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Fans planning to use NJ Transit from New Jersey to travel from New York City to MetLife Stadium for FIFA World Cup According to a report, games this summer may have to pay around $150 for a round-trip ticket.
Athletics reports this that while NJ Transit’s models initially projected a price of more than $100 per passenger, a price around $150 was discussed this week, according to a source with direct knowledge of the plans.
The fare would apply to fans taking NJ Transit train service Penn Station in New York City to MetLife Stadium, with a stop at Secaucus Station.
Normally, the fare for that route would cost $12.90 for a round-trip ticket, which the report noted was the same fares used by transit authorities during last year’s FIFA Club World Cup. The Club World Cup is for professional club teams, unlike this summer’s World Cup, which will feature national teams.
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World Cup fans traveling to New Jersey for matches could face higher fares on NJ Transit, according to the report. (Zamek/VIEWpress)
NJ Transit typically discounts for seniors, children and disabled passengers, but The Athletic’s report indicates the agency will have one price that applies to all groups of passengers for the World Cup.
According to the report, the final pricing decision is expected to be announced on Friday.
Eight World Cup matches will be held MetLife Stadiumincluding the final match of the competition on July 19.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be played at locations in the US, Canada and Mexico. (Eva Marie Uzcategui – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images / Getty Images)
High demand among World Cup riders has prompted NJ Transit to announce that only World Cup ticket holders will be able to access the Meadowlands Rail service. Additionally, only gamegoers may enter the NJ Transit area on game days Penn station four hours before kick-off.
The Athletic previously reported that the Massachusetts MBTA planned to increase the price of a round-trip ticket Boston to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, from the $20 rate charged for NFL games to more than $75 for the World Cup games held at the venue this summer. The MBTA announced an $80 round-trip ticket last week.
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Lionel Messi celebrates with fans and teammates after winning the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup final between Argentina and France at Lusail Stadium on December 18, 2022. (Michael Regan – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images / Getty Images)
FOX Sports will serve as the exclusive English-language home in the US FIFA World Cup 26 matches, which will be played at locations in the US, Mexico and Canada.
The World Cup will take place from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, July 19, with all 104 matches broadcast live on FOX, which will broadcast 69 matches, and FS1, which will have 35 matches.
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World Cup matches will also be streamed live on FOX One and the FOX Sports App.
