Transit
NYC Ferry Launches Record Summer Schedule for the World Cup Era
New York City unveiled its most extensive ferry service ever, adding vessels, routes, and reservable beach seats through mid-September — timed to the FIFA World Cup surge.
Editorial
World Cup NYC News
Breaking news, ticket drops, transit updates, and access changes for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New York City and at MetLife Stadium. Reporting from the WorldCup.NYC editorial team.
Stadium
MetLife Stadium Is Now Called New York New Jersey Stadium. Here's Why.
FIFA's clean stadium policy requires removing corporate branding from all World Cup venues. MetLife loses its name — and $17-20M in naming rights visibility — for the duration of the tournament.
City
NYC Council Passes World Cup Laws: Thierry Henry Way, Pelé Way, Small Business Map
The City Council passed legislation creating temporary street co-namings for two soccer legends and requiring a public events calendar and small business map for the tournament.
Transit
World Cup Parking at MetLife Is $225 a Match — and the Final Is Already Sold Out
FIFA eliminated general stadium parking. The only official option is ~5,000 spots at American Dream Mall for $225 each, ticket holders only. Final parking is already gone.
Events
World Cup Events in Lower Manhattan: Watch Parties, Squad Reveals, and More
From the USA roster reveal at Pier 17 to free Battery Park watch parties and PAC NYC screenings, Lower Manhattan has a packed World Cup calendar this summer.
Breaking News
Shakira, Madonna and BTS Will Perform at the World Cup Final — Right Here in New York
FIFA has announced the first-ever World Cup Final halftime show, headlined by Shakira, Madonna, and BTS at MetLife Stadium on July 19 — right in New York's backyard.
Transit
World Cup Shuttle Bus to MetLife Stadium Drops to $20 Round-Trip After Fan Outcry
Governor Hochul commits $6 million to slash the shuttle fare from $80 to $20 and expand capacity to 18,000 seats per match. NJ Transit rail also drops again to $98. Tickets on sale now.
Fan Experience
NYC's Soccer Streets: 50 School Blocks Transformed Into World Cup Field Days
Mayor Mamdani's initiative closes car-free streets outside 50 public schools across all five boroughs, turning them into soccer pitches, art stations, and block-party celebrations through the last day of school.
Transit
NJ Transit Drops World Cup Train Fare to $105 After Public Backlash
A 30% cut brings the round-trip rail fare to MetLife Stadium down from $150. What changed, what stays the same, and what it means for fans traveling to the World Cup.
Economy
The World Cup Was Supposed to Be New York's Economic Bonanza. The Numbers Are Getting Complicated.
The host committee projects a $3.3 billion windfall. Hotel bookings are tracking 2% below last year. The city comptroller says New York likely loses money. A look at why the same tournament keeps producing wildly different economic pictures.
Transit
Will the World Cup Wreck Your NYC Commute? Two Agencies, Two Very Different Answers
The MTA says New Yorkers can keep riding as normal. The Port Authority is telling anyone near Penn Station to work from home if they can. Both are right — here's how to plan around the difference.
Access & Transit
Can You Walk to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup? What Officials Are Saying
After NJ Transit's original $150 round-trip fare went viral, fans floated walking to the stadium. The Port Authority, NYC DOT, and NJ Transit have responded — and the answer is more complicated than yes or no.
Transit
NJ Transit World Cup Train Tickets to Cost $100+ — A 700% Price Increase
NJ Transit is planning to charge over $100 for return train tickets from Penn Station to MetLife Stadium during the World Cup — seven times the normal $12.90 fare.
Tickets & Access
FIFA Opens New Ticket Inventory for All 104 World Cup Matches — How to Get Yours
The Last-Minute Sales Phase launches Wednesday, 22 April at 11:00 ET with tickets available across every match, including MetLife Stadium.