New York City reshapes mass transit system to handle World Cup, NBA finals crowds
New York City is implementing extensive changes to its mass transit system in preparation for the upcoming FIFA World Cup and potential NBA Finals crowds. Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced measures to accommodate up to 100,000 additional riders on game days. These adjustments include expanded transit services, traffic management strategies, and enhanced security protocols to ensure a smooth experience for attendees.
- ▪The 2026 FIFA World Cup will take place from June 11 to July 19.
- ▪New York officials are preparing for significant crowds due to overlapping events, including NBA Finals games.
- ▪Transit changes include expanded bus and subway services and lane closures to facilitate smoother travel.
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National New York City reshapes mass transit system to handle World Cup, NBA finals crowds June 4, 20263:16 PM ET Brian Mann FIFA World Cup signage is seen at the PATH train station at the World Trade Center transportation hub in New York on May 27, 2026. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19. ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images/AFP hide caption toggle caption ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images/AFP When crowds sweep through New York City and New Jersey to attend FIFA World Cup matches, they will find a bus, metro, road and train system reshaped by thousands of upgrades and adjustments. And there's also the possibility these matches might overlap with the NBA championship series between the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.
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