BART Connects SF Cricket Fans to New League Matches
BART promotes Coliseum station access for five SF Unicorns cricket matches from June to July
BART Adds Service to Unicorns Cricket Matches
Cricket fans can ride BART to San Francisco Unicorns home matches at Oakland Coliseum this season, transit officials announced Thursday. The agency's promoting its Coliseum station as the primary access point for five Major League Cricket games scheduled between June and July. Robert Powers, General Manager at BART, said the service helps fans avoid parking hassles at the venue.
Context
BART's Coliseum station has served as a major transit hub for sporting events at the Oakland Coliseum complex for decades, including baseball and football games. Major League Cricket launched in 2023 as a professional Twenty20 cricket league in the United States. The Bay Area's significant South Asian population has made the region a natural market for professional cricket. Transit agencies nationwide increasingly promote service to special events as a strategy to boost ridership and demonstrate public value.
Match Schedule
The Unicorns host five home matches at the Coliseum starting June 7 against Texas Super Kings at 3 p.m. Additional afternoon matches include Washington Freedom on June 14, Los Angeles Knight Riders on June 21, and Seattle Orcas on July 5, all starting at 3 p.m. The final home match features MI New York on July 9 at 6 p.m. Officials didn't specify whether BART's adding extra trains or increasing service frequency for the matches.
Implementation
Service to the first match begins June 7, with regular BART schedules providing access to all five games through early July. The Coliseum station sits adjacent to the venue, offering direct walking access for fans. Officials didn't announce special fares or promotions for cricket match attendees.
Rider Impact
"We're thrilled to support Major League Cricket and the San Francisco Unicorns by providing convenient BART service to these exciting matches," Powers told reporters. "Public transit is the smart way to get to the Coliseum, and we encourage all cricket fans to ride BART." Riders can check Moovit for real-time BART schedules and trip planning to Coliseum station for match days.
