New York / New Jersey.
MetLife Stadium
Opened 2010 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Home of both the New York Giants and New York Jets (NFL). One of the largest stadiums in the NFL. Hosted Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014. Temporarily renamed New York New Jersey Stadium during the 2026 World Cup per FIFA commercial naming policy.
- Airport
- 30MIN
- Downtown
- 25MIN
- Capacity
- 83K
- Matches
- 8
Last mile to the gate
Shuttle
ADVANCE PURCHASE REQUIRED: NJ Transit World Cup Train ($98 RT)
The NJ Transit World Cup train is the only direct transit option to MetLife Stadium. At $98 RT, it is the most expensive match-day transit in the tournament. BUY IN ADVANCE via the NJ Transit app -- no tickets available at the station on match day. Without a pre-purchased ticket, there is no public transit alternative to get to MetLife.
Walk
5-min walk from MetLife Stadium Station to the gates
The NJ Transit World Cup train terminates at MetLife Stadium Station, set on the stadium's east plaza. The walk from the platform to the nearest gate takes roughly 5 minutes on a sheltered concourse. Note: there is no walkable origin from outside the Meadowlands complex -- the rail platform is the only on-foot start point.
Rideshare
Rideshare: designated zones near main gates
Rideshare is practical but post-match surge in New Jersey can push prices to $80-150+. Book return trips before the match ends. If you have a pre-purchased train ticket, the train is almost always faster and less stressful post-match.
Shuttle
Bus alternatives from Manhattan (limited)
Some private bus operators run match-day coaches from midtown Manhattan. Check njtransit.com/fifa for official options. These typically require advance booking.
Downtown to stadium
NJ Transit World Cup Train (advance purchase required)
NJ Transit: Penn Station NY to MetLife Stadium -- $98 RT ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY, no day-of tickets
NJ Transit World Cup Train (advance purchase required)
NJ Transit: Penn Station NY to MetLife Stadium -- $98 RT ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY, no day-of tickets
- 01 Rail Make your way to Penn Station NY (served by LIRR, NJ Transit, subway lines 1/2/3/A/C/E). Penn Station is the central departure point for World Cup trains to MetLife Stadium. varies
- 02 Rail Board the NJ Transit World Cup train at Penn Station NY. MUST purchase $98 RT ticket in advance via the NJ Transit mobile app -- absolutely no day-of purchase is available at Penn Station. Departs multiple times before each match. Returns after the match. 25 min
- 03 Walk Train stops directly at MetLife Stadium Station. Walk to the nearest stadium gate. 5 min
Airport to stadium
NJ Transit World Cup Train (advance purchase required)
NJ Transit: Penn Station NY to Secaucus to MetLife Stadium -- $98 RT ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY via NJ Transit app
NJ Transit World Cup Train (advance purchase required)
NJ Transit: Penn Station NY to Secaucus to MetLife Stadium -- $98 RT ADVANCE PURCHASE ONLY via NJ Transit app
- 01 Rail From Newark Airport (EWR): take the AirTrain to Newark Airport Station, then NJ Transit train to Newark Penn Station, then transfer to Penn Station NY or take the World Cup train from Newark Penn. Check njtransit.com/fifa for exact schedule from Newark. 30 min
- 02 Rail CRITICAL: Purchase your $98 RT World Cup train ticket in advance via the NJ Transit mobile app. Day-of tickets are NOT available. Trains run from Penn Station NY and Newark Penn, stopping at Secaucus Junction, with a direct stop at MetLife Stadium. 30 min
- 03 Walk The World Cup train stops at MetLife Stadium Station, adjacent to the stadium's main gates. 5 min
AirTrain JFK + LIRR + NJ Transit WC Train
AirTrain JFK to Jamaica to LIRR to Penn Station NY to NJ Transit WC Train to MetLife Stadium
AirTrain JFK + LIRR + NJ Transit WC Train
AirTrain JFK to Jamaica to LIRR to Penn Station NY to NJ Transit WC Train to MetLife Stadium
- 01 Rail From any JFK terminal, board the AirTrain JFK to Jamaica Station. The Red, Yellow, or Green AirTrain lines all reach Jamaica. Pay $8.50 at the exit gates. 8 min
- 02 Rail At Jamaica Station, transfer to the LIRR (Long Island Rail Road) heading west to Penn Station NY. Trains run every 5-15 minutes. Peak fare is $10.25 -- buy via the TrainTime app to avoid station-line waits. 20 min
- 03 Rail At Penn Station NY, board the NJ Transit World Cup train to MetLife Stadium. Tickets are advance-only via the NJ Transit app ($98 RT). Trains stop at Secaucus Junction, then continue direct to MetLife Stadium Station. 30 min
- 04 Walk MetLife Stadium Station opens onto the east plaza, 5 minutes from the main gates. 5 min
LaGuardia Link Q70 + Subway + NJ Transit WC Train
Q70 SBS to Jackson Heights to Subway E line to Penn Station NY to NJ Transit WC Train to MetLife Stadium
LaGuardia Link Q70 + Subway + NJ Transit WC Train
Q70 SBS to Jackson Heights to Subway E line to Penn Station NY to NJ Transit WC Train to MetLife Stadium
- 01 Bus From any LaGuardia terminal, board the LaGuardia Link Q70 SBS bus to Jackson Heights / Roosevelt Av subway station. The Q70 is FREE and runs 24/7 every ~10 minutes. Note: the LaGuardia AirTrain proposal was cancelled in 2023 -- the Q70 is the practical option. 15 min
- 02 Rail At Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Av, transfer to the E train (Manhattan-bound) to 34 St-Penn Station. Subway fare is $2.90 via OMNY or MetroCard. 25 min
- 03 Rail At Penn Station NY, board the NJ Transit World Cup train to MetLife Stadium. Tickets are advance-only via the NJ Transit app ($98 RT). 30 min
- 04 Walk MetLife Stadium Station opens onto the east plaza, 5 minutes from the main gates. 5 min
Newark AirTrain + NJ Transit + WC Train
AirTrain Newark to Newark Liberty Station to NJ Transit NEC to Secaucus Junction to NJ Transit WC Train to MetLife Stadium
Newark AirTrain + NJ Transit + WC Train
AirTrain Newark to Newark Liberty Station to NJ Transit NEC to Secaucus Junction to NJ Transit WC Train to MetLife Stadium
- 01 Rail From any EWR terminal, board the Newark AirTrain to Newark Liberty International Airport Station. Pay $8.50 at the exit gates. 8 min
- 02 Rail Board a NJ Transit Northeast Corridor (or North Jersey Coast) train northbound to Secaucus Junction. Bypassing Penn Station saves time on event days. 12 min
- 03 Rail At Secaucus Junction, transfer to the NJ Transit World Cup train to MetLife Stadium. Tickets are advance-only via the NJ Transit app ($98 RT). Some Newark-direct WC trains may run on match days -- check njtransit.com/fifa. 15 min
- 04 Walk MetLife Stadium Station opens onto the east plaza, 5 minutes from the main gates. 5 min
Intercity connections
Fixtures at MetLife Stadium
Weather during the tournament
Highs 82-88°F · Lows 64-72°F
- Humidity
- Moderate to high (58-68%)
- Rainfall
- Scattered afternoon thunderstorms in June and July. About 5-7 rain days per month. Occasionally severe.
New Jersey summers are warm and humid but generally tolerable. MetLife is an open-air stadium, so afternoon sun exposure can be intense on lower-tier seats. Bring sunscreen and layers for evening matches, which cool down quickly. The biggest practical concern is not weather -- it is buying your NJ Transit train ticket in advance.