NJ Transit Announces Steep Prices for World Cup Fans

National team goalkeeper Matt Turner advises fans on getting to games

Apr. 15, 2026 at 4:25pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a soccer match at MetLife Stadium, with the field and players broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a palette of red, white, and blue.The complex logistics of transporting fans to a major international soccer tournament in New Jersey requires creative, inclusive solutions.Park Ridge Today

NJ Transit is planning to charge more than $100 for train tickets from New York's Penn Station to MetLife Stadium during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. National team goalkeeper Matt Turner, a native of Park Ridge, New Jersey, has advice for fans looking to attend the games.

Why it matters

The high prices for public transportation could price out many casual fans and families from attending World Cup matches in New Jersey. Turner's advice aims to help local residents navigate the transportation challenges.

The details

NJ Transit is implementing the steep pricing for train tickets to the World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium. The agency cites increased demand and operational costs as reasons for the over $100 fares from Penn Station in New York to the stadium in New Jersey.

  • The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held in North America, with matches taking place at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
  • NJ Transit's high-priced train tickets will be in effect during the World Cup tournament.

The players

Matt Turner

A national team goalkeeper from Park Ridge, New Jersey who is advising fans on transportation options for attending World Cup matches.

NJ Transit

The public transportation agency in New Jersey that is planning to charge over $100 for train tickets from New York to MetLife Stadium during the 2026 World Cup.

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What they’re saying

“Matt Turner has advice to NJ soccer fans for World Cup.”

— Matt Turner, National team goalkeeper

What’s next

Turner is expected to provide more specific guidance to New Jersey residents on affordable transportation options and strategies for attending World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium.

The takeaway

The steep prices for public transit to World Cup games in New Jersey could price out many local fans, highlighting the need for affordable transportation solutions to ensure the community can fully participate in the global event.