New York New Jersey Stadium
MetLife Stadium
Capacity
82,500
Matches
8
Deepest round
Final
Roof
Open-air
Surface
Hybrid grass (temporary)
Timezone
ET (UTC-4)
Weather (Jun–Jul)
24–30°C / 75–86°F
Airport
Newark Liberty International (EWR)
Getting There — EWR
Fly into Newark Liberty International (EWR). Book flights 6–9 months ahead for the best prices. Compare on Google Flights, Skyscanner, or Kayak. Newark (EWR) is closest to MetLife Stadium. JFK and LaGuardia are alternatives.
Getting Around
NYC has world-class public transit. NJ Transit trains and buses connect Manhattan to MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ (~30 min from Penn Station). FIFA will run shuttle buses from Manhattan on match days. Subway + PATH trains link to Jersey City and Hoboken.
Where to Stay
Manhattan hotels are expensive ($250–600/night during the World Cup). Consider Jersey City, Hoboken, or Brooklyn for 30–50% savings with easy transit to MetLife. Book refundable rates. **Best neighborhoods:** Stay in Midtown for convenience, Lower Manhattan for culture, or Jersey City/Hoboken for proximity to MetLife Stadium. Times Square is walkable to Penn Station (NJ Transit to stadium).
Weather — 24–30°C / 75–86°F
The World Cup runs June 11 – July 19 (summer). New York / New Jersey averages 24–30°C / 75–86°F during this period. MetLife Stadium is open-air — dress for the weather and bring sunscreen.
Food & Drink
Arguably the best food city in North America. Every cuisine is represented — from $1 pizza slices to Michelin-starred restaurants. Don't miss the halal carts, Chinatown dumplings, and Little Italy.
💡 Insider Tips
- 1Get a 7-day unlimited MetroCard ($34) for subway + buses
- 2MetLife Stadium has no roof — bring sunscreen and a hat
- 3JFK is farther from the stadium than Newark (EWR) — fly into EWR if possible
- 4Bars and restaurants in Hoboken/Jersey City are much cheaper than Manhattan