World Cup 2026 NYC Travel Guide
Planning your trip to New York City for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? This guide covers where to stay, how to get to MetLife Stadium, and how to make the most of your time in the city.
Hotels in New York City
Book your NYC hotel for the World Cup. Compare prices and locations.
Where to Stay
Hotel prices in NYC during the World Cup range from $120/night in Long Island City to $600+/night in Midtown. The key question is how close you need to be to Penn Station for NJ Transit to MetLife. These guides cover every budget and neighborhood:
- Hotels under $200/night — Long Island City, Brooklyn, Jersey City
- Hotels near MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ)
- Hotels near Penn Station — best access to NJ Transit
- Full where-to-stay guide — all options compared
- Guide for international visitors
$120–180/night · 15 min to Penn Station via E train
Search on Expedia →$200–600/night · Walking distance to Penn Station
Search on Expedia →$150–250/night · PATH train to Manhattan · Closer to MetLife
Search on Expedia →$120–200/night · L or R train to Manhattan
Search on Expedia →Getting to MetLife Stadium
- NJ Transit guide — Penn Station to MetLife (~$98 round trip)
- How to navigate Penn Station on match days
- Airport guide — JFK, LGA, EWR connections
- Full NYC transportation guide
Trip Planning
- 3-day NYC World Cup itinerary
- 5-day NYC World Cup itinerary
- One-day trip guide (from Philadelphia, Boston, DC)
- Weekend trip guide
- Solo traveler guide
- Family and kids guide
Book Iconic NYC Experiences
Iconic NYC experiences to book around your World Cup matches — available on Viator with free cancellation on most tickets.
Iconic 102-floor Art Deco skyscraper. Views of all five boroughs.
Best views of the Empire State Building and Central Park.
Powerful tribute to the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
America's most iconic monument — plus Ellis Island immigration history.
Sail past Lady Liberty at golden hour — NYC skyline at its most beautiful.
Hit every major landmark in one morning — perfect between World Cup matches.
Powered by Viator · Free cancellation on most bookings
Get World Cup Tickets
Find tickets for World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium.
🏨 Final Week Hotels (July 17–19) — Book Now
Hotels for the World Cup Final weekend are filling fast. July 17–19 is the most expensive hotel window in NYC this year.
Book Final Weekend Hotels →Experiences & Events
Experiences & Events in NYC During the World Cup
Top Fever experiences happening in NYC during the World Cup
Live classical music in stunning NYC venues — churches, rooftops, and landmarks — by the glow of candlelight.
Book now → 🌆 Candlelight at Edge NYC90-minute open-air concerts 1,100 feet above Manhattan at Hudson Yards. July 17 through August.
Book now → 🎨 ARTE Museum NYCA fully immersive media art exhibition — walk through living paintings and digital worlds.
Book now → 🌊 SUBMERGEAn immersive underwater experience unlike anything else in New York City this summer.
Book now →✈️ Flying to New York for the World Cup? Find flights and compare fares on Expedia. Search flights to NYC →