MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford · New York / New Jersey · United States
Capacity
82,500
Opened 2010
WC matches
8
Final
Hotel avg/night
$220
Budget from $120
Nearest airport
EWR
8 miles away
About the Stadium
The largest stadium in the NFL and official host of the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final. MetLife sits in the New Jersey Meadowlands, just 8 miles from Manhattan. With 82,500 seats and a retractable-roof-adjacent design, it's a football cathedral. The proximity to New York City means world-class hospitality, iconic skyline views, and the most competitive hotel market of all 16 venues.
Rounds hosted
Surface
FieldTurf
Year opened
2010
Getting There
🟡 Good transitTransit options
- ● NJ Transit bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal (NYC)
- ● NJ Transit train to Meadowlands Station on game days
- ● Express buses from Manhattan on match days
🚗 Parking info
20,000+ on-site parking spaces. Pre-purchase recommended — prices start at $40 and rise to $100+ for major matches. Lots open 4 hours before kickoff.
Hotels & Accommodation
Budget
$120–200/night
Mid-range
$220–352/night
Luxury
$440+/night
Best areas to stay
- ● Times Square / Midtown Manhattan (30 min by transit)
- ● Jersey City waterfront (15 min)
- ● Secaucus, NJ (5 min by shuttle on match days)
Food Highlights
- ● In-stadium: Shake Shack, local NJ concessions
- ● Pre-match: New Jersey diners, Hoboken restaurant row
- ● NYC accessible by transit: any cuisine imaginable
Local Tips
- ● Book NYC hotels 6–12 months ahead — Final demand is extreme
- ● Match-day NJ Transit trains fill up fast; arrive at Penn Station 90 min early
- ● Times Square fan zones will be active for all USA matches
- ● Weather: June–July can be hot (28–32°C) and humid
⏱️ MetLife Match Schedule
See all 8 matches at this venue in your local timezone.
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