🇺🇸 United States · Host city
New York / New Jersey at the
2026 World Cup.
8 matches at MetLife Stadium. Plan your stay — hotels near the venue, the card to swipe in USD, airport and transit logistics. Hosts the Final.
8 matches
The New York / New Jersey schedule at MetLife Stadium.
Local kickoff times. Group-stage teams resolve at the December 2025 draw; knockout-round teams resolve as the tournament progresses.
Group stage · Group D
Sat, Jun 13
12:00 PM
ET
Group stage · Group J
Wed, Jun 17
12:00 PM
ET
Group stage · Group F
Sun, Jun 21
12:00 PM
ET
Group stage · Group A
Thu, Jun 25
12:00 PM
ET
Group stage · Group H
Sun, Jun 28
3:00 PM
ET
Group stage · Group J
Mon, Jun 29
3:00 PM
ET
Round of 32
Sun, Jul 5
12:00 PM
ET
Final
Sun, Jul 19
Final
3:00 PM
ET
Where to stay
Hotels near MetLife Stadium.
For a single match, stay near the stadium and skip the post-match traffic. For multiple matches or a longer stay, base yourself in central New York / New Jersey with reliable transit to the venue.
Near the stadium
Convenient for a single match. Often more expensive on match days; consider booking 3+ months ahead.
Search near MetLife Stadiumarrow_forwardCentral New York / New Jersey
Better for multi-match stays and exploring the city between games. Mix of business hotels and chain anchors with full transit.
Best card for New York / New Jersey
USD spend — no foreign-transaction worries for US-issued cards.
Use your highest-multiplier travel card.
Travel logistics
Getting in, getting around.
Airport
EWR
Primary international gateway. Direct routes from the major US/Canada/Mexico hubs.
Time zone
ET
Local kickoff times shown in ET. Convert for your home time zone.
Local currency
USD
Most large hotels accept USD; smaller vendors expect local. Use a no-FTF card.
Questions
Frequently asked about New York / New Jersey & the World Cup.
When is the World Cup 2026 in New York / New Jersey?
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8 matches in New York / New Jersey run from Sat, Jun 13 to Sun, Jul 19 at MetLife Stadium.
Where should I stay for the World Cup in New York / New Jersey?
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For a single match, near MetLife Stadium. For multiple matches or extended trips, central New York / New Jersey with transit access. Book at least 6 months ahead — World Cup compresses inventory tightly.
What credit card should I use for New York / New Jersey during the World Cup?
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A travel-multiplier card (Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, Capital One Venture X). USD spend is straightforward; focus on hotel co-brand stacks and travel-credit redemptions.
What is the closest airport to MetLife Stadium?
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EWR is the primary international gateway for New York / New Jersey. Direct connections from major North American hubs are available.
The 16 host cities
Other 2026 World Cup hosts.
🇲🇽 Mexico
Mexico City
Estadio Azteca
🇲🇽 Mexico
Guadalajara
Estadio Akron
🇲🇽 Mexico
Monterrey
Estadio BBVA
🇨🇦 Canada
Toronto
BMO Field
🇨🇦 Canada
Vancouver
BC Place
🇺🇸 United States
Atlanta
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
🇺🇸 United States
Boston
Gillette Stadium
🇺🇸 United States
Dallas
AT&T Stadium
🇺🇸 United States
Houston
NRG Stadium
🇺🇸 United States
Kansas City
Arrowhead Stadium
🇺🇸 United States
Los Angeles
SoFi Stadium
🇺🇸 United States
Miami
Hard Rock Stadium
🇺🇸 United States
Philadelphia
Lincoln Financial Field
🇺🇸 United States
San Francisco Bay Area
Levi's Stadium
🇺🇸 United States
Seattle
Lumen Field