FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ NEW YORK NEW JERSEY HOST COMMITTEE AND NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCE REGIONAL STADIUM MOBILITY PLAN

Host Committee and NJ TRANSIT to Serve as Primary Transportation Providers, with PANYNJ, MTA, NJDOT, NJTA, and Amtrak Supporting Bi-Regional Operations

Official Host Committee New York New Jersey Stadium Shuttle Tickets On Sale Today for Match Ticket Holders

Match Ticket Required for Transportation Purchase and Matchday Service

Mobility Plan to Support Four Weekday Matches and Four Weekend Matches Throughout the Tournament

April 17, 2026

Newark, NJ — The FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee and NJ TRANSIT today announced the Regional Mobility Plan for FIFA World Cup 2026™, in coordination with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), and Amtrak outlining how fans will travel to matches at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford.

“We are pleased to welcome fans from around the world, building on more than two years of preparation and strong coordination with local, state, and federal partners,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri. “While we are ready to deliver a seamless travel experience for those riding with us on match days, we have been equally focused on ensuring our everyday customers have a multitude of travel options if they rely on NJ TRANSIT for essential travel during key time periods before and after the match.”

“Our Stadium Mobility Plan is built with safety and responsibility at its core—ensuring that every fan, worker, and resident can move throughout the region securely during the tournament,” said Alex Lasry, CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee. “It reflects years of planning and coordination across our transportation partners, and we’re incredibly grateful for their collaboration. Our focus is on delivering a clear, reliable experience for matchgoers while minimizing disruption and helping residents navigate the increased demand the tournament will bring. We want to ensure the World Cup is an enjoyable experience across our entire region, while showing the world everything New York New Jersey has to offer.”

“The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is a unique opportunity to showcase to the world New Jersey’s complex, modern, and interconnected transportation network that moves hundreds of thousands of people each day reliably and efficiently,” NJDOT Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Chair Priya Jain said. “Working in close collaboration with our transportation and law enforcement partners across the state and region, NJDOT is focused on match day operations and advanced public messaging – ensuring coordinated traffic management, incident response, and clear communication so the system performs in real time under peak demand.”

The transportation plan is designed to move more than 78,000 spectators per match using a coordinated network of stadium shuttle buses, rail service, rideshare, permitted vehicles, and limited premium parking at American Dream across the eight New York New Jersey matches:

Saturday, June 13, 2026 – 6:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. ET
Monday, June 22, 2026 – 8:00 p.m. ET
Thursday, June 25, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. ET
Saturday, June 27, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. ET
Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – 5:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, July 5, 2026 – 4:00 p.m. ET
Sunday, July 19, 2026 – 3:00 p.m. ET

To reduce congestion and ensure safety, there will be no general spectator parking on Stadium property on matchdays. Access to the Stadium will be limited to these official transportation options, and no private bus or charter operators will provide matchday service. Fans are strongly encouraged to plan ahead, purchase transportation in advance, and follow official guidance.

A valid FIFA World Cup 2026™ match ticket will be required to purchase transportation and to access matchday services. Transportation tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable and will be checked prior to boarding.

Official New York New Jersey Stadium Shuttle

Bus shuttle tickets for the Official New York New Jersey Stadium Shuttle are on sale today. Operated by the NYNJ Host Committee, the Official NYNJ Stadium Shuttle will provide direct, round-trip bus service to the Stadium from key locations across New York and New Jersey.

From New York City, fans can take a one-seat ride from the Port Authority Bus Terminal or the Midtown East Shuttle pick-up, located east of Grand Central Station, directly to the Stadium.

In New Jersey, bus shuttle service will operate as a park-and-ride from the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, allowing fans to ride directly to the Stadium.

All stadium bus shuttle services will use a single, unified ticketing platform.

Nontransferable and nonrefundable round-trip bus tickets are available for purchase for $80 here.

NJ TRANSIT Rail

NJ TRANSIT rail service will serve as the primary high-capacity travel option for spectators on matchdays, with a commitment to carry 40,000 attendees using NJ TRANSIT services on each matchday.

In order to support high-capacity operations and ensure public safety, starting four hours before kickoff, NJ TRANSIT rail service between Penn Station New York and Secaucus Junction will be limited to FIFA World Cup 2026™ ticket holders. Tickets will need to be purchased in advance on NJ TRANSIT’s mobile app – tickets will be limited to 40,000 for each matchday and will not be available for purchase on the day of the match at station ticket offices or ticket vending machines. Tickets will be checked prior to boarding, and attendees should arrive at the designated boarding location during the time period found on their mobile transit ticket. Important Note: Fans living or staying in New York City, including all five boroughs, must use Penn Station New York for rail travel to the Stadium on matchdays.

Fans traveling from New Jersey rail stations will purchase mobile tickets for specific time periods to board trains to the Stadium. Tickets checks will occur prior to boarding Stadium-bound service. Fans transferring at Secaucus Junction will be directed to board connecting service to the Stadium.

Non-transferable and non-refundable roundtrip rail tickets will be on sale to match ticket holders only on May 13^th via NJ TRANSIT for $150. Rail tickets to the Stadium will only be available for purchase on NJ TRANSIT’s Mobile App (njtransit.com/app). Fans can find the latest NJ TRANSIT travel information for all eight matches at njtworldcup.com.

Rideshare

Rideshare will be available as a limited, supplemental option on matchdays and will be managed to reduce congestion near the Stadium. Premium pricing is anticipated and there will be no rideshare drop off on Stadium property. Rideshare service

will operate through a designated drop-off location at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment using geofencing. Fans planning to use rideshare should plan additional travel time as traffic conditions are expected to be heavier closer to kickoff.

Premium Parking at American Dream

A limited amount of premium parking will be offered at American Dream on matchdays by advance purchase only. Fans using premium parking at American Dream should plan to arrive early, as traffic conditions are expected to be heavier closer to kickoff.

Parking passes are available for purchase here.

What Fans Should Expect

On the eight matchdays, travel will look different than a typical day. Fans should plan ahead, purchase transportation early, and follow official NYNJ Host Committee channels for real-time updates and guidance.

More information, including schedules and ticketing details, will be released as FIFA World Cup 2026™ approaches. Fans can find the latest transportation guidance at nynjfwc26.com/getting-to-nynj-stadium.

NJ TRANSIT Regular Service and Everyday Travel

On matchdays, the region’s transportation agencies will be working hard to keep New Jerseyans and New Yorkers moving. Customers not attending matches can help by planning ahead and avoiding non-essential travel on match days. Customers with travel flexibility are encouraged to travel outside peak hours or consider adjusting their schedules on matchdays, where possible. For customers who must travel during peak match periods, NJ TRANSIT is committed to minimizing the impacts to the greatest extent possible. NJ TRANSIT will continue to support everyday travel across the region while World Cup matches are underway over eight days, with targeted operational adjustments and a multitude of alternate transit options to prioritize safe and efficient movement of both fans and everyday riders.

During peak match-arrival and departure windows, select NJ TRANSIT trains will be temporarily diverted or adjusted to support Stadium-bound service. These adjustments are designed to ensure that trains traveling to and from Secaucus Junction during key periods can support the extraordinary FIFA World Cup™ travel, while maintaining multiple service options for everyday riders.

Beginning four hours prior to kickoff, there will be no outbound NJ TRANSIT rail service from Penn Station New York available for commuter travel. In order to support high-capacity operations and ensure public safety, regular commuters not attending the match can use their rail ticket or pass, with New York as an origin or destination station, for alternate travel options available at no additional cost using PATH train service from the 33^rd Street Station as well as NJ TRANSIT bus service from Port Authority Bus Terminal. NJ TRANSIT will also be offering discounts, supported by the NYNJ Host Committee, for NY rail customers who must travel on June 22^nd and June 30^th. Trains traveling into Penn Station New York during this 4-hour period will operate normally.

Details of Discounts

June Monthly Pass Holders - 3% discount applied to June pass
June monthly rail passes with New York as an origin or destination purchased on NJ TRANSIT’s mobile app, at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) and station ticket offices will automatically have the 3% discount applied, and the passes will go on sale beginning May 19^th.

Weekly Pass Customers - 5% discount on each of two weekly passes that include June 22^nd & June 30^th.
Weekly rail passes with New York as an origin or destination purchased on NJ TRANSIT’s mobile app, at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) and station ticket offices will automatically have the 5% discount applied, and these passes will go on sale:
For June 22 – Goes on sale June 18 and are valid for travel June 20^th – June 26^th
For June 30 – Goes on sale June 25 and are valid for travel June 27 – July 3

Flex Pass Users - 5% discount on Flex Pass purchase
Rail Flex Passes with New York as an origin or destination purchased on NJ TRANSIT’s mobile app, at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) and station ticket offices will automatically have the 5% discount applied.
Discounted New York rail Flex Passes will be available for purchase from June 21^st until June 30^th
Flex Pass tickets are valid for 30 days

Full-fare, Adult one-way tickets purchased through Mobile App or Web Ticketing
Purchase up to four (4) one-way tickets with New York as an origin or destination from June 21^st to 30^th at 20% discount with a promotion code

Tickets are valid for up to 30 days from date of purchase.
Promotion code to be provided in early June

Full-fare, Adult one-way tickets purchased through Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) or at Ticket offices
Proof of purchase required. Receipt from TVM or ticket office indicating 2 one-way tickets with New York as an origin or destination purchased on June 22^nd or June 30^th only.
Visit the Customer Service Office in New York Penn Station and present the receipt for the purchase of two one-way tickets at the window to receive one courtesy ticket for complimentary one-way rail travel from any NJ TRANSIT rail station to any NJ TRANSIT destination station
1 courtesy ticket per passenger per day, with a maximum of two courtesy tickets
Customer has up to 5 days after date of purchase to receive their courtesy ticket(s).
Courtesy Tickets can be redeemed only at NY Penn Station Customer Service Office and ID is required.

For three hours following each match, NJ TRANSIT rail service to Penn Station New York on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast Line, and Raritan Valley Line will terminate at Newark Penn Station (New Jersey). Customers with a rail ticket or pass with New York as an origin or destination station can continue to New York City via PATH, at no additional cost, from Newark Penn Station. Morris & Essex Lines and Montclair-Boonton Line Midtown Direct service to New York will terminate at Newark Broad Street where customers with a rail ticket or pass with New York as an origin or destination station can transfer to the Newark Light Rail for service to Newark Penn Station and continue to New York City via PATH at no additional cost. Morris & Essex Lines and Montclair-Boonton Line customers can also take trains that have a final destination of Hoboken and transfer to PATH service to continue their trip to New York. Trains departing from Penn Station New York will operate normally.

There will be no changes to rail service while matches are underway. Outside of the peak match travel windows—four hours before and three hours after each match—NJ TRANSIT trains will run on their regular weekday and weekend schedules, and both eastbound and westbound service will be fully available throughout the day.

PATH service will help accommodate NJ TRANSIT customers with a rail ticket or pass with New York as an origin or destination station. Customers are encouraged to download the RidePATH app via App Store for iPhone or Google Play Store for train arrival times, schedules, trip-planning and alerts, all in one convenient place. NJ TRANSIT’s bus network will remain operational with select targeted adjustments.

In NYC and the surrounding region, MTA customers can expect normal service on commuter rails and subways, and most bus routes. To accommodate roadway transport from NYC to the stadium on matchdays, MTA bus and Access-A-Ride customers may experience delays, reroutes, or other service changes in Midtown Manhattan. For MTA travel information, please visit mta.info/world-cup-2026-new-york-new-jersey##

Customers should expect heavy ridership and crowded conditions on the trains and along major corridors before and after matches. Employers are encouraged to support work-from-home and flexible scheduling on matchdays, where feasible, recognizing that not all roles allow for this flexibility.

For NJ TRANSIT travel information on matchdays for both match attendees and regular commuters, visit njtworldcup.com.

Amtrak

As the owner of the Northeast Corridor, Amtrak is committed to ensuring safe, reliable, and seamless travel to World Cup events, including New York New Jersey Stadium. Amtrak is proud to support partner agencies, like NJ TRANSIT in getting fans to and from games by ensuring our infrastructure and stations are fully prepared to handle increased crowds. Amtrak has planned extensively with NJ TRANSIT and the NYNJ Host Committee to prepare for this moment, which will continue throughout the final game. This includes making targeted investments and improvements to strengthen rail infrastructure ahead of this summer. In addition, on major World Cup gamedays, additional maintenance employees and rescue locomotives will be posted at strategic locations to quickly mitigate any potential service issues. Scheduled maintenance outages are being carefully managed through a rigorous planning process to avoid conflicts with matchday operations and ensure optimal service for Amtrak and its partners.

Amtrak will be operating at full service capacity for the World Cup, which includes having additional seats available compared to last summer. The continued rollout of NextGen Acela trains on select departures will add seating capacity to support the anticipated increase in customer demand. NextGen Acela is the all-new, premium fleet from Amtrak, operating between major city centers on the Northeast Corridor from Washington, DC to New York, to Boston with destinations in between. Designed with innovative features and amenities, guests can experience First Class and Business Class travel on America’s only high-speed rail service.

In addition to NYNJ, Amtrak provides service to every American and Canadian World Cup host city.

Amtrak’s World Cup preparation efforts to date have included participation in host city working groups and regional planning sessions, as well as engagement with the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, U.S. Department of Transportation Major Events Working Group, and Northeast Corridor Commission World Cup Working Group.

Across the country and in particular at New York Penn Station, Amtrak will deploy “Amtrak Ambassadors,” management staff trained to support customers alongside frontline station employees during major events and heavy travel periods. The Amtrak Police Department will increase patrols at key Amtrak stations and continue close coordination with local, state, and federal law enforcement.

Purchasing tickets is fast and easy on Amtrak.com, via the Amtrak mobile app, at in-station ticketing kiosks, in-person at staffed stations, or by calling 800-USA-RAIL.