MetLife Stadium
82,500 seats · Open roof · Natural grass (FIFA-converted)
- 82,500seats
- 2010Built in
- 9Matches at this venue
- Openroof
Get to MetLife Stadium like a pro
NJ Transit Meadowlands Rail Line direct from Secaucus Junction on match days. Book your stay, your flight and your pre-match experience before kickoff.
History & heritage
MetLife Stadium opened in 2010 in East Rutherford, USA, and serves as the home of New York Giants & New York Jets (NFL). With a capacity of 82,500, it ranks among the top venues of the FIFA World Cup 2026 — a tournament built around the largest combined seating in football history.
The pitch uses natural grass (fifa-converted) under open cover, configured to FIFA standards for the world's most-watched event. Match-day operations leverage decades of NFL/MLS/Liga MX experience: streamlined ingress, accessibility infrastructure, and concession capacity unique to North-American mega-venues.
Transport & access
NJ Transit Meadowlands Rail Line direct from Secaucus Junction on match days.
5 min walk from the dedicated rail platform to gates.
Matches at this venue
Hotels nearby
Secaucus, Jersey City and Midtown Manhattan all under 30 min by rail.
Food & activities
American Dream mall food hall is 10 min away — strong pre-match alternative to stadium concessions.
Traveler tips
Insider tip: Buy the round-trip NJ Transit ticket BEFORE arriving at Secaucus — match-day queues stretch 45+ minutes.
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MetLife Stadium
FAQ
What is the capacity of MetLife Stadium?
MetLife Stadium seats 82,500 spectators for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches.
When was MetLife Stadium built?
MetLife Stadium opened in 2010 and is the home of New York Giants & New York Jets (NFL).
How do I get to MetLife Stadium?
NJ Transit Meadowlands Rail Line direct from Secaucus Junction on match days.
What is the nearest airport?
EWR (Newark) · LGA · JFK
Where should I stay near MetLife Stadium?
Secaucus, Jersey City and Midtown Manhattan all under 30 min by rail.
What food options are available?
American Dream mall food hall is 10 min away — strong pre-match alternative to stadium concessions.
Does MetLife Stadium have a roof?
MetLife Stadium has a open configuration with natural grass (fifa-converted).
How many World Cup 2026 matches are scheduled here?
9 matches are scheduled at MetLife Stadium during the tournament.
Host city
New York / New Jersey — City guide →More World Cup 2026 stadiums
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- Atlanta · USAMercedes-Benz Stadium71,000 seatsOpen guide →
- Inglewood · USASoFi Stadium70,240 seatsOpen guide →
- Santa Clara · USALevi's Stadium68,500 seatsOpen guide →
- Seattle · USALumen Field68,740 seatsOpen guide →
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- Kansas City · USAArrowhead Stadium76,416 seatsOpen guide →
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