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As 2026 World Cup ticket prices reach unprecedented levels and transportation costs surge at certain venues, two host cities have stepped in to ease the financial burden on soccer supporters: Philadelphia and Kansas City.
Philadelphia's tournament host committee has secured an agreement to offer free transit for fans departing Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field) via SEPTA, the city's public transportation network, according to The Athletic. The free rides are made possible through a partnership between the host committee and Airbnb, beginning at halftime of each match and running for two hours following the final whistle. Fans heading to the stadium will still pay the standard fare of $2.90.
The Kansas City host committee is similarly helping fans get around, providing a direct shuttle from the FIFA Fan Festival or one of four park-and-ride locations to Kansas City Stadium (Arrowhead) for $15 round-trip. A tournament pass offering unlimited rides is also available for $50, according to The Times. Additionally, the committee is running a free shuttle between the airport and downtown that departs every 15 minutes.
The budget-friendly transportation options in Philadelphia and Kansas City this summer stand in sharp contrast to the costs fans will encounter at New York New Jersey Stadium and Boston Stadium.
The standard $12.90 train fare from New York City's Penn Station to New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, N.J. is projected to soar to approximately $150 this summer, while the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) plans to nearly quadruple its standard round-trip train fares from central Boston to Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) in Foxborough, Mass. Passengers could be charged upwards of $75 per person for the 27-mile trip, a dramatic increase from the $20 the MBTA typically charges for NFL and MLS game day travel.
Which Games are Happening in Philadelphia and Kansas City?
Philadelphia Stadium, the usual home of the NFL's Philadelphia Eagles, holds up to 69,000 spectators. It will host five group stage matches along with a round of 16 game on July 4, which will also coincide with the 250th Anniversary Celebration of the U.S.
Philadelphia Stadium:
Stage | Date and Time | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
Group Stage (E) | Sun., June 14 at 7 p.m. ET (local time) | Côte d'Ivoire vs. Ecuador |
Group Stage (C) | Fri., June 19 at 8:30 p.m. ET | Brazil vs. Haiti |
Group Stage (I) | Mon., June 22 at 5 p.m. ET | France vs. Iraq |
Group Stage (E) | Thurs., June 25 at 4 p.m. ET | Curaçao vs. Côte d'Ivoire |
Group Stage (L) | Sat., June 27 at 5 p.m. ET | Croatia vs. Ghana |
Round of 16 | Sat., July 4 at 5 p.m. ET | TBD vs. TBD |
Kansas City Stadium, the regular home of the Kansas City Chiefs, has a seating capacity of 73,000. It will host four group stage matches and two knockout round games.
Kansas City Stadium:
Stage | Date and Time | Opponents |
|---|---|---|
Group Stage (J) | Tues., June 16 at 8 p.m. CT (local time) | Argentina vs. Algeria |
Group Stage (E) | Sat., June 20 at 7 p.m. CT | Ecuador vs. Curaçao |
Group Stage (F) | Thurs., June 25 at 6 p.m. CT | Tunisia vs. Netherlands |
Group Stage (J) | Sat., June 27 at 9 p.m. CT | Algeria vs. Austria |
Round of 32 | Fri., July 3 at 8:30 p.m. CT | TBD vs. TBD |
Quarterfinal | Sat., July 11 at 8 p.m. CT | TBD vs. TBD |