World Cup 2026 in New York Tickets

The 2026 World Cup will be held in New York, among other places. Matches will take place at the ‘New York New Jersey Stadium,’ which is 30 minutes by train or bus from Manhattan. This is where the football world championships are fought over.

See an overview of all the matches here

World Cup 2026 in New York

The USA World Cup 2026 games taking place in the host city New York will be played in East Rutherford, New Jersey. They will be hosted by New York-New Jersey Stadium, also known as the MetLife Stadium.

With a capacity of 82,500 people, this stadium will also be the stage for the 2026 World Cup final on Sunday, 19 July 2026.

Watching the World Cup 2026 in New York City

If you’re visiting the city during the World Cup and want to watch a match, there are plenty of sports bars in New York to choose from. All the bars on my list will be showing the matches. Sit down, grab a drink and enjoy the game!

How to get to New York-New Jersey Stadium

The New York-New Jersey stadium is easily accessible by public transport from Manhattan.

In my opinion, these are the best options:

1. Take the train from Penn Station.
   This station is located on 34th Street, which is in the middle of Manhattan. You can buy a ticket to Meadowlands Sports Complex and take the NJ Transit Rail to Secaucus, where you can transfer to the train that takes you to the stadium. Just follow the crowd!
2. Take the Coach USA Express bus from Port Authority, which can be found on 42nd Street. This bus will take you directly to the stadium.
3. Take a taxi, such as Lyft. With three people, this can be cheaper than taking public transport. I recommend doing this only on the outward journey and going back by public transport because of the crowds.

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Eric’s Tip: “Leave for the stadium at least three hours before the start of the match. That way, you are sure to be on time! You can  take in the special atmosphere around the stadium to fully get  into the mood before the game. Are you interested in exploring the stadiums behind the scenes? Then book one of the Stadium Tours in New York.”

See the 2026 World Cup schedule here