MetLife Stadium World Cup 2026 Stadium Guide
Venue access, arrival timing, safety checks and travel-risk notes for New York New Jersey.
Venue facts
| City | New York New Jersey |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Airport | EWR / JFK / LGA |
Arrival timing
| Ordinary Group Stage | 2.5 hours early |
|---|---|
| High Demand Or Knockout | 3 hours early |
| Driving Or Ada Services | 3.5–4 hours early |
Access
MetLife is in East Rutherford; NJ transit, bus, airport and hotel choices must be planned together.
Matchday checklist
- mobile ticket saved to wallet
- passport or ID ready
- hotel address saved offline
- stadium route checked
- return route checked
- bag policy checked
- weather checked
- eSIM/roaming active
- insurance documents accessible
- power bank charged
- emergency contacts saved