FIFA Says No Blanket Tailgating Ban as Host Cities Move to Curb Parking Lot Parties and Push Transit

Overview

• FIFA said it has no formal rule against tailgating but left room for venue-specific limits set with host city public safety officials.
• Boston’s host committee and the New England Patriots said traditional tailgating will not be allowed at Gillette Stadium, noting Massachusetts open-container laws and event operations.
• New York–New Jersey’s host group said MetLife Stadium’s parking lots will be used for fan areas and operations, framing the matches there as a public transportation first event.
• The Athletic reported plans for NJ Transit return tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife that could top $100, while the agency said prices are not finalized and leaders like Chuck Schumer and Governor Mikie Sherrill want FIFA to cover costs.
• Fan frustration has grown over access and price as some buyers accuse FIFA of changing stadium seat maps after purchases, which they say made views worse with no remedy.