FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee and NJ Transit Announce Regional Stadium Mobility Plan

The FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee and NJ TRANSIT today announced the Regional Mobility Plan for FIFA World Cup 2026™, in coordination with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA), and Amtrak outlining how fans will travel to matches at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford. 

“We are pleased to welcome fans from around the world, building on more than two years of preparation and strong coordination with local, state, and federal partners,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri. “While we are ready to deliver a seamless travel experience for those riding with us on match days, we have been equally focused on ensuring our everyday customers have a multitude of travel options if they rely on NJ TRANSIT for essential travel during key time periods before and after the match.”

“Our Stadium Mobility Plan is built with safety and responsibility at its core—ensuring that every fan, worker, and resident can move throughout the region securely during the tournament,” said Alex Lasry, CEO of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee. “It reflects years of planning and coordination across our transportation partners, and we’re incredibly grateful for their collaboration. Our focus is on delivering a clear, reliable experience for matchgoers while minimizing disruption and helping residents navigate the increased demand the tournament will bring. We want to ensure the World Cup is an enjoyable experience across our entire region, while showing the world everything New York New Jersey has to offer.”

“The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is a unique opportunity to showcase to the world New Jersey’s complex, modern, and interconnected transportation network that moves hundreds of thousands of people each day reliably and efficiently,” NJDOT Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Chair Priya Jain said. “Working in close collaboration with our transportation and law enforcement partners across the state and region, NJDOT is focused on match day operations and advanced public messaging – ensuring coordinated traffic management, incident response, and clear communication so the system performs in real time under peak demand.”

The transportation plan is designed to move more than 78,000 spectators per match using a coordinated network of stadium shuttle buses, rail service, rideshare, permitted vehicles, and limited premium parking at American Dream across the eight New York New Jersey matches – Click here for full information on the New Jersey Transit Corporation website.