SFMTA issues Super Bowl travel advisory for Jan 30-Feb 9

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency has updated its travel advisory ahead of Super Bowl week, warning of expected street closures, detours and changes to transit service across the city between Jan 30 and Feb 9, 2026. The advisory names several Muni routes that will be affected, including the 5 Fulton, 14 Mission, 30 Stockton and 91 Owl, and lays out a weekend traffic and transit outlook focused on neighborhood impacts.

SFMTA urges drivers and riders to check the agency’s travel page frequently, and to plan for congestion, potential detours and service adjustments during the event window. The agency’s guidance highlights concentrated disruptions in SoMa around Moscone Center and in the Union Square retail district, two hubs that will see heavy foot traffic and vehicle restrictions during planned events.

For local commuters, the advisory means altered schedules and route patterns for familiar Muni lines. Riders who depend on the listed routes should expect changes to pickup and drop-off locations, possible shuttle services or reroutes, and longer travel times. Drivers should anticipate temporary no-parking zones, street closures near major venues and slower-than-normal traffic, especially on weekends. Local businesses that rely on delivery or foot traffic in SoMa and Union Square may experience schedule shifts or queueing at curbside loading zones.

San Francisco’s role as host for a global sporting event will bring a spike in visitors from across the country and overseas, increasing pressure on transit capacity, hospitality and neighborhood services. That international dimension amplifies the need for clear communications from transit authorities and cooperation from residents and businesses as security, crowd management and transportation plans are implemented.

Practical steps for residents include monitoring the SFMTA travel advisory page for realtime updates, allowing extra time for commutes during the Jan 30-Feb 9 window, and considering alternate travel plans such as shifting schedules, using nearby transit options, walking or biking for short trips, and coordinating deliveries outside peak event periods. Those who live, work or run businesses in affected corridors should review routes and access points now to minimize disruption.

The SFMTA advisory is likely to be updated as event plans solidify, so expect changes in the days before Jan 30. For San Franciscans, this advisory signals a period of elevated congestion and altered street life; planning ahead will help residents, workers and visitors navigate the city while events are under way.