San Francisco Muni Sees 3.4 Million Trips During Super Bowl LX Week

Transit agency reports major ridership increase as city hosts Super Bowl events and festivities.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) reported that Muni delivered 3.4 million passenger trips during the week of Super Bowl LX events in the city, with weekday ridership averaging nearly 550,000 trips per day. The agency also issued 20 event permits, installed 3,800 temporary signs, and deployed around 200 parking enforcement staff per day to manage the influx of visitors and events.

Why it matters

The high Muni ridership during Super Bowl week highlights the importance of public transportation in supporting major events and the ability of San Francisco's transit system to handle large crowds and increased demand. It also demonstrates the city's capacity to host large-scale events and the economic impact they can have.

The details

According to SFMTA, Saturday, Feb. 7 - the day before the Super Bowl - marked the second-highest Saturday ridership since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 410,000 trips recorded, an increase of roughly 55,000 over an average Saturday the previous month. The agency's ridership snapshot does not include cable cars or historic streetcars due to older fare technology, but those were also visibly packed throughout the week, particularly near Union Square and Fisherman's Wharf.

  • The week of Super Bowl LX events took place in early February 2026.
  • Saturday, February 7, 2026 saw the second-highest Saturday ridership since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The players

San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA)

The public transit agency responsible for operating Muni, the city's bus and light rail system, as well as managing parking, traffic, and other transportation-related services in San Francisco.

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What’s next

SFMTA will continue to monitor and analyze ridership data to help plan for future major events in San Francisco and ensure the city's public transportation system is prepared to accommodate large crowds and increased demand.

The takeaway

San Francisco's public transit system proved its ability to support the influx of visitors and events during Super Bowl LX week, underscoring the importance of reliable and accessible transportation options for the city's residents and visitors alike.