World Cup MBTA Train Ticket Price Announced

T says commuter rail option will be more affordable than driving to Gillette Stadium matches

Apr. 6, 2026 at 4:11pm

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A fragmented, geometric painting in bold colors depicting a soccer match at Gillette Stadium, with overlapping planes and shapes representing the complex transportation challenges around the event.A cubist interpretation of the bustling transportation and logistics around World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium, where the MBTA aims to provide an affordable and efficient commuter rail option.Boston Today

The MBTA has announced the price for special World Cup commuter rail trains from Boston's South Station to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro will be $80 for a round-trip ticket, more expensive than previous reports. The T says the trains will provide a predictable and more affordable option compared to driving, parking, and event-day traffic delays.

Why it matters

With thousands of fans expected to attend the World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium, the MBTA is aiming to provide a transportation option that avoids the traffic and parking challenges around the venue. However, the high ticket price has drawn some criticism from fans who are already paying significant costs to attend the matches.

The details

The $80 round-trip World Cup train tickets will go on sale on April 8 and will be valid for travel on the entire Commuter Rail network on match days. Typically, special event trains to Gillette Stadium cost $20 round-trip. The MBTA says it will run 14 trains to transport 20,000 fans to each of the seven World Cup matches scheduled for June and July. Ticket availability is limited, and the T is encouraging fans to purchase early before the maximum capacity is reached.

  • The World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium are scheduled for June and July 2026.
  • The $80 round-trip train tickets will go on sale on April 8, 2026.
  • On March 26, 2026, about 2,300 people took special trains from Boston to Gillette Stadium for a friendly match between France and Brazil, with those tickets costing $30 for a round-trip ride.

The players

MBTA

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, the public transit system serving the Boston metropolitan area.

Gillette Stadium

The home stadium of the New England Patriots NFL team and the New England Revolution MLS team, located in Foxboro, Massachusetts.

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What they’re saying

“The MBTA crew definitely did a good job out there and back. We definitely looked at Ubers and saw that the highway was definitely backed up. The train was great.”

— David Matheney, Passenger

What’s next

Ticket sales for the World Cup commuter rail trains will open on April 8, 2026, and the MBTA has said they will close once the maximum capacity is reached.

The takeaway

The high price of the World Cup commuter rail tickets, at $80 for a round-trip, has drawn some criticism from fans who are already paying significant costs to attend the matches. However, the MBTA is positioning the trains as a more affordable and predictable transportation option compared to driving and parking at Gillette Stadium.