How much are you spending to attend the World Cup?

"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."

"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. 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."

"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. How much are you spending to attend the World Cup? 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."

The FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in Greater Boston, with matches at Gillette Stadium temporarily renamed Boston Stadium. Fans face high costs before buying game tickets, including expensive transportation, lodging, and nights out. MBTA round-trip Commuter Rail tickets between South Station and Foxborough are expected to cost $80 per person on match days. Official “Boston Stadium Express” shuttle buses from hotels, Logan Airport, and Providence are expected to cost up to $95 round-trip depending on pickup location. Parking near the stadium is reportedly around $175, while rideshare prices are expected to rise. Hotel and Airbnb rates have surged in areas such as Dorchester, East Somerville, and Providence. World Cup tickets may range from a few hundred dollars to well into the thousands depending on the matchup and resale market.

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