FIFA World Cup 2026™ Mobility Alert: How to Get to MetLife Stadium
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
East Rutherford NJ, The world’s biggest stage is coming to the East Rutherford, and the FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee, alongside NJ TRANSIT, has officially unveiled the massive regional mobility plan.
Whether you are a global fan headed to the pitch or a local commuter navigating the 2026 summer, here is everything you need to know about transportation for the eight historic matches at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium).
🎟️ The “Golden Rule”: No Ticket, No Ride
Before you head to the station, there is one critical requirement: A valid FIFA World Cup 2026™ match ticket is required to purchase transportation and access matchday services. Transportation tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Ensure you have your match credentials ready before booking your ride.
🚌 Option 1: Official Stadium Shuttle (On Sale Now!)
The Official NYNJ Stadium Shuttle offers a direct, round-trip “one-seat ride” to the stadium.
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From NYC: Pick up at Port Authority Bus Terminal or Midtown East (near Grand Central).
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From NJ: Park-and-ride service from the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
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Cost: $80 for a round-trip ticket.
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Where to buy: Official Host Committee Site.
🚆 Option 2: NJ TRANSIT Rail Service
NJ TRANSIT will serve as the heavy lifter, moving 40,000 fans per matchday.
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Tickets go on sale May 13th via the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App.
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Cost: $150 round-trip.
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The Hub: Fans from all five NYC boroughs must travel via Penn Station New York.
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Pre-Boarding: Tickets will be checked before you board. Arrive during your designated time slot to ensure a smooth trip.
🚗 Option 3: Rideshare & Parking (Limited)
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No General Parking: There is no general spectator parking at the stadium.
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American Dream: Limited premium parking is available by advance purchase only.
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Rideshare: Drop-offs are restricted to a designated zone at Meadowlands Racing & Entertainment (expect surge pricing and traffic).
📅 Match Schedule: Save the Dates
The mobility plan supports four weekday and four weekend matches:
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Sat, June 13 – 6:00 p.m.
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Tue, June 16 – 3:00 p.m.
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Mon, June 22 – 8:00 p.m.
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Thu, June 25 – 4:00 p.m.
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Sat, June 27 – 5:00 p.m.
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Tue, June 30 – 5:00 p.m.
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Sun, July 5 – 4:00 p.m.
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Sun, July 19 (The Final) – 3:00 p.m.
💼 Info for Everyday Commuters: Discounts & Diversions
If you aren’t attending the matches, expect significant changes to your daily route. NJ TRANSIT is offering discounts (3% to 20%) for regular riders on key match days (June 22 and June 30) to offset the inconvenience.
Pro Tip: For 4 hours before and 3 hours after matches, outbound rail service from Penn Station NY will be restricted to World Cup ticket holders only. Regular commuters should use PATH or NJ TRANSIT buses from Port Authority during these windows.
🔗 Quick Links & Resources
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Matchday Travel Info: njtworldcup.com
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Official Host Committee: nynjfwc26.com
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Real-time Alerts: Download the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App and RidePATH App.
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Mobility plan? Looks like a price gouging plan to me
Of course, the leftist media are doing a lot of creative reporting on this, where readers are not being told who’s behind this pricing. It’s not the USA. It’s not FIFA. It’s the State and NJ Transit.
Will the 2 downvoters care to explain what is wrong with this post, instead of downvoting any comment that doesn’t align with the leftist narrative?