The Stadium
New York New Jersey Stadium · Home of the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
Stadium Overview
82,500+
Capacity
8
Matches
2010
Opened
Final
Hosts
Address: 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
Renamed: Officially rebranded to “New York New Jersey Stadium” for the FIFA World Cup 2026
Accessibility & ADA
- ✓ ADA-compliant seating throughout the venue with companion seats
- ✓ Wheelchair-accessible entrances at all gates
- ✓ Accessible parking and drop-off areas
- ✓ Assistive listening devices and sensory rooms available
Entry Procedures
Detailed entry procedures for FIFA World Cup 2026 are coming soon from the Host Committee. General guidance:
- • Gates open approximately 3 hours before kickoff
- • All bags are subject to security screening
- • Clear bag policy expected (details TBA)
- • Mobile-only ticketing — have your FIFA ticket app ready
- • No re-entry after leaving the stadium
Getting There
NJ TRANSIT Meadowlands Rail Line
Direct match-day service from Secaucus Junction (connects from Penn Station NYC, Newark, Hoboken)
Official NYNJ Stadium Shuttle
Park-and-ride shuttle from designated locations (details coming from Host Committee)
Rideshare Drop-off
Designated Uber/Lyft drop-off at Lot L with shuttle to gates
NJ Transit Bus 160/161
Regular service from Port Authority Bus Terminal, Midtown Manhattan
Team Base Camps in NJ
4 New Jersey locations selected for team training
Stockton University
Galloway, NJ · Atlantic County campus with full training facilities
Rutgers University
Piscataway, NJ · State university athletic complex
Pingry School
Basking Ridge, NJ · Private school campus with professional-grade pitches
Columbia Park / Red Bulls Training Facility
Harrison, NJ · Home training ground of the New York Red Bulls
Nearby Airports
EWR Newark Liberty International
Closest to the stadium
JFK John F. Kennedy International
Most international flights
LGA LaGuardia Airport
Domestic flights, no direct rail
TEB Teterboro Airport
Private/charter flights
SWF Stewart International
Budget carriers
ACY Atlantic City International
South Jersey option