The Brief
- NY Penn Station and Secaucus Junction are restricted only to stadium-bound passengers for most of Sunday.
- All eastbound trains heading toward NYC will terminate early at either Newark Penn Station or Newark Broad Street Station.
- NYC has issued a Gridlock Alert with massive Midtown closures.
NEW YORK CITY – The eyes of the world are on the New York City region on Sunday for the historic FIFA World Cup Final at NYNJ Stadium. With hundreds of thousands of fans descending on the area, officials have implemented massive transit restrictions and street closures to keep the region moving.
Whether you are heading to the match or just trying to navigate your Sunday, here is everything you need to know about the region’s transit disruptions and street closures.
NJ Transit
What we know:
NJ TRANSIT has significantly altered its schedule on Sunday to prioritize matchday traffic. If you are a regular commuter not attending the game, you will need to utilize cross-honored alternative routes.
Pre-match restrictions (10:24 a.m. to 2:14 p.m.)
- During this window, access to Penn Station New York and Secaucus Junction is strictly limited.
- Match tickets only: Station waiting areas and train boarding at PSNY and Secaucus are restricted only to customers traveling to NYNJ Stadium.
- Secaucus bypassed: Deboarding at Secaucus Junction is restricted to stadium travelers.
- Main, Bergen, Pascack Valley, and Port Jervis lines: Trains will bypass Secaucus Junction entirely and travel directly to Hoboken Terminal.
Post-match restrictions (5:15 to 9:29 p.m.)
- Following the final whistle, eastbound trains heading toward PSNY will terminate early in Newark to manage crowd flow.
- Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast, and Raritan Valley lines: Trains will terminate at Newark Penn Station.
- Morris & Essex and Montclair-Boonton lines: Trains will terminate at Newark Broad Street Station.
What you can do:…