World Cup
We want to hear from local, national, and international fans who are attending World Cup matches in Boston.
Boston hosts seven FIFA World Cup 2026 matches at Boston Stadium beginning June 13. (David L Ryan/Globe Staff)
May 15, 2026 | 3:00 PM
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The FIFA World Cup is coming to Greater Boston this summer — and for many fans, the cost of attending is shaping up to be almost as memorable as the matches themselves.
Between soaring ticket prices, expensive transportation options, hotels, Airbnbs, flights, and nights out around the city, attending a World Cup match at Gillette Stadium — temporarily renamed Boston Stadium during the tournament — could cost fans thousands of dollars before kickoff even begins.
Transportation alone has already sparked strong opinions from fans online after the MBTA announced that round-trip Commuter Rail tickets between South Station and Foxborough will cost $80 per person for match days.
And for fans traveling from outside Boston, the costs could climb even higher.
Official “Boston Stadium Express” shuttle buses running from hotels, Logan Airport, and Providence are expected to cost as much as $95 round-trip depending on pickup location.
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Providence, notably, does not have a dedicated direct MBTA rail option to Gillette Stadium for World Cup matches, meaning many Rhode Island-based fans may need to rely on the official bus service, rideshares, or driving.
Parking won’t necessarily save money either. Match-day parking passes near the stadium are reportedly priced around $175, while rideshare costs are expected to surge.
Then there’s lodging. Hotel and Airbnb prices around Greater Boston have already surged for tournament dates, particularly in Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood, East Somerville, and Providence, Rhode Island.
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And that’s before fans even buy a ticket to the game itself. Depending on the matchup and resale market, World Cup tickets could range from a few hundred dollars to well into the thousands.
We want to hear from fans who are planning to attend World Cup matches in Boston — whether you’re flying across the globe, road-tripping from another state, taking the train from Boston, commuting from Rhode Island, or simply trying to experience the event as a local soccer fan.
How much are you spending to attend the World Cup?
We want to know how much you’re spending on:
- Your match tickets
- Flights or other travel costs
- Hotels, Airbnbs, or other accommodations
- Transportation to and from the stadium
- Food, bars, watch parties, and fan festivals
Tell us by filling out the form or e-mailing us at [email protected], and your response may appear in a future Boston.com article.
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Annie Jonas is a Community writer at Boston.com. She was previously a local editor at Patch and a freelancer at the Financial Times.
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