MBTA Launches World Cup Train Tickets April 8
MBTA offers $80 roundtrip train tickets from South Station to Gillette Stadium for World Cup
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MBTA World Cup Train Tickets Go on Sale April 8
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Boston-area soccer fans heading to World Cup matches at Gillette Stadium can buy special train tickets starting April 8. The MBTA announced roundtrip Boston Stadium Train tickets between South Station and the venue will cost $80, sold exclusively through the mTicket app. Tickets for the first five matches go on sale at 11 AM Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with later matches available closer to their dates.
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The transit agency's been coordinating with Boston26, the Healey-Driscoll Administration, local municipalities, and Gillette Stadium for over a year to prepare for increased ridership during the seven World Cup matches scheduled for June and July 2026. The special service aims to help fans avoid driving due to limited parking at the stadium. Officials said the tickets provide flexibility since they're valid for travel on the entire Commuter Rail network on match days, letting visitors choose where to stay in the Boston area.
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The MBTA will operate 14 express trains on the Franklin/Foxboro Commuter Rail Line on match days specifically for World Cup travel. Regular Commuter Rail tickets, passes, and summer promotions won't be valid for Boston Stadium Trains, officials said. Passengers must register the email address used to purchase their match ticket on mTicket to complete their train ticket purchase. All passengers including children must have a ticket to board, the agency confirmed.
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Extended subway service will run until 2 AM on weekday match days and until 4 AM on Sunday, June 14, on Red, Orange, Green, and Blue lines, along with select bus routes. The enhanced service schedule's designed to accommodate fans returning from evening matches. Officials said the coordination ensures riders can connect from the stadium back to various parts of Greater Boston after games end.
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Riders attending World Cup matches should plan to purchase tickets through the mTicket app as soon as they go on sale, since demand's expected to be high for the limited express service. The MBTA said additional details about tickets for the final two matches will be released closer to those dates. Moovit provides real-time updates for MBTA Commuter Rail and subway services to help fans plan their trips to and from Gillette Stadium.
