Overview
- NJ Transit’s board, which voted Wednesday to allow special match‑day pricing, said a dedicated “FIFA ticket” will be detailed Friday for rail travel to MetLife Stadium.
- Reports say round‑trip fares between New York Penn Station and MetLife could top $100, far above the usual $12.90, while the agency says final prices are not yet set.
- Governor Mikie Sherrill told voters she wants FIFA to cover the costs and said she will not pass the bill to commuters, adding she would approve steep fares if FIFA refuses.
- FIFA countered that host cities agreed in 2023 to provide fan transport at cost and said it pushed for federal aid, a stance that clashes with local demands for direct FIFA funding.
- Parking bans at the Meadowlands and access limits for the NJ Transit area of Penn Station will push most fans onto paid trains, as Boston’s MBTA has already confirmed $80 round trips to Gillette Stadium.