Commuters face transport changes for seven World Cup games

The MBTA plans to carry about 20,000 passengers per departure for the Gillette Stadium. The agency will put 14 additional Commuter Rail trains into operation each Copa and Mundo game day. Departures take place between 3pm and 9pm.

Sete FIFA 2026 Copa games are scheduled for the stadium in Foxborough. The first match takes place on June 13th. The event runs until July 9 and includes group stages, round of 16 and a quarterfinal.

MBTA’s Preparativos for matches in Foxborough

The special express train service connects South Station, at Boston, directly to Foxboro station, next to the stadium. Não There are subway or MBTA bus lines that reach the location. Trains do not stop at intermediate stations while traveling to games.

The agency reinforces the fleet based on previous experiences. Apenas an extra train runs on Patriots game days. Quatro trains were used in the 2023 Army-Navy departure. The operation of Copa represents a significant leap in capacity.

• Bilhetes round trip costs US$80 and is valid for the entire Commuter Rail network on game day
• Vendas only occurs via the mTicket application
• Ingresso of the game is mandatory to buy the train ticket
• Complete Horários are now available on the MBTA website

Commuters consulted at South Station expressed doubts about the normal functioning of the system. One Hanson rider said the MBTA is barely keeping up with daily demand. Outro plans to avoid the train to go to the games.

Impacto expected in daily commuters

Representative Stephen Lynch, co-president of the FIFA 2026 caucus at Congresso, followed the federal transfers. Massachusetts received about $8 million in transportation funds. Ele urged regular users to pay attention to match times.

Fan traffic is expected to be concentrated during peak afternoon and evening hours. Autoridades recommend that those who travel daily avoid the busiest period. The special operation ends after the end of each game.

Investimentos and state coordination

The state works with MassDOT to encourage the use of public transportation. The “Kick the Drive” strategy seeks to reduce the number of cars on the roads around Foxborough. The focus is on the integration between trains and possible complementary bus services announced by Boston 26.

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Turnstiles new to South Station still face operational issues. Alguns equipment has recently been covered due to weather. The MBTA is working to stabilize these devices before the tournament begins.

Detalhes of the seven matches in Boston Stadium

Gillette Stadium, temporarily renamed Boston Stadium for the event, hosts five group stage games. Depois comes a round of 16 match and a quarterfinal match. Todos clashes take place in the same location, which concentrates transport demand in Foxborough.

The MBTA has released the full special train schedules for the seven dates. Tickets for the first five matches went on sale in April. Information for the final phases will be released closer to the dates.

Return trains leave the stadium after the final whistle. The operation aims to empty the site in an orderly manner. Passageiros with special tickets can use other network lines on the same day for greater accommodation flexibility.

Medidas public communication

Local and state Autoridades prepare guidance campaigns. The aim is to inform residents, workers and visitors about changes in traffic and public transport. The expectation is for a large volume of fans coming from other regions and abroad.

The MBTA recommends that users download the mTicket app in advance. The exact schedules of special trains appear on the dedicated Copa page on the agency’s website. Atualizações in real time must be monitored during the tournament.