MetLife Stadium — FIFA World Cup 2026 Venue Guide

City	East Rutherford, USA
Capacity	82,500
Surface	FieldTurf
Opened	2010
WC Matches	8
Final	🏆 July 19, 2026

Stadium Facts

MetLife Stadium has hosted Super Bowl XLVIII (2014) — making it one of only two outdoor cold-weather stadiums to host a Super Bowl. The World Cup Final will dwarf even that event in global viewership.
Situated in East Rutherford, NJ, it's just 8 miles from Midtown Manhattan — accessible via NJ Transit from Penn Station in about 30 minutes. Both New York and New Jersey claim it as their own.
At 82,500 seats, it's the largest stadium in the NFL. The 2026 World Cup Final will be played here on July 19 — making it the largest Final venue since Brazil's Maracanã in 2014.

Newark Liberty International (EWR) — ~12 miles, ~25 min. NJ Transit train runs directly from Newark Penn Station to Meadowlands Sports Complex station.

FIFA Fan Festival NYC will activate Central Park and Times Square with giant screens, food markets, musical performances, and interactive soccer experiences throughout the tournament.

Matches at This Venue

Jun 13

Jun 16

Jun 20