Aztecs fans can get an advantage by riding the Green Line Trolley to the doorstep Snapdragon Stadium
San Diego – The San Diego State Aztecs are on a two-game winning streak and will now gear up for the annual homecoming game where they will face the Washington State Cougars Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. To accommodate the estimated 25,000 fans traveling to Snapdragon Stadium MTS will increase Trolley service to and from Stadium Station.
The Trolley’s Green Line will serve all stations every 15 minutes or better before and after the game to ensure a fast-paced experience both on and off the field.
Green Line Pre-Game Service
- MTS will run extra Trolleys from SDSU to Stadium Station starting three hours before kickoff.
Post-Game Service
- In addition to regular Green Line Trolley service departing Stadium Station every 15 minutes, MTS will run extra Trolleys from Stadium Station to SDSU until 11:40 p.m., with extra trips as needed both westbound and eastbound until crowds diminish.
- The UC San Diego Blue Line will also operate one additional trip to UTC, leaving Old Town at 12:01 a.m.
- The Copper Line will have its service extended one half hour from El Cajon Transit Center to Santee.
Paying Your Fare
Contactless Payment: Fans now have the option to simply tap a credit card or other contactless payment options, such as a smartphone or smartwatch, on a station validator to pay for a one-way ride ($2.50, valid for two hours). This allows fans to bypass the ticket vending machine and can speed up wait times.
PRONTO: Fans should download the PRONTO app in advance. Load at least $5 on your virtual card, which covers a round-trip fare for adult riders. All riders must tap or scan on validators to activate their pass or fare prior to boarding.
Every person needs their own payment option, you cannot buy fares for multiple people on the same account, card or payment method.
Free Park & Ride Lots
Fans are encouraged to use MTS’ free park & ride lots throughout the Trolley system. View the full list of Park & Ride lots on the MTS website. The most convenient locations are:
- Old Town Transit Center (400+ free parking spots)
- Grossmont Transit Center (220 free parking spots)
- El Cajon Transit Center (400+ free parking spots)
- Amaya Drive (236 free parking spots)
About MTS
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) operates 92 bus routes and three Trolley lines in 10 cities and unincorporated areas of San Diego. MTS is a leader in advancing initiatives to create a greener, cleaner and better-connected transit system in San Diego. Each weekday more than 238,000 passenger trips are taken throughout the MTS system taking people to work, school, health appointments and other essential trips. In FY 2024, MTS served more than 75 million riders. For service schedule updates, news, alerts and more information on how you can use public transportation, go to www.sdmts.com.
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