastructure, which is why we are so steadfast in ensuring our technology is reliable, scalable and ready when cities need it most," said Khristian Gutierrez, co-founder and CEO of Passport.
Passport serves more than 800 municipalities and private operators across North America and has processed more than $4 billion in curbside payment volume to date.