NJ Transit won’t change World Cup plans for Knicks finals game — favoring soccer tourists over local sports fans
NJ Transit has decided not to alter its World Cup plans, which will affect Knicks fans traveling to a playoff game. The decision prioritizes soccer tourists over local basketball supporters, leading to inconvenient travel arrangements for Knicks fans. On June 16, Knicks fans will have to switch to PATH trains to reach Madison Square Garden due to restrictions at Penn Station.
- ▪NJ Transit will not change its plans for the World Cup, impacting Knicks fans attending a playoff game.
- ▪On June 16, Knicks fans will need to switch to PATH trains to reach Madison Square Garden.
- ▪Penn Station will be reserved for World Cup ticket holders for several hours before and after the soccer match.
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Metro NJ Transit won’t change World Cup plans for Knicks finals game — favoring soccer tourists over local sports fans By Natalie O'Neill Published May 27, 2026, 1:50 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google They’re dropping the ball on Knicks fans. NJ Transit won’t change World Cup plans to give Knicks fans a direct ride to a historic playoff home game — favoring soccer tourists over local sports lovers, officials said. New York City’s on-fire hometown team will host the NBA finals at Madison Square Garden for the first time in nearly 30 years — potentially including a high-stakes Game 6 on June 16, the same day a match between France and Senegal is set to kick off at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ.
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