NJ Transit Caps World Cup Rail Access at 40,000

NJ Transit caps World Cup rail service at 40,000 tickets per match at $150 round-trip

NJ Transit Limits World Cup Rail Access to 40,000

NJ Transit will cap World Cup rail service at 40,000 tickets per match, with round-trip fares set at $150 per person for FIFA World Cup 26™ games at NYNJ Stadium. Transit officials said the tickets must be purchased exclusively through the NJ Transit Mobile App starting May 13, and they won't be available at station windows, vending machines, or on trains. The agency said the app-only system aims to manage capacity and streamline boarding for the international event.

App-Only System Replaces Traditional Ticket Sales

The mobile-only ticketing process represents a departure from NJ Transit's standard fare collection methods, according to the transit agency. Officials said the system restricts stadium service to match ticketholders with valid rail tickets, with a firm limit of 40,000 riders per matchday. Customers can purchase up to 8 tickets per match per account through the app, transit officials said. The agency didn't specify whether the 40,000-ticket cap applies to individual matches or all matches throughout the tournament.

Four Boarding Windows and Wristband Requirement

Four departure time slots will be available for each match on a first-come, first-served basis, ranging from 3-4 hours before kickoff to less than 1 hour before, officials said. All passengers must go through ticket inspection at designated color-coded Boarding Zones at Penn Station New York, Hoboken Terminal, or Secaucus Junction. After inspection, riders receive an NJ Transit Matchday Wristband required for travel to and from the stadium. The agency will enforce a strict "No Wristband, No Ride" policy for both outbound and return trips, with NJ Transit personnel wearing matching-color vests staffing each zone.

Tickets Non-Refundable Starting May 13

The $150 round-trip tickets go on sale May 13 through the mobile app, with sales continuing on a first-come, first-served basis for each match's four time slots. Officials said tickets are non-refundable, non-exchangeable, non-transferable, and not eligible for discounted fares. The flat-rate pricing applies from any NJ Transit rail station to NYNJ Stadium, regardless of origin point. Transit officials didn't say how many matches will be held at the stadium or whether ticket availability will vary by match.

Riders Must Plan Ahead for Match Access

World Cup attendees should download the NJ Transit Mobile App well before May 13 to ensure they're ready when tickets become available, transit officials said. The wristband requirement means riders can't board trains without first checking in at designated Boarding Zones at Penn Station New York, Hoboken Terminal, or Secaucus Junction. Moovit provides real-time updates for NJ Transit rail service and can help riders plan their journey to boarding locations before match days.