Sherrill rips FIFA, speaks out after reports of high NJ Transit fares for games
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill spoke out about reports that NJ Transit tickets from MetLife Stadium to New York Penn Station will cost over $100 on World Cup game days.
In a video posted on social media, Sherrill, who took office in January, wanted to tell attendees “exactly where things stand” amid “recent headlines about transportation costs for World Cup games in New Jersey.”
“Our administration inherited an agreement in which FIFA provided $0 (zero) for transportation to the World Cup. This leaves New Jersey Transit with a $48 million bill to safely transport 40,000 fans to and from each game,” Sherrill said. in the video.
“At the same time, FIFA is making $11 billion from this World Cup and is charging fans up to $10,000 for a single ticket to the final.
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Shortly after taking office in January, New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed Executive Order 12 restricting some immigration enforcement activities on state property. (Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)
“I won’t be slapping this bill on New Jersey travelers for years to come; it’s not fair. The bottom line is this: FIFA should cover transportation costs, but if they don’t, I won’t let New Jersey travelers pick up the bill.”
MetLife Stadium will host eight games, including the July 19 final. Penn Station will also have severe restrictions on game days, with only game participants allowed into the NJ Transit portion of the Manhattan station.
Parking is also banned at MetLife Stadium, despite thousands of spots at the Meadowlands Sports Complex, as those areas will be used for fan activation and security.
Current prices from East Rutherford to Penn Station are just under $13.
NJ Transit passengers get off the train at New York Penn Station in June 2025. (James M. O’Neill/NorthJersey.com/USA Today Network via Imagn Images)
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Athletic He stated that there will be no price difference for elderly, child and disabled passengers and that the final decision on pricing is expected in the next few days.
Last week, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority announced $80 tickets from Boston. Gillette Stadium, and the Boston Host Committee announced Tuesday that Yankee Line bus tickets to Foxborough will be $95.
Tailgating is prohibited at both Gillette Stadium and MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey lawmakers proposed a bill that would provide may apply additional fees to certain transactions to support its preparations. [the] According to the NJ Legislature, it hosts special events. The bill’s primary sponsor is Sen. Paul Sarlo, D.N.J.
MetLife Stadium and Meadowlands Train Station from an NJ Transit train before the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 semifinal match between Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ on July 9, 2025. (Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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According to the text of the bill, if signed into law, a 3% sales tax would be added to retail items, food and beverages, and event tickets in the Meadowlands District during World Cup dates.
Fox News’ Ashley J. DiMelia contributed to this report.
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