Teddy Stadium Introduces Paid Parking and Enhanced Public Transport

Jerusalem's Teddy Stadium is implementing new parking regulations and improved public transportation options for attendees, coinciding with the venue's first full-capacity event of the season, expected to draw 30,000 fans. Starting September 1, 2026, parking at the stadium and the adjacent Arena will become a paid service, operating under a "blue and white" regulated system. The Jerusalem Municipality stated this change aims to increase parking turnover and manage traffic flow following the opening of the L3 light rail line, thereby improving accessibility for residents and visitors.

Jerusalem residents registered in the population registry will receive one free hour of parking upon application, with a second free hour available for holders of a "Jerusalemite" card, provided the benefit hasn't been used elsewhere that day. For fans traveling from outside Jerusalem, intercity buses to the Central Bus Station or trains to Yitzhak Navon station are recommended, followed by the L3 light rail line to the Kiryat HaSport or Ha'ayal stations near the stadium. Local Jerusalem fans can utilize regular bus routes.

To manage the large crowds, shuttle services will run from 4 PM to 8 PM from the "Park and Ride" lot at Har Herzl, with additional stops at Shaare Zedek Medical Center for those parking in nearby lots. Crowd dispersal plans, coordinated with the Israel Police, include enhanced public transport after the game. Attendees will be directed to shuttle points returning to the parking lots, a dedicated bus line (6A) to the Central Bus Station, and the Gonenim station on the L3 light rail line, which will have multiple trains ready for immediate departure towards Binyanei Ha'uma.

Following the game, once pedestrian areas near the stadium are cleared and with police approval, the L3 light rail will resume full service with increased frequency, including additional trains waiting in the Malha area.