MetLife Stadium

FIFA official name: New York New Jersey Stadium

East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA78,576 seats8 matchesWorld Cup Final · July 19
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Match Schedule

All times are local stadium time (America/New_York).

Sat, Jun 13
18:00
local
Brazil vs Morocco
Group C
Group Stage
Tue, Jun 16
15:00
local
France vs Senegal
Group I
Group Stage
Mon, Jun 22
20:00
local
Norway vs Senegal
Group I
Group Stage
Thu, Jun 25
16:00
local
Ecuador vs Germany
Group E
Group Stage
Sat, Jun 27
17:00
local
Panama vs England
Group L
Group Stage
Tue, Jun 30
17:00
local
Group I Winner vs Group C/D/F/G/H third place
Round of 32
Sun, Jul 5
16:00
local
Winner Match 76 vs Winner Match 78 (actually R16 per ABC7)
Round of 32
Sun, Jul 19
15:00
local
Winner Match 101 vs Winner Match 102
Final
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Getting There

LineNJ Transit Meadowlands Rail Line
StationMeadowlands Station (Secaucus Junction transfer)
One-way fare$5.25 from Penn Station
From Manhattan35 min (direct) / 45 min with transfer
Last returnContinuous trains on event days, no advance booking needed
BuswayNew $35M dedicated busway from Secaucus Junction, buses every 30 seconds
Penn Station notePenn Station will partially close for 4 hours before each match; only NJ Transit trains to Secaucus run (ticket holders only)

Stadium Policies

Last verified: April 2026 · Check official FIFA stadium guide

Gates Open
90 min early for group stage, 2 hours for Final
Bag Policy
Strict clear bag policy
Clear bag max: 12" x 6" x 12" max (plastic, clear) · Clutch: 4.5" x 6.5" max (any material, non-transparent allowed)
Alcohol
Sold at venue
End of 3rd quarter / 75 min mark in football matches
Payment
Cashless venue — card/mobile only
Reverse ATM: MetLife West Hall (cash to card conversion)
Accessibility
Wheelchair seating · Hearing loops · Sensory room
Via American Dream premium lots only
Security Wait
Substantially longer than regular NFL games (enhanced FIFA screening). Budget 30-45 min.

Prohibited Items

  • ✕Large bags
  • ✕Selfie sticks
  • ✕Outside food
  • ✕Noisemakers
  • ✕Umbrellas
  • ✕Flags on poles over 3ft
  • ✕Professional cameras with detachable lenses
  • ✕Drones

Bag check available: Yes · $5 per bag (FIFA events)

Bars & Restaurants

Hours and ratings may change. Verify before your visit.

Redd's Restaurant

Sports Bar
$$
8 min walk4.3
Pre-matchGroup-friendly

“Known for wings. Arrive 2+ hours before kickoff for a table.”

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Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

Restaurant
$$$
15 min walk4.2
Group-friendlyUnique

“Pre-match show if kids are in the group. Book dinner slot.”

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The Granary

Sports Bar
$$
12 min walk4.4
Pre-matchPost-match

“Popular with Giants fans. Huge beer selection, craft options.”

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Park & Orchard

Restaurant
$$$
18 min walk4.5
FamilyUpscale

“Best non-stadium food in East Rutherford. Reservations required.”

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American Dream Mall food court

Food Court
$$
20 min walk4.0
FamilyVarietyPre-match

“If parking at American Dream anyway, eat here before walking to stadium.”

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Where to Stay

Prices are estimates and vary by match day. Match-day surge is common. No hardcoded prices — check Booking.com for current availability.

Budget

Under $200/night (non-match days)

La Quinta Inn Secaucus Meadowlands

4.5 km from stadium

$95-140/night (non-match days) / $200-280 (match days)

🚌 Easy access to Secaucus Junction for match-day trains

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Hampton Inn Carlstadt-Meadowlands

3.2 km from stadium

$110-150/night

🚌 Free shuttle to stadium available on event days

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Mid-range

$150–$300/night

Sheraton Meadowlands Hotel & Conference Center

1.2 km from stadium

$180-250/night

🚌 Walking distance (15 min) or shuttle service

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Courtyard by Marriott Lyndhurst Meadowlands

3.8 km from stadium

$170-230/night

🚌 Shuttle service to stadium on match days

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SpringHill Suites East Rutherford Meadowlands

2.5 km from stadium

$190-260/night

🚌 Walking to Meadowlands Rail Line station

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Luxury

$350+/night

The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad

25 km from stadium

$450-750/night

🚌 Manhattan location; take NJ Transit from Penn Station (35 min)

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InterContinental New York Times Square

20 km from stadium

$380-620/night

🚌 Walk to Port Authority for express bus to stadium

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