NJ Transit said round‑trip train tickets to MetLife Stadium for the 2026 World Cup will cost $150, with parking priced at $225.
The price is roughly twelve times the normal round‑trip fare, raising concerns about accessibility for fans and commuters. The high cost is intended to cover the $48 million transportation bill that the state expects the tournament to generate.
The $150 fare applies to trips from New York’s Penn Station to the stadium this summer[1]. By contrast, a regular round‑trip ticket on the same route costs $12.90[4]. The steep increase reflects the additional services and security measures required for a global event.
Parking at MetLife Stadium for World Cup matches will be $225 per vehicle[1]. No alternative pricing has been announced, and the figure appears in the Guardian report, which is the only source that specifies a parking charge.
State officials estimate that total transportation expenses for the tournament will reach $48 million[2]. NJ Transit plans to use the ticket and parking revenues to offset a large portion of that amount.
Governor Mikie Sherrill said FIFA should share the transportation costs and that the private‑sector event organizer has a responsibility to help fund public infrastructure. She said the criticism followed the pricing announcement.
Fans traveling from Penn Station will board NJ Transit’s commuter trains that stop at Secaucus Junction before a shuttle takes them to MetLife Stadium. The service is scheduled to run throughout the summer 2026 World Cup season[1].
The pricing details were released on Friday, April 17, 2026, ahead of the tournament’s opening matches[1].
“Round‑trip tickets will cost $150.”
The steep ticket and parking prices mean many casual fans may face a financial barrier to attending World Cup matches in New Jersey, potentially limiting local attendance and shifting demand toward televised viewership. By tying the fare to the $48 million transportation budget, the state is using event revenue to offset public costs, but the approach also places the financial burden on individual travelers rather than on FIFA or sponsors.
