Hotels for Panama vs England at MetLife Stadium — June 27, 2026

Staying near the stadium or a transit hub is the key to a smooth match day. Here's what you need to know about lodging for Panama vs England at New York New Jersey Stadium.

Closest Hotels to MetLife Stadium

The nearest hotels are in Rutherford, East Rutherford, and Secaucus — within 5–15 minutes of the stadium. These book earliest for match days:

• Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel (Rutherford) — closest major hotel to MetLife, walking distance
• Sheraton Mahwah Hotel (Mahwah, NJ) — ~20 min by car, quieter option
• Hilton Hasbrouck Heights — close to Route 17, good for drivers

NJ Waterfront Hotels (Best Value + Transit)

Hoboken and Jersey City offer excellent NJ Transit and PATH access to Secaucus Junction (transfer to Meadowlands Line) and competitive rates compared to Manhattan:

• W Hoboken — waterfront, frequently used by visiting teams and officials
• Canopy by Hilton Jersey City — arts district, newer property, PATH to Secaucus
• Marriott Jersey City — direct PATH access, large conference hotel

NYC Hotels Near Transit Hubs

Staying in Manhattan or Brooklyn is fine — the commute is 35–50 minutes via transit. Prioritize proximity to your preferred route:

• Near Port Authority (42nd & 8th Ave) — match-day buses depart here. Arlo Midtown, LUMA Hotel Times Square, Moxy Times Square
• Near Penn Station (34th St) — NJ Transit to Secaucus. Renaissance New York Midtown, Pendry Manhattan West, Virgin Hotels New York
• Near Grand Central (42nd & Park) — match-day buses depart here. The Hyatt Grand Central, The Lex NYC, Graduate Roosevelt Island

Getting to MetLife on Match Day

• NJ Transit Meadowlands Line from Secaucus Junction — most reliable. Buy tickets in advance at njtransit.com
• Match-day bus from Port Authority, Grand Central, Columbus Circle — ~$20 round trip
• No on-site parking — American Dream Mall parking $225 via JustPark.com with match ticket