No parking at MetLife for World Cup-here's the plan

"For all eight matches in East Rutherford (including the final on July 19) there will be no general parking and no tailgating on-site, according to the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority. Instead, officials are pushing what amounts to a fully transit-first operation, with trains, buses and rideshares doing the heavy lifting for crowds of up to 80,000 per game."

"NJ Department of Transportation officials say they're planning for 'a bus every 30 seconds for four hours' before and after each match. But to make that possible, the state is building out new infrastructure specifically for the tournament. A new bus terminal at MetLife is set to open ahead of kickoff, while a temporary ramp off the Turnpike will funnel buses directly from New York City into the stadium area."

"Train riders will funnel through Secaucus Junction, transferring to the Meadowlands Rail Line. And because this is New Jersey in the summer, with plenty of ways for things to go sideways, officials are also building in backup: the Turnpike Authority has approved $4 million for a fleet of 85 contingency buses in case of rail disruptions."

MetLife Stadium will undergo a major transportation overhaul for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, eliminating traditional game-day parking and tailgating in favor of a transit-first model. New Jersey officials plan to deploy buses every 30 seconds for four hours before and after each match. Infrastructure improvements include a new bus terminal at MetLife, a temporary Turnpike ramp for direct bus access from New York City, and a dedicated bus-only TransitWay lane. Train riders will transfer through Secaucus Junction to the Meadowlands Rail Line. The state allocated $4 million for 85 contingency buses to address potential rail disruptions. Limited parking remains available at American Dream mall for $225 per spot, reserved exclusively for ticket holders.

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