Mumbai Metro Line 3: Heading to the T20 World Cup Semi-Final at Wankhede Stadium? Here’s How to Reach via the Aqua Line

Cricket fans will be heading to Wankhede Stadium today to attend the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final match between India and England. With Mumbai Metro line 3, also known as the Aqua Line, becoming fully operational from Aarey JVLR to Cuffe Parade, now the fans can reach Wankhede Stadium via metro and ditch the heavy South Mumbai traffic. How can you reach Wankhede Stadium to attend the T20 World Cup Semi-Final Match? Authorities operating Mumbai Metro Line 3 shared how Mumbaikars can reach the stadium from Churchgate Metro Station:

• B2 gate at the Churchgate station is the closest exit point for Cricket fans travelling by metro to the stadium. 
• The gate provides a quick and convenient walking path to the stadium so that the fans avoid congestion around South Mumbai roads and suburban railway stations on match day.

Heading to #INDvsENG Semi-Final at Wankhede? 🏏

Travel conveniently with #MetroLine3 and step out at Churchgate Metro Station (B2 Entry/Exit) for easy access to the stadium.

वानखेडे स्टेडियमला जाण्याकरिता मेट्रो लाईन-३चा वापर करा. चर्चगेट मेट्रो स्थानकाच्या B2 गेटमधून बाहेर… pic.twitter.com/nA8yl14KyB

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Mumbai Metro Line 3 Extends Operating Hours

Meanwhile, Mumbai Metro Line 3 has announced extended operating hours on Thursday to support the movement of cricket fans travelling to South Mumbai for the high-stakes ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final between the India national cricket team and the England cricket team at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. With a huge turnout anticipated for the crucial encounter, the Aqua Line’s revised schedule is aimed at ensuring smoother travel, reducing pressure on road networks, and offering spectators a quick, air-conditioned and dependable transport option on match day.

🏏 Match night in Mumbai!
Heading to the India vs England T20 Semi-Final? #AquaLine will operate extended services on 5th March to make your return journey smooth and hassle-free.

Travel smart. Plan ahead. Enjoy the game!

🏏 मुंबईत क्रिकेटचा जल्लोष!
५ मार्च रोजी होणाऱ्या T20… pic.twitter.com/Y3WtOOonSV

— MumbaiMetro3 (@MumbaiMetro3) March 4, 2026

The match is set to start at 7 pm and is likely to attract a packed stadium, leading to significant commuter movement across South Mumbai. In response, metro authorities have planned additional services in both directions throughout the day and late into the night, with operations continuing until 11:59 pm to accommodate the surge in passengers heading to and from the stadium.

The underground corridor, operated by the Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation, stretches 33.5 km from Cuffe Parade to Aarey Colony and features 27 stations linking major business districts and residential areas. Key stops such as Churchgate railway station, Vidhan Bhavan, Hutatma Chowk, and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus provide convenient connectivity to the stadium precinct. For spectators heading to Wankhede, the B2 entry-exit gate at Churchgate station is the closest access point.

In a major relief for fans attending the night fixture, the last metro service from Churchgate station has been extended until 11:59 pm on March 5. This arrangement ensures that spectators can leave the stadium after the match without rushing and travel back home comfortably.

Authorities have urged commuters to plan their trips ahead of time, reach stations early to avoid peak-hour crowds, and use metro services for a smoother and safer journey. The extended services are part of broader transportation arrangements put in place to handle the heavy turnout expected for one of the city’s biggest sporting events.