For NJ TRANSIT Commuters

FIFA World Cup 26™

The FIFA World Cup 26™ will bring an unprecedented number of visitors to the region, including international travelers and fans moving throughout the country. As a result, NJ TRANSIT services will experience sustained systemwide demand throughout the tournament, especially on match days, when ridership and activity will be significantly higher across the system.

What Does This Mean For Commuters?

Throughout the tournament:

  • Expect higher-than-normal ridership across rail, light rail, and bus services, even on non-match days
  • Train stations, especially those serving New York, may be busier than usual

Important Matchday Information

There will be 8 matches at MetLife Stadium (temporarily renamed NYNJ Stadium). Four matches are on weekdays and four on weekends, as follows: June 13, 16, 22, 25, 27, 30, and July 5 & 19.

Special plans, policies and adjustments will be in effect only on days when there is a FIFA World Cup 26™ match at MetLife Stadium. See below for details by rail line.

NJ TRANSIT Strongly Recommends:

  • Avoid traveling on match days unless travel is essential
  • If you must travel, avoid traveling during peak match travel windows
  • Work from home whenever possible
  • Use alternative transportation options if available
  • Advance planning will be essential to minimize disruption to your daily commute.

Discounts for Penn Station New York Rail Customers

For rail customers who will rely on NJ TRANSIT for essential travel to/from New York on June 22nd and June 30th, NJ TRANSIT will be offering discounts, supported by the NYNJ Host Committee.

  • For June Rail Monthly Pass Holders – A 3% discount will be applied to June passes
    • June monthly rail passes with New York as an origin or destination, purchased on NJ TRANSIT’s mobile app, at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) or station ticket offices, will automatically have a 3% discount applied.
    • June Monthly Passes will go on sale beginning May 19th.
  • For Rail Weekly Pass Customers – A 5% discount will be applied on each of two weekly passes that include June 22nd & June 30th.
    • Rail Weekly Passes with New York as an origin or destination purchased on NJ TRANSIT’s mobile app, at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) or station ticket offices will automatically have a 5% discount applied.
    • These passes will go on sale:
      • For June 22nd – On sale June 18th and valid for travel June 20th – 26th
      • For June 30th – On sale June 25th and valid for travel June 27th – July 3rd
  • Rail FlexPass Users – A 5% discount on a Flex Pass purchase
    • Rail FlexPasses with New York as an origin or destination purchased on NJ TRANSIT’s mobile app, at Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) or station ticket offices, purchased between June 21st and June 30th, will automatically have a 5% discount applied.
    • FlexPass tickets are valid for 30 days
  • Full-fare, Adult one-way rail tickets purchased through Mobile App or Web Ticketing – a 20% discount on up to 4 one-way tickets
    • Purchase up to four (4) one-way tickets with New York as an origin or destination between June 21st to 30th at a 20% discount using a special promotion code.
    • Tickets are valid for up to 30 days from date of purchase. 
    • The promotion code will be provided in early June
  • Full-fare, Adult one-way rail tickets purchased through Ticket Vending Machines (TVM) or at Ticket Offices – Courtesy ticket offer
    • Visit the NJ TRANSIT Customer Service Office in New York Penn Station and present your receipt indicating purchase of 2 one-way tickets with New York as an origin or destination, purchased on June 22nd or June 30th only, and receive one courtesy ticket for complimentary one-way rail travel from any NJ TRANSIT rail station to any NJ TRANSIT destination station.
    • Proof of purchase and identification are required.
    • Receipt must be presented within 5 days after date of purchase to receive a courtesy ticket(s).
    • 1 courtesy ticket per passenger per day, with a maximum of two courtesy tickets per customer.

General Matchday Service Overview

On days when FIFA World Cup 26™ matches are held at NYNJ Stadium (MetLife Stadium), NJ TRANSIT will make temporary service adjustments before and after each match to safely manage large crowds.

Rail service will run on regular schedules during the match.

In the four hours leading up to kickoff, access to trains at Penn Station New York and Secaucus Junction will be limited to customers traveling to the stadium, to safely accommodate the high volume of match travel.

Northeast Corridor Line

Pre-Match (Beginning 4 hours before match starts)

  • To Penn Station New York: Trains on the Northeast Corridor Line operating into PSNY will make stops at Secaucus Junction Station; however, during the four-hour pre-match restricted period, only FIFA World Cup 26™ match ticketholders may exit trains at Secaucus Junction Station.
  • From Penn Station New York: To safely accommodate the high volume of FIFA World Cup 26™ match travel, access to NJ TRANSIT rail service at PSNY and Secaucus Junction will be limited to customers traveling to MetLife Stadium in the four-hour period prior to the start of each match.
  • Customers not attending the match will have their NJ TRANSIT rail ticket cross-honored for travel via PATH at 33rd Street and 6th Avenue (Herald Square) to Newark Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal for connections to other NJ TRANSIT destinations.

Post-Match (For 3 hours after match ends)

  • To Penn Station New York: Trains on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, and Raritan Valley lines operating into PSNY will terminate at Newark Penn Station (NPS). From NPS, NJ TRANSIT rail tickets will be cross-honored for travel via PATH to New York.
  • From Penn Station New York: NJ TRANSIT trains from PSNY will be available for all customers. NJ TRANSIT trains scheduled to stop at Secaucus Junction will pick up FIFA World Cup 26™ ticketholders before continuing to outlying stations. Customers should expect significant crowding from returning fans.

North Jersey Coast Line

Pre-Match (Beginning 4 hours before match starts)

  • To Penn Station New York: Trains on the North Jersey Coast Line operating into PSNY will make stops at Secaucus Junction Station; however, during the four-hour pre-match restricted period, only FIFA World Cup 26™ match ticketholders may exit trains at Secaucus Junction Station.
  • From Penn Station New York: To safely accommodate the high volume of FIFA World Cup 26™ match travel, access to NJ TRANSIT rail service at PSNY and Secaucus Junction will be limited to customers traveling to MetLife Stadium in the four-hour period prior to the start of each match.
  • Customers not attending the match will have their NJ TRANSIT rail ticket cross-honored for travel via PATH at 33rd Street and 6th Avenue (Herald Square) to Newark Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal for connections to other NJ TRANSIT destinations.

Post-Match (For 3 hours after match ends)

  • To Penn Station New York: Trains on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, and Raritan Valley lines operating into PSNY will terminate at Newark Penn Station (NPS). From NPS, NJ TRANSIT rail tickets will be cross-honored for travel via PATH to New York.
  • From Penn Station New York: NJ TRANSIT trains from PSNY will be available for all customers. NJ TRANSIT trains scheduled to stop at Secaucus Junction will pick up FIFA World Cup 26™ ticketholders before continuing to outlying stations. Customers should expect significant crowding from returning fans.

Raritan Valley Line

Pre-Match (Beginning 4 hours before match starts)

  • To Penn Station New York: Trains on the Raritan Valley Line operating into PSNY will make stops at Secaucus Junction Station; however, during the four-hour pre-match restricted period, only FIFA World Cup 26™ match ticketholders may exit trains at Secaucus Junction Station. Customers traveling on Raritan Valley Line trains that terminate at Newark Penn Station (NPS) can transfer at NPS to a NY–bound Northeast Corridor or North Jersey Coast Line train.
  • From Penn Station New York: To safely accommodate the high volume of FIFA World Cup 26™ match travel, access to NJ TRANSIT rail service at PSNY and Secaucus Junction will be limited to customers traveling to MetLife Stadium in the four-hour period prior to the start of each match.
  • Customers not attending the match will have their NJ TRANSIT rail ticket cross-honored for travel via PATH at 33rd Street and 6th Avenue (Herald Square) to Newark Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal for connections to other NJ TRANSIT destinations.

Post-Match (For 3 hours after match ends)

  • To Penn Station New York: Trains on the Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, and Raritan Valley lines operating into PSNY will terminate at Newark Penn Station (NPS). From NPS, NJ TRANSIT rail tickets will be cross-honored for travel via PATH to New York.
  • From Penn Station New York: NJ TRANSIT trains from PSNY will be available for all customers. NJ TRANSIT trains scheduled to stop at Secaucus Junction will pick up FIFA World Cup 26™ ticketholders before continuing to outlying stations. Customers should expect significant crowding from returning fans.

Morristown Line

Pre-Match (Beginning 4 hours before match starts)

  • To Penn Station New York: Trains on the Morristown Line operating into PSNY will make stops at Secaucus Junction Station; however, during the four-hour pre-match restricted period, only FIFA World Cup 26™ match ticketholders may exit trains at Secaucus Junction Station.
  • To Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Morristown Line that operate into Hoboken Terminal will end at Hoboken Terminal as scheduled.
  • From Penn Station New York: To safely accommodate the high volume of FIFA World Cup 26™ match travel, access to NJ TRANSIT rail service at PSNY and Secaucus Junction will be limited to customers traveling to MetLife Stadium in the four-hour period prior to the start of each match.
  • Customers not attending the match will have their NJ TRANSIT rail ticket cross-honored for travel via PATH at 33rd Street and 6th Avenue (Herald Square) to Newark Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal for connections to other NJ TRANSIT destinations.
  • From Hoboken: Trains on the Morristown Line that operate from Hoboken Terminal will continue to do so on a regular schedule.

Post-Match (For 3 hours after match ends)

  • To Penn Station New York: Trains on the Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton lines that normally operate into PSNY will terminate at Newark Broad Street. From Newark Broad Street Station, NJ TRANSIT rail tickets will be cross-honored for travel via NJ TRANSIT Newark Light Rail to Newark Penn Station and via PATH to New York.
  • To Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton lines that operate into Hoboken Terminal will run on a regular schedule.
  • From Penn Station New York: NJ TRANSIT trains from PSNY will be available for all customers. NJ TRANSIT trains scheduled to stop at Secaucus Junction will pick up FIFA World Cup 26™ ticketholders before continuing to outlying stations. Customers should expect significant crowding from returning fans.
  • From Hoboken Terminal: Trains on Main, Bergen, Pascack Valley, Port Jervis, Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton lines that are normally scheduled to depart from Hoboken Terminal will continue to do so after the match. Customers should expect heavy ridership and crowded conditions on the trains.

Gladstone Branch

Pre-Match (Beginning 4 hours before match starts)

  • To Penn Station New York: Trains on the Gladstone Branch operating into PSNY will make stops at Secaucus Junction Station; however, during the four-hour pre-match restricted period, only FIFA World Cup 26™ match ticketholders may exit trains at Secaucus Junction Station.
  • To Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Gladstone Branch that operate into Hoboken Terminal will end at Hoboken Terminal as scheduled.
  • From Penn Station New York: To safely accommodate the high volume of FIFA World Cup 26™ match travel, access to NJ TRANSIT rail service at PSNY and Secaucus Junction will be limited to customers traveling to MetLife Stadium in the four-hour period prior to the start of each match.
  • Customers not attending the match will have their NJ TRANSIT rail ticket cross-honored for travel via PATH at 33rd Street and 6th Avenue (Herald Square) to Newark Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal for connections to other NJ TRANSIT destinations.
  • From Hoboken: Trains on the Gladstone Branch that operate from Hoboken Terminal will continue to do so on a regular schedule.

Post-Match (For 3 hours after match ends)

  • To Penn Station New York: Trains on the Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton lines that normally operate into PSNY will terminate at Newark Broad Street. From Newark Broad Street Station, NJ TRANSIT rail tickets will be cross-honored for travel via NJ TRANSIT Newark Light Rail to Newark Penn Station and via PATH to New York.
  • To Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton lines that operate into Hoboken Terminal will run on a regular schedule.
  • From Penn Station New York: NJ TRANSIT trains from PSNY will be available for all customers. NJ TRANSIT trains scheduled to stop at Secaucus Junction will pick up FIFA World Cup 26™ ticketholders before continuing to outlying stations. Customers should expect significant crowding from returning fans.
  • From Hoboken Terminal: Trains on Main, Bergen, Pascack Valley, Port Jervis, Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton lines that are normally scheduled to depart from Hoboken Terminal will continue to do so after the match. Customers should expect heavy ridership and crowded conditions on the trains.

Montclair-Boonton Line

Pre-Match (Beginning 4 hours before match starts)

  • To Penn Station New York: Trains on the Montclair-Boonton Line operating into PSNY will make stops at Secaucus Junction Station; however, during the four-hour pre-match restricted period, only FIFA World Cup 26™ match ticketholders may exit trains at Secaucus Junction Station.
  • To Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Montclair-Boonton Line that operate into Hoboken Terminal will end at Hoboken Terminal as scheduled.
  • From Penn Station New York: To safely accommodate the high volume of FIFA World Cup 26™ match travel, access to NJ TRANSIT rail service at PSNY and Secaucus Junction will be limited to customers traveling to MetLife Stadium in the four-hour period prior to the start of each match.
  • Customers not attending the match will have their NJ TRANSIT rail ticket cross-honored for travel via PATH at 33rd Street and 6th Avenue (Herald Square) to Newark Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal for connections to other NJ TRANSIT destinations.
  • From Hoboken: Trains on the Montclair-Boonton Line that operate from Hoboken Terminal will continue to do so on a regular schedule.

Post-Match (For 3 hours after match ends)

  • To Penn Station New York: Trains on the Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton lines that normally operate into PSNY will terminate at Newark Broad Street. From Newark Broad Street Station, NJ TRANSIT rail tickets will be cross-honored for travel via NJ TRANSIT Newark Light Rail to Newark Penn Station and via PATH to New York.
  • To Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton lines that operate into Hoboken Terminal will run on a regular schedule.
  • From Penn Station New York: NJ TRANSIT trains from PSNY will be available for all customers. NJ TRANSIT trains scheduled to stop at Secaucus Junction will pick up FIFA World Cup 26™ ticketholders before continuing to outlying stations. Customers should expect significant crowding from returning fans.
  • From Hoboken Terminal: Trains on Main, Bergen, Pascack Valley, Port Jervis, Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton lines that are normally scheduled to depart from Hoboken Terminal will continue to do so after the match. Customers should expect heavy ridership and crowded conditions on the trains.

Main Line

Pre-Match (Beginning 4 hours before match starts)

  • To Penn Station New York and Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Main Line will bypass Secaucus Junction and terminate at Hoboken Terminal. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets will be cross-honored for travel to New York via PATH at Hoboken Terminal.
  • From Penn Station New York: To safely accommodate the high volume of FIFA World Cup 26™ match travel, access to NJ TRANSIT rail service at PSNY and Secaucus Junction will be limited to customers traveling to MetLife Stadium in the four-hour period prior to the start of each match.
  • Customers not attending the match will have their NJ TRANSIT rail ticket cross-honored for travel via PATH at 33rd Street and 6th Avenue (Herald Square) to Newark Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal for connections to other NJ TRANSIT destinations.
  • From Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Main Line will bypass Secaucus Junction but will make regular scheduled stops at outlying stations.

Post-Match (For 3 hours after match ends)

  • From Penn Station New York: NJ TRANSIT trains from PSNY will be available for all customers. NJ TRANSIT trains scheduled to stop at Secaucus Junction will pick up FIFA World Cup 26™ ticketholders before continuing to outlying stations. Customers should expect significant crowding from returning fans.
  • From Hoboken Terminal: Trains on Main, Bergen, Pascack Valley, Port Jervis, Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton lines that are normally scheduled to depart from Hoboken Terminal will continue to do so after the match. Customers should expect heavy ridership and crowded conditions on the trains.

Bergen County Line

Pre-Match (Beginning 4 hours before match starts)

  • To Penn Station New York and Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Bergen County Line will bypass Secaucus Junction and terminate at Hoboken Terminal. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets will be cross-honored for travel to New York via PATH at Hoboken Terminal.
  • From Penn Station New York: To safely accommodate the high volume of FIFA World Cup 26™ match travel, access to NJ TRANSIT rail service at PSNY and Secaucus Junction will be limited to customers traveling to MetLife Stadium in the four-hour period prior to the start of each match.
  • Customers not attending the match will have their NJ TRANSIT rail ticket cross-honored for travel via PATH at 33rd Street and 6th Avenue (Herald Square) to Newark Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal for connections to other NJ TRANSIT destinations.
  • From Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Bergen County Line will bypass Secaucus Junction but will make regular scheduled stops at outlying stations.

Post-Match (For 3 hours after match ends)

  • From Penn Station New York: NJ TRANSIT trains from PSNY will be available for all customers. NJ TRANSIT trains scheduled to stop at Secaucus Junction will pick up FIFA World Cup 26™ ticketholders before continuing to outlying stations. Customers should expect significant crowding from returning fans.
  • From Hoboken Terminal: Trains on Main, Bergen, Pascack Valley, Port Jervis, Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton lines that are normally scheduled to depart from Hoboken Terminal will continue to do so after the match. Customers should expect heavy ridership and crowded conditions on the trains.

Pascack Valley Line

Pre-Match (Beginning 4 hours before match starts)

  • To Penn Station New York and Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Pascack Valley Line will bypass Secaucus Junction and terminate at Hoboken Terminal. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets will be cross-honored for travel to New York via PATH at Hoboken Terminal.
  • From Penn Station New York: To safely accommodate the high volume of FIFA World Cup 26™ match travel, access to NJ TRANSIT rail service at PSNY and Secaucus Junction will be limited to customers traveling to MetLife Stadium in the four-hour period prior to the start of each match.
  • Customers not attending the match will have their NJ TRANSIT rail ticket cross-honored for travel via PATH at 33rd Street and 6th Avenue (Herald Square) to Newark Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal for connections to other NJ TRANSIT destinations.
  • From Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Pascack Valley Line will bypass Secaucus Junction but will make regular scheduled stops at outlying stations.

Post-Match (For 3 hours after match ends)

  • From Penn Station New York: NJ TRANSIT trains from PSNY will be available for all customers. NJ TRANSIT trains scheduled to stop at Secaucus Junction will pick up FIFA World Cup 26™ ticketholders before continuing to outlying stations. Customers should expect significant crowding from returning fans.
  • From Hoboken Terminal: Trains on Main, Bergen, Pascack Valley, Port Jervis, Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton lines that are normally scheduled to depart from Hoboken Terminal will continue to do so after the match. Customers should expect heavy ridership and crowded conditions on the trains.

Port Jervis Line

Pre-Match (Beginning 4 hours before match starts)

  • To Penn Station New York and Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Port Jervis Line will bypass Secaucus Junction and terminate at Hoboken Terminal. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets will be cross-honored for travel to New York via PATH at Hoboken Terminal.
  • From Penn Station New York: To safely accommodate the high volume of FIFA World Cup 26™ match travel, access to NJ TRANSIT rail service at PSNY and Secaucus Junction will be limited to customers traveling to MetLife Stadium in the four-hour period prior to the start of each match.
  • Customers not attending the match will have their NJ TRANSIT rail ticket cross-honored for travel via PATH at 33rd Street and 6th Avenue (Herald Square) to Newark Penn Station or Hoboken Terminal for connections to other NJ TRANSIT destinations.
  • From Hoboken Terminal: Trains on the Port Jervis Line will bypass Secaucus Junction but will make regular scheduled stops at outlying stations.

Post-Match (For 3 hours after match ends)

  • From Penn Station New York: NJ TRANSIT trains from PSNY will be available for all customers. NJ TRANSIT trains scheduled to stop at Secaucus Junction will pick up FIFA World Cup 26™ ticketholders before continuing to outlying stations. Customers should expect significant crowding from returning fans.
  • From Hoboken Terminal: Trains on Main, Bergen, Pascack Valley, Port Jervis, Morristown, Gladstone, and Montclair-Boonton lines that are normally scheduled to depart from Hoboken Terminal will continue to do so after the match. Customers should expect heavy ridership and crowded conditions on the trains.

Secaucus Local Bus Service

Temporary Bus Stop Relocation:

  • During the FIFA World Cup 26™ match days, Bus Routes 2, 78, 124, 129, and 329 will operate from a temporary pick-up and drop-off location at the corner of Castle Road and Paul Amico Way, adjacent to Secaucus Junction Station.
  • Route 2, 78, and 329 local buses to and from Secaucus Junction will continue to operate on their regular schedule to and from this temporary location.
  • Route 124 and 129 buses between Port Authority Bus Terminal and Secaucus Junction will continue to operate on their regular schedule to and from this temporary location.