- City
- New York / New Jersey
- Country
- USA
- Venue
- MetLife Stadium
- Matches hosted
- 8
- Region
- eastern
- Airports
- JFK, EWR, LGA
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Where to stay, eat, and drink — plus matchday logistics and budget tips
8 ideas — bars, fan zones, attractions & day trips
About New York / New Jersey
The Big Apple hosts the World Cup Final. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford is a short trip from Manhattan.
Fan Zones & Watch Parties
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Fan Zone Queens — USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
FIFA Fan Festival · New York
Fan Zone Queens — USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Rockefeller Center Fan Village
City Fan Zone · New York
Rockefeller Center Fan Village
Banter Bar
Sports Bar · New York
Banter Bar
Berry Park
Sports Bar · New York
Berry Park
Carragher's
Sports Bar · New York
Carragher's
Central Park Tavern
Sports Bar · New York
Central Park Tavern
Football Factory at Legends
Sports Bar · New York
Football Factory at Legends
Jersey Fan Hub — Sports Illustrated Stadium
City Fan Zone · Harrison
Jersey Fan Hub — Sports Illustrated Stadium
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
Beer Garden · New York
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
Sláinte Bar and Lounge
Sports Bar · New York
Sláinte Bar and Lounge
Smithfield Hall
Sports Bar · New York
Smithfield Hall
The Red Lion
Sports Bar · New York
The Red Lion
Threes Brewing
Gastropub · New York
Threes Brewing
Wayne & Sons
Sports Bar · New York
Wayne & Sons
Matches in New York / New Jersey
Match schedule for New York / New Jersey coming soon.
City Guides
All guidesFirst-timer's guide to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup Final
MetLife Stadium hosts the 2026 World Cup Final on July 19. Here's your complete first-timer's guide — getting there from Manhattan, security policies, food and drink, and surviving the post-match crush.
9 min readNew York / New Jersey World Cup 2026 Travel Guide
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford hosts the 2026 World Cup Final on July 19. This guide covers getting to MetLife from Manhattan, the best neighbourhoods for your base, NYC's legendary food scene, and essential matchday logistics.
12 min readWhere to Watch the World Cup Final: A New York/New Jersey Guide
The 2026 final is at MetLife Stadium — which is in New Jersey, not New York. That single fact should shape your entire trip. Here is how to base yourself, get to the matches, and watch the biggest game in the sport.
8 min readNew York Is the Centre of the Sporting World Right Now: Knicks Champions, World Cup in Full Flow
The New York Knicks just won the NBA championship for the first time in 53 years, and the World Cup is in full flow at MetLife Stadium. New York in June 2026 is the sporting capital of the world — here's where to experience it all.
7 min readQuick Facts
- Venue
- MetLife Stadium
- Country
- USA
- Airports
- JFK, EWR, LGA
- Where to Stay
- Midtown Manhattan, Times Square, Hoboken, Jersey City
- Fan Zones
- 15 venues