World Cup 2026: Train tickets between Boston and Gillette Stadium to almost quadruple in cost ahead of England and Scotland matches

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) intends to almost quadruple its usual prices for a round-trip train ticket from the centre of Boston to Gillette Stadium during the 2026 World Cup.

According to the MBTA website, the authority usually charges people $20 for a return ticket from train stations in the centre of Boston for special events such as New England Patriots games in the NFL, New England Revolution in MLS, or concerts.

However, soccer fans who attended the exhibition match between France and Brazil at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on Thursday saw the price increased by 50 per cent, up to $30 per-person, without any options of concessions. The purchase regulations stated that children under 11 would need to possess a valid ticket.

Yet even the prices charged on Thursday are set to more than double during the World Cup this summer, while they will be almost four times the usual prices asked of NFL and MLS fans. According to sources familiar with the planning, who asked to remain anonymous to protect relationships, individuals will be charged around or even more than $75 per-person for a return ticket to make the 27-mile journey from Boston South station to the stadium.

The MBTA is planning to announce its fare programs by April 8.

Gillette Stadium, home to the NFL's New England Patriots and MLS team New England Revolution, is owned by the Kraft Group, headed up by multi-billionaire Robert Kraft. The 65,000-seater venue is scheduled to hold seven matches during the World Cup, including a round-of-32 game and a quarter-final.

The group stage games include two Scotland matches against Haiti and Morocco and England's game against Ghana, and a fixture between Norway and France.