World Cup 2026 brings New York New Jersey into the global tournament map, and fans planning around this city need the venue name, location, capacity, ticket route, hotel strategy and viewing options in one place.
MetLife Stadium overview
MetLife Stadium is the World Cup 2026 venue for New York New Jersey. FIFA lists the venue as New York New Jersey Stadium, located in East Rutherford, New Jersey, with an approximate capacity of 78,576.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host city | New York New Jersey |
| Official FIFA venue name | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| Common stadium name | MetLife Stadium |
| Location | East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Capacity | 78,576 |
Tickets and seating
Ticket availability depends on the official FIFA sales phases, match category, seat category and demand. Fans should use FIFA.com/tickets and avoid sellers that cannot prove official ticket access. For high-demand matches, waiting until the final week is risky because travel and hotel prices can rise even when tickets are still changing hands.
Hotels and transport near the stadium
Book accommodation with public transport access first, then compare travel time to the stadium. Staying directly beside the venue can be convenient but usually costs more. A hotel near a rail, subway or match-day shuttle route is often better than the closest hotel on a map.
Watching without a match ticket
Fans without tickets should look for official Fan Festival information, licensed sports bars and public viewing events announced by the host city. Avoid unofficial ticket-and-screening bundles unless the organizer is transparent about what is included.