MetLife Stadium
East Rutherford, NJ, USA
Venue Details
82,500
Capacity
2010
Year Opened
Artificial (Converting to Grass)
Surface
Open
Roof Type
| Location | East Rutherford, NJ, USA |
| Address | 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073 |
| Tournament Name | New York/New Jersey Stadium |
| Hosting Rounds | Group Stage, Round of 32, Round of 16, Final |
Located just outside New York City, MetLife Stadium is a premier venue known for hosting major events. It has been selected to host the 2026 World Cup Final, making it the epicenter of the football world.
Venue Information
MetLife Stadium Prepares for the Final
As the host of the 2026 World Cup Final, MetLife Stadium is undergoing a massive transformation. The installation of a temporary natural grass field, a requirement by FIFA, is currently being tested. Security perimeters are being expanded to handle the massive influx of global VIPs and fans.
Logistics:
New York and New Jersey officials are coordinating a massive transportation plan to shuttle fans from NYC to the stadium in East Rutherford.
Match Schedule
Brazil vs Morocco
Sat, Jun 13, 2026 • 10:00 PM UTC
Group C
France vs Senegal
Tue, Jun 16, 2026 • 07:00 PM UTC
Group I
Norway vs Senegal
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 • 12:00 AM UTC
Group I
Ecuador vs Germany
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 • 08:00 PM UTC
Group E
Panama vs England
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 • 09:00 PM UTC
Group L
TBD vs TBD
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 • 09:00 PM UTC
Round of 32 — 1st Group I vs 3rd Group C/D/F/G/H
TBD vs TBD
Sun, Jul 5, 2026 • 08:00 PM UTC
Round of 16 — W77 vs W75
TBD vs TBD
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 • 07:00 PM UTC
Final
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Sources
Last updated: 12/27/2025
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