MetLife Stadium World Cup 2026 Schedule
East Rutherford's MetLife Stadium hosts eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches between June 13 and July 19, including the Final. Capacity 82,500. Every match is bettable from any NJ-licensed mobile sportsbook.
Venue at a Glance
- Stadium: MetLife Stadium
- Location: 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
- Capacity: 82,500 (the largest of any 2026 World Cup venue)
- Surface: Natural grass installed for the tournament (replacing FieldTurf)
- Tenants: NY Giants and NY Jets (NFL); Big City FC if MLS expansion is confirmed
- NJ Transit: Meadowlands Sports Complex Station, direct rail from NY Penn Station and Secaucus Junction
- Parking: 28,000 spaces on-site; expect heavy traffic on match days
Full MetLife Match Schedule
MetLife opens its World Cup with the most-watched group-stage matchup of the tournament. Vinícius Jr. and Rodrygo on the MetLife pitch.
Mbappé's opening fixture. The 2002 quarterfinal upset is the narrative hook.
Haaland in primetime at MetLife.
Group E settles. Germany expected to advance comfortably.
Final group-stage fixture at MetLife. England favored.
New round added for the 48-team format. Likely France or Norway from Group I.
Bracket position determined by group-stage draws and Round of 32 results.
The largest single sporting event ever staged in the New Jersey region.
Getting to MetLife on Match Day
MetLife is one of the most public-transit-friendly NFL venues in the country. NJ Transit runs match-day service on the Meadowlands Rail Line from Secaucus Junction (connecting from NY Penn Station, Hoboken, or Newark) directly to the Meadowlands Sports Complex Station. Trains run approximately every 20 minutes around kickoff with crowd-handling service after final whistle.
For drivers, the venue sits at the intersection of NJ-3 and the New Jersey Turnpike (I-95). Closest parking lots are typically pre-sold by the third matchday. Expect 90 minutes of egress traffic for capacity events.
Most-Bet NJ Sportsbooks for MetLife Fixtures
Match-Day Betting Notes
- You can bet from inside the stadium. NJ geofencing allows wagering anywhere in the state, MetLife included.
- Live streaming differs by book. bet365 streams every match; FanDuel streams most. DraftKings and BetMGM stream selected fixtures.
- Cash-out availability tightens late. Most NJ books pull cash-out in the final 15 minutes of regulation on tight scorelines.
- Asian Handicap is the sharper line. Available on bet365 and FanDuel; typically priced 3-5% tighter than the 3-way moneyline.
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