AC Transit Connects Fans to Oakland Roots Opener

AC Transit Lines 45, 73, 90, and 98 serve Oakland Roots home opener at Coliseum Saturday

AC Transit Serves Oakland Roots Home Opener Saturday

Soccer fans heading to the Oakland Roots home opener Saturday can take AC Transit to avoid parking hassles at the Oakland Coliseum. Transit officials said Lines 45, 73, 90, and 98 all serve the venue, providing connections from throughout the East Bay. The March 14 match includes a post-game fireworks show, and fans using the ACTRANSIT10 promo code can save on tickets.

Transit Access Supports Major Events

AC Transit regularly provides service to Oakland Coliseum events, connecting fans from Berkeley, Alameda, and other East Bay communities to sporting events and concerts. The four routes serving the venue offer frequent service on event days, according to the transit agency. Officials didn't specify whether additional buses will run for Saturday's match, though transit agencies typically add capacity for major events. The Coliseum stop is a key transfer point in AC Transit's network, serving both BART and bus connections.

Four Routes Connect to Venue

Lines 45, 73, 90, and 98 all stop at the Oakland Coliseum, providing service from different parts of Alameda County. Route 45 connects downtown Oakland to the Coliseum, while Line 73 serves East Oakland neighborhoods. Line 90 provides express service along International Boulevard, and Route 98 connects Hayward to Oakland. Specific service frequencies for Saturday's match weren't available, though the agency said all four lines will operate. Officials haven't said whether they'll extend service hours to accommodate fans leaving after the fireworks display.

Match Kicks Off Saturday Evening

The Oakland Roots home opener takes place Saturday, March 14, at the Oakland Coliseum, with a fireworks show following the match. Officials didn't provide a specific kickoff time. The team's offering a discount code—ACTRANSIT10—for fans purchasing tickets, though it wasn't clear whether AC Transit partnered with the team on the promotion or if it's a team-only initiative.

Transit Option Eases Parking Concerns

Taking AC Transit to the match eliminates parking costs and traffic concerns for fans traveling from throughout the Bay Area. The Coliseum BART station connects to AC Transit routes, making the venue accessible from San Francisco, Peninsula, and South Bay communities via BART-to-bus transfers. Moovit provides real-time arrival information for all AC Transit routes serving the Coliseum, helping fans plan their trips to and from Saturday's match and fireworks show.