North West Adds Buses for Liverpool Match
Arriva to run route 926 from Liverpool ONE to Anfield for January 28 Champions League match
Arriva Adds Bus Service for Liverpool Match
Football fans heading to Anfield for Liverpool's Champions League match against Qarabag on January 28 will have dedicated bus service available, transit officials said. Arriva will run route 926 from Liverpool ONE to help supporters reach the stadium for the 8pm kickoff, though officials didn't specify service frequency or how late buses will run after the match ends.
Context and Background
Transit agencies in the UK routinely add special service for major sporting events to reduce traffic congestion and provide alternatives to driving near stadiums. Arriva operates regular bus service throughout Liverpool and the North West region, according to the transit provider. The 926 route will depart from stand four at Liverpool ONE, officials said. Specific details about whether additional buses beyond the standard 926 schedule will be added weren't available by publication time.
Service Details
The 926 service will provide direct connections between Liverpool ONE and Anfield stadium, transit officials confirmed. Officials didn't release information about how many additional buses will be deployed or whether service will continue running after the match concludes. Transit agencies typically extend service hours for evening matches, but whether Arriva plans late-night return trips wasn't specified. The agency also didn't say whether special fares or matchday pricing will apply to the service.
Implementation Timeline
The special service will operate on January 28, 2026, for the Champions League fixture scheduled to kick off at 8pm, officials said. Whether Arriva will provide similar service for other Liverpool home matches this season wasn't clear from available information. The transit provider typically announces matchday service details several weeks before major events, though officials didn't say when additional information about this service will be released.
Rider Information
Supporters planning to use the 926 service should depart from stand four at Liverpool ONE, officials said. The transit provider didn't release information about estimated travel times between Liverpool ONE and Anfield or whether fans should arrive early due to expected crowds. Riders can check Moovit for real-time bus arrival information and service updates on matchday.
