World Cup
Most Commuter Rail lines will operate on reduced schedules.
The walkway connecting the Foxborough commuter rail station to Gillette Stadium. Danielle Parhizkaran/The Boston Globe
As Greater Boston readies itself for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the MBTA is implementing temporary service adjustments for the upcoming summer.
Temporary service changes will be active from June 8 through July 12. Riders are encouraged to plan ahead, as most Commuter Rail lines will operate on reduced schedules while subway and bus service will be extended on matchdays.
Transit officials urge riders to check schedules before traveling and use real-time tools, including MBTA alerts and the MBTA Go app, for the latest service information.
Commuter Rail service changes
Most Commuter Rail lines will run less frequently during the tournament, although peak-period service — from 6 to 10 a.m. and 3:30 to 7 p.m. — will remain unchanged.
Several lines will also see route-specific changes during World Cup matches, including:
- Fairmount Line: No service to Readville (during matches).
- Fall River/New Bedford Line: No connecting trains at East Taunton. Only direct service to and from South Station will operate (June 8 to July 12).
- Franklin/Foxboro Line: No Commuter Rail service to Foxboro or between Readville and Windsor Gardens (during matches).
- Shuttle buses between Forge Park/495 and Walpole will be available to connect riders to the Providence Line at Canton Junction.
- Needham Line: No weekend service (June 13 and 14). Buses will be available to connect to Orange and Green Lines.
- Stoughton Line: Shuttle buses will replace train service between Canton Junction and Stoughton (during weekday matches).
The MBTA is also offering promotions for riders, including Free Fridays and a 50 percent discount on monthly passes.
Extended subway and bus hours
The Red, Orange, Green, and Blue Lines, along with several Silver Line bus routes, will have extended service to handle late-night crowds.
Service will run:
- Until approximately 4 a.m. following the June 13 match
- Until approximately 2 a.m. after weekday matches
Routes with extended service include the SL1, SL3, SL4 (June 13 only), SL5, and bus routes 1, 22, 39, 66, and 110.
Routes 23, 28, 57, 111, and 116 will also run extended service seven days a week.
The Ferry and The RIDE will continue operating on their normal schedules throughout the tournament.
For those planning to attend the matches, the MBTA is offering round-trip “Boston Stadium Train” tickets to Gillette Stadium for $80.
Officials said the Commuter Rail trains on matchdays will be the only public transit option directly serving the stadium. No subway or regular bus routes will operate to the stadium.
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