Overview
- NJ Transit and local organizers on Friday announced a $150 round-trip train fare from New York to MetLife Stadium for 2026 World Cup matches, up from about $12.90 normally.
- Agency chief Kris Kolluri said the price covers $48 million to run dedicated trains and avoids regular riders shouldering about 92% of the event costs.
- Organizers will sell 40,000 round-trip train tickets for each match, with sales opening May 13.
- A separate shuttle plan will move 10,000 people per game, with round-trip seats priced at $80.
- FIFA objected to the pricing and said ticket-holders must get transport at cost, warning the hike could deter fans as a $100 million federal grant to U.S. host cities draws fresh scrutiny.