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Getting to the World Cup games at MetLife Stadium by train this summer will cost less than originally planned.
After NJ Transit and the FIFA New York Host Committee initially announced $150 round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to the New Jersey stadium, tickets will now be reduced to $105.
NJ Transit said it received financial support from “sponsors and other sources,” so the fares were able to come down, according to The Athletic.
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NJ Transit passengers get off a train at New York Penn Station in June 2025. (James M. O’Neill/NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
After the introduction of the first prices, the Governor of New Jersey Mikie Sherrill and FIFA argued, the governor said that FIFA should pay for the train tickets. FIFA slammed Sherrill’s “unprecedented” plan and added that expensive train tickets would have a “chilling effect” on fans.
“Governor Sherrill was clear that FIFA should contribute to the transportation of its fans to the World Cup games. Since it has not done so, he ordered NJ Transit to seek private and tax-free dollars to significantly reduce fares,” said Sherrill’s spokesperson to The Athletic. “The Governor thanks all the companies that have stepped up to lower the cost to ticket holders. He will continue to ensure that the World Cup is an experience that benefits fans and all New Jerseyans.”
NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri defended the $150 train tickets, saying the final cost to the public transit company should not be the burden of New Jersey commuters.
Commuters walk through the NJ Transit section of Penn Station in New York City on May 20, 2025, after NJ Transit resumed operations following a hard-fought agreement to end a three-day strike by train engineers. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
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“It is an exciting time for New Jersey to show the diversity of New Jersey and its economic position in the country and the world. Equally important, (Sherrill) said that the passengers of New Jersey cannot and will not support the movement of fans going to the game, because that would not be right,” said Kolluri, repeating that the tournament will cost NJ Transit $48 million.
“In order to transport 40,000 people and cover the cost of six million dollars (per game), we have to charge $150.”
The CEO said that if the standard fare of $12.90 is imposed, passengers will fund the $48 million debt by 92%.
Parking is prohibited at MetLife Stadium, and boarding will be limited, which means more NJ Transit is moving.
Transport officials are preparing for an unprecedented number of passengers during this summer’s World Cup. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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New York Penn Station will be open only to game players starting four hours before kickoff, and local residents are urged to avoid non-essential travel by NJ Transit on game days.
The first game at MetLife Stadium is June 13.
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