MARTA Expands Service for July 5 FIFA World Cup Match

By Milton Kirby | Atlanta, GA | July 4, 2025

The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) is gearing up to transport thousands of soccer fans to one of the summer’s most anticipated matchups: the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. The match kicks off at noon on Saturday, July 5, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

To ensure a smooth journey for the anticipated surge in ridership, MARTA will be running additional trains before and after the match. This includes a special pre-game shuttle between Five Points and GWCC/CNN Center Stations, making your travel to the match a breeze.

“This is one of the biggest matches Atlanta has ever hosted, and we want to make sure fans arrive safely, on time, and without hassle,” a MARTA spokesperson said.

What You Need to Know:

Traveling to the Stadium

Riders are encouraged to take MARTA directly to GWCC/CNN Center or Vine City Station, both of which offer convenient access to Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Due to construction at Five Points Station, entry will be limited to Peachtree and Forsyth Streets. Restrooms and customer service at Five Points are currently closed due to renovations.

Extra Services and Safety

MARTA will deploy Transit Ambassadors and Load and Go teams at key stations and platforms to assist passengers.
MARTA Police officers will be stationed throughout the system to ensure safety and crowd control.

Empower your journey with digital Tools and Travel Tips

Riders are encouraged to download the Breeze Mobile 2.0 app, which allows them to purchase fares directly from their phones, skip the lines at vending machines, and have their tickets ready for inspection, making their journey more convenient and efficient. The MARTA On the Go app and the real-time trip planner offer live service updates, route planning, and cancellation alerts, providing fans with the most up-to-date information to plan their journey and avoid any potential disruptions. Riders can also use the See & Say 2.0 app to report suspicious activity.

Public restrooms are available at 16 MARTA rail stations, including SMART restrooms at GWCC, Decatur, Doraville, East Point, H.E. Holmes, and Lindbergh, open daily from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

For real-time alerts, follow @MARTAservice on Twitter. Fans are encouraged to share their MARTA match-day experiences using the hashtag #LetMARTADrive.

To plan your trip, check parking availability, or learn more about service changes, visit www.itsmarta.com or call 404-848-5000.

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