Overview
- Boston 26 says its $20 million state request remains partially funded, with the House at $10 million and the Senate at $5 million tied to transit.
- Governor Maura Healey backs the full request and has pressed lawmakers to approve it through a supplemental budget.
- Organizers warn they would scale back FanFest programming, volunteer and fan services, and contingency plans such as backup buses if commuter rail service falters.
- Federal funding of $46.6 million is restricted to security and cannot cover operations, transportation contingencies, or promotional efforts.
- The committee projects roughly 2 million visitors, more than $1 billion in economic impact, and thousands of jobs as lawmakers weigh next steps with seven matches scheduled at Gillette Stadium.