Boston’s FIFA World Cup host committee has unveiled a dedicated shuttle service to transport fans to and from Gillette Stadium during the 2026 tournament, with fares set at $95 per seat.
The announcement comes amid broader concerns over rising transport costs for the event. Earlier, the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority confirmed plans to significantly increase rail fares for match days, raising the cost of a round-trip journey between central Boston and the stadium from the usual $20—typically charged during New England Patriots games—to $80 for the 27-mile trip during the tournament.
The newly introduced bus service, branded the “Boston Stadium Express,” will be operated in partnership with Yankee Line and is expected to accommodate up to 10,000 passengers per match. Notably, the pricing structure does not include concessions for children, senior citizens, or passengers with accessibility needs.
Organisers indicated that the service will feature more than 20 strategically located pickup points across Greater Boston and surrounding areas. These include key locations such as the Rhode Island Convention Center and Boston Logan International Airport. In addition, partnerships with over 100 hotels are intended to facilitate convenient boarding and drop-off options for visitors.
Operational plans show that buses will begin running three hours prior to kickoff, with return trips scheduled approximately 30 minutes after the final whistle. Access to the service will be restricted to passengers who purchase tickets in advance and present valid same-day World Cup match tickets.
Authorities have also cautioned residents and visitors to anticipate significant traffic disruptions throughout the tournament period, including road closures, turn restrictions, and altered traffic flows around downtown Boston and the stadium precinct—temporarily designated as “Boston Stadium” for the duration of the World Cup.
