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New York will host 8 World Cup games, including the final, in New Jersey: Things to know
Fans will pay up to $98 for NJ Transit or $20 for FIFA shuttles as organizers limit parking and require timed transfers.
New York is welcoming World Cup fans this summer, but transporting them to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey comes at a steep price, with round-trip train tickets from Penn Station in Manhattan to East Rutherford costing $98.
The 80,000-seat Meadowlands venue previously hosted the Super Bowl a dozen years ago and Taylor Swift's The Eras Tour three years ago, establishing its track record for major events.
Despite more than 20,000 parking spots typically available, on-site parking is limited to premium options at the American Dream mall; fans can use FIFA shuttle buses for $20 from Grand Central Station or the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Free Fan Zones are planned across all five boroughs, including Rockefeller Center and the Billie Jean Tennis Center, while a separate event in Harrison, New Jersey, at Sports Illustrated Stadium costs $10 for adults and is free for children 12 and under.
Beyond transit logistics, visitors can explore landmarks like the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and Broadway, with the city offering 72 Michelin-starred restaurants and diverse cuisine ranging from Manhattan steakhouses to Flushing's Asian food.
New York will host football fans all over the planet this summer for the World Cup, and then move a large majority of them to the MetLife Stadium, in northern New Jersey, at a high price.