The MBTA plans to charge around $75 or more for round-trip trains to Gillette Stadium for World Cup matches, significantly higher than typical $20–$30 fares, as part of a broader upgrade to accommodate fans.

Officials say Foxboro Station is being modernized with a $35 million upgrade and a large-scale shuttle service to manage crowds and improve accessibility for World Cup fans.

The operating plan argues higher fares reflect enhanced service, security, and infrastructure investments tied to the World Cup crowd-management needs.

The Athletic broke the initial reporting, which Sky Sports is republishing with the same key facts.

Past disputes over security costs around $6 million were resolved through an agreement led by Kraft Sports & Entertainment.

Gillette Stadium will host seven World Cup matches, including a round-of-32 game and a quarter-final, with group-stage fixtures featuring Scotland, England, Norway, France, and others.

England is set to play Ghana at Gillette Stadium on June 23, as part of the seven-game slate at the venue that will drive fan travel.

Ticket prices vary by host nation involvement, with group-stage seats starting around £44 and the USA opener in Los Angeles approaching $2,735; England’s final could reach up to $6,370 in category-one seats.

The Athletic reported the plan first; an MBTA spokesperson did not confirm the price to CBS News Boston but defended investments and service goals.

Parking around Gillette Stadium will be severely limited for World Cup matches, with roughly 5,000 spaces available vs. 20,000 for Patriots games because of security and hospitality requirements.

Fans should expect ticket and transport costs to rise in tandem with hotel prices as the tournament approaches, increasing overall travel expenses.

The Football Supporters Association criticizes the pricing as unfair and calls for reconsideration, noting contrasts with free or subsidized transport at other tournaments.