TransLink is increasing its service in preparation for Vancouver hosting seven FIFA World Cup matches this summer.

The region’s transportation authority announced its ‘game plan’ Tuesday, marking 100 days until the tournament begins.

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Spokesperson Anita Bathe says TransLink will add about 600 additional bus trips per day through the nearly month-long period.

On match days, Bathe says, TransLink will maximize SkyTrain service.

“SkyTrain will be the main way for fans to get to and from BC Place,” Bathe explained.

“Empty trains will be strategically arriving at Main Street-Science World [Station], so that when the matches are over and the crowds pour in, we have enough capacity for people. Trains will also run every two to three minutes before and after matches. And for matches with 9 p.m. kickoffs, the SkyTrain will be running later, and people will be able to catch the train until 2:15 in the morning.”

Also on match days, the SeaBus between Vancouver and the North Shore will increase from departing every 15 minutes to departing every 10 minutes.

The most important change for local riders, Bathe says, will affect access to the Stadium-Chinatown SkyTrain Station.

“Pedestrian and street access to BC Place will be closed on match days. The only way [transit] riders will be able to get to the stadium will be from Main Street-Science World Station.”

TransLink says Yaletown–Roundhouse Station will also not provide access to the stadium on game days.

Throughout the tournament, it says additional buses will be on standby to respond to crowd surges and changing conditions, with crews monitoring crowding in real time and deploying service as needed.

More information about all planned service changes can be found on the TransLink website.

—With files from David Nadalini