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Fans Outraged Over Exorbitant World Cup Train Tickets
Prices for a 30-minute ride to MetLife Stadium have increased 11-fold
Apr. 17, 2026 at 9:57pm
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Fans face a dizzying array of costs and complications in accessing the 2026 World Cup, as transportation prices soar beyond the reach of many.Manhattan TodayFans traveling to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey are expressing outrage over the exorbitant prices for train tickets from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium. A roundtrip journey that normally costs $13.50 is now being sold for $150, an 11-fold increase.
Why it matters
The steep price hike for public transportation to the World Cup matches has drawn widespread criticism, with fans feeling 'fleeced' and 'gouged' by FIFA and the event organizers. Affordable access to stadiums is a key concern for major sporting events.
The details
The 30-minute train ride from Penn Station in Manhattan to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, which typically costs $13.50 for a roundtrip ticket, is now being sold for $150 during the 2026 World Cup. This represents an 11-fold increase in price for the same journey.
- The 2026 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place.
The players
FIFA
The international governing body of association football, futsal, and beach soccer.
MetLife Stadium
A sports stadium located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and one of the host venues for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The takeaway
The exorbitant prices for public transportation to the 2026 World Cup matches have sparked widespread outrage among fans, who feel they are being taken advantage of by FIFA and the event organizers. Affordable access to stadiums is a critical issue that needs to be addressed for major sporting events to remain accessible to all fans.
