Plan Your Trip to the 2026 World Cup in New York
🏆 Planning for the Final? Tickets + Hotels are urgent.
July 19 at MetLife. Upper deck from $1,200. Hotels selling out. Book everything now.
🎟 Final Tickets → Full price guide →The New York / New Jersey region hosts 8 World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium, including the Final. Whether you're flying in from overseas or driving from the next state, here's everything you need to plan a great trip.
Get Tickets
FIFA, resale, hospitality packages
02Book a Hotel
Neighborhoods, zones, and strategy
03Plan Transport
NJ Transit, subway, Penn Station
04Find Watch Parties
Bars, venues, fan zones across NYC
05Things To Do
NYC experiences beyond the game
🎟️ World Cup Tickets
Demand for MetLife matches — especially knockout rounds and the Final — will be extreme. Understanding how FIFA ticket sales work is essential before planning anything else.
Your ticket options
🏨 Book Your Hotel
Hotels will sell out months before the tournament. Book refundable rates as early as possible. The zone you choose determines your match-day experience.
Near Penn Station. Best for the full NYC experience. Highest prices.
Search Hotels →PATH to Manhattan, NJ Transit to stadium. Great food scene. Lower prices.
Search Hotels →Walk to the stadium. Best for multi-match fans. Suburban setting.
Search Hotels →Best neighborhood character. Great bars and restaurants. L train to Manhattan.
Search Hotels →Direct rail to stadium. Easy NYC access. Best compromise option.
Search Hotels →Search across all neighborhoods and boroughs.
Search All →🚆 Getting to MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, NJ — about 8 miles and 35 minutes from Midtown Manhattan by train. On match days, NJ Transit runs special direct service from Penn Station to the Meadowlands.
Penn Station → MetLife
NJ Transit runs special Meadowlands Express trains on match days. ~35 minutes, runs frequently before and after games. This is how most NYC-based fans get there.
Secaucus Junction
If you're staying in Secaucus or passing through, you can connect to the stadium rail line here. Often less crowded than Penn Station.
From JFK / Newark
Newark Airport (EWR) is closest to the stadium. JFK connects via AirTrain + subway to Penn Station. Plan extra time on match days.
📺 Watch Parties & Venues
Even without a ticket, NYC will be electric on match days. Hundreds of bars, restaurants and outdoor venues across the city will host watch parties — especially for big matches.
🗽 Things To Do in NYC
Concerts & Events: 50+ events at MSG, Barclays, Prudential, UBS Arena — Ariana Grande, Bon Jovi, ROSALÍA, Shakira, A$AP Rocky and more during the tournament.
You're in one of the greatest cities in the world. Make the most of every hour you're not at MetLife. Browse top-rated NYC tours and experiences.