Passport Helps Host Cities Keep Parking and Curb Operations Moving During FIFA World Cup 2026

New data finds Los Angeles market saw 100% increase in activity on match days

CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Passport, the most trusted technology partner for innovative curb management solutions, today released new data showing how cities across North America maintained parking compliance and curb operations throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup as host cities managed changing levels of tournament-related activity.

Across five World Cup host cities: Boston, Kansas City, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Seattle, Passport supported cities and transportation agencies with parking payments, enforcement, permitting, and other curb management operations throughout the tournament. Match-day data shows parking data varied across markets, with some cities remaining close to typical levels while others saw significant increases, highlighting how cities can maintain parking compliance and curb operations even as parking and curb activity changes during large-scale events.

"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. "We understand the impact these events can have on communities, and our role is to give cities the technology and support they need to manage increased demand seamlessly while continuing to deliver a great experience for residents, visitors and businesses."

According to Passport's data, match-day parking data varied by market, with some cities seeing measurable increases compared with their typical parking and curb activity:

• Boston: Parking activity remained largely consistent with normal patterns across match days, ranging from 2.2% below to 2.0% above baseline.
• Kansas City: Parking increased on five of six match days, including a 45%% increase above baseline on July 11.
• Los Angeles: Inglewood saw parking increase by 100% or more on several match days as it hosted games at SoFi Stadium, while enforcement activity also exceeded baseline across all eight match days.
• Toronto: The city's transit-first mobility plan prioritized public transport for fans travelling to matches, with temporary closures of multiple parking zones near the stadium supporting the approach throughout the tournament.
• Seattle: Game days ran +249% higher notices of violation per permit than other days during the World Cup as a whole.

The data underscores the importance of flexible curb management infrastructure that can adapt to the unique needs of each community and event. Whether parking remained close to normal or increased significantly during match days, cities need technology that can scale with changing demand while helping maintain compliance and keep curb operations moving.

Passport's support for World Cup host cities extended beyond parking payments. In Kansas City, Passport supported mobile payment operations as the city prepared to welcome fans for six World Cup matches. In Seattle, Passport supported Sound Transit's permitting operations for World Cup activities, helping the agency manage a tournament-specific program.

Passport's work supporting World Cup host cities builds on its experience helping cities manage some of the largest and most complex events in North America. By providing integrated parking, enforcement, permitting and payment technology, Passport enables local governments and transportation agencies to adapt curb operations as demand changes, whether during a global sporting event or an ordinary day in the community.

Passport serves more than 800 municipalities and private operators across North America and has processed more than $4 billion in curbside payment volume. To learn more, visit passportinc.com.

About Passport 
Passport is the trusted technology partner for over 800 cities and private operators across North America, unifying paid parking, enforcement operations, and payments-processing infrastructure into one platform. By simplifying how municipalities manage and monetize the curb, Passport empowers local leaders to boost compliance, unlock new revenue opportunities, and improve how people move around their communities. Passport helps cities thrive by delivering the tools and insights they need to meet evolving mobility challenges and create community-focused outcomes.

SOURCE Passport