Four hours before those matches, NJ Transit service from New York Penn Station to New Jersey is expected to be suspended, exclusively going to MetLife Stadium only.
Friday, April 17, 2026 2:25PM Who's footing the bill to get to the FIFA World Cup? That's the question on everyone's mind as New Jersey gears up to host eight games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
Governor Mikie Sherill says the skyrocketing transportation costs have a $50 million price tag -- one that she's not willing to pass on to commuters.Transportation officials on Friday will be talking about how NJ Transit service is going to be impacted.
Four hours before those matches, NJ Transit service from New York Penn Station to New Jersey is expected to be suspended, exclusively going to MetLife Stadium only. Friday's press conference is happening to discuss what alternatives there are for commuters during those four hours when service could be restricted.
Four World Cup matches are during the week, so this service disruption will impact the afternoon commute for many people. There have been rumors recently that a round-trip New Jersey Transit ticket to attend the FIFA World CupA set price has not been announced yet, so that's a big question still, and it may be brought up at Friday's press conference or we may have to wait a bit longer for an answer.
NJ Transit says it's going to cost around $48 million to provide service during the World Cup, primarily because of extra security.She released a video on social media saying FIFA should pay for the rides, but FIFA says that's not part of the original deal.
'I won't stick New Jersey's commuters with that tab for years to come. That's not fair. So here's the bottom line, FIFA should pay for the rides, but if they don't, I'm not going to let New Jersey commuters get taken for one,' Sherrill said.
There is parking available at the American Dream Mall. Those prices are set by FIFA and could run over $200 per space.
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