Mamdani announces $50 World Cup ticket lottery for New York City residents
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- New York City will distribute 1,000 World Cup tickets at $50 each to residents through a lottery system, aiming to make the event accessible to working-class New Yorkers.
- The lottery, open to residents over 15, runs from May 25 to May 30, with winners notified on June 3 and tickets distributed at the bus boarding location.
- Free round-trip bus transportation to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will be provided for lottery winners attending the June matches.
- The announcement was made by Mayor Zohran Mamdani in Harlem, emphasizing inclusivity and community involvement in the World Cup experience.
- The ticket lottery addresses fan concerns over high transportation costs, as New Jersey Transit has reduced train fares but bus tickets remain expensive at $80.