Staggering cost of World Cup parking spots

As the 2026 World Cup draws closer, fans are learning more about the high cost of entry for next summer’s tournament.

The record-breaking ticket prices made waves when they first went on sale last month and that will be only one part of the cost for would-be spectators. The Athletic reports that gameday parking at some of the World Cup starts could go as high as $175 per car.

FIFA’s official parking website gives a series of recommended options for each stadium. So far, only five of the 16 United States stadiums have started selling parking passes but the prices listed are eye-watering.

The cheapest on sale are priced at $75 for group stage games and the round-of-32, rising to $100 for the round-of-16, $125/$145 in the quarterfinals and $175 in the semifinals. These prices are found at Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens), Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City), Gillette Stadium in (Foxborough) and AT&T Stadium (Arlington).

Things are priced differently at Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia), with parking passes costing $115 for the group stage and $145 for the round-of-16.

These prices are a considerable increase on the figures for this summer’s Club World Cup, also in the United States, much of which was held at similar stadiums to those for the 2026 World Cup. At Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium, for example, fans could drive up on the day and pay $40 for parking.

Transportation remains a major problem for organizers heading into next summer’s tournament. FIFA has promised that improved public transport options will be rolled out in time for the tournament, helping to ferry fans between major cities and out-of-town stadiums. But the prospect of international fans being priced out of attending remains a major concern, with the 2026 World Cup expected to be the most lucrative sporting event on record.

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