MetLife Stadium
New York/New Jersey · 🇺🇸 United States
| FIFA Name | New York New Jersey Stadium |
| City | East Rutherford, New Jersey |
| Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Capacity | 82,500 |
| Opened | 2010 |
| Home Teams | New York Giants & New York Jets (NFL) |
| Surface | Hybrid natural grass (installed for WC — normally artificial turf) |
| Roof | Open-air (no roof) |
Tournament role
MetLife Stadium hosts 8 matches at the 2026 World Cup, including the Final on July 19. It is the crown jewel of the tournament — the venue where the 2026 World Cup champion will be crowned.
Matches at MetLife Stadium
| # | Date | Time (ET) | Match | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Jun 13 | 6:00 PM | Brazil vs Morocco | Group C |
| 17 | Jun 16 | 3:00 PM | France vs Senegal | Group I |
| 43 | Jun 22 | 8:00 PM | Norway vs Senegal | Group I |
| 56 | Jun 25 | 4:00 PM | Ecuador vs Germany | Group E |
| 67 | Jun 27 | 5:00 PM | Panama vs England | Group L |
| 78 | Jun 30 | 5:00 PM | Winner Group I vs 3rd Place (TBD) | Round of 32 |
| 91 | Jul 5 | 4:00 PM | Winner M76 vs Winner M77 | Round of 16 |
| 104 | Jul 19 | 3:00 PM | Winner M101 vs Winner M102 | Final |
About MetLife Stadium
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey has a capacity of 82,500 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The venue will host 8 matches during the tournament.
MetLife Stadium is the largest venue at the 2026 World Cup with a capacity of 82,500. Located in East Rutherford, New Jersey — approximately 10 miles west of Manhattan — it serves as the home stadium for both the New York Giants and New York Jets of the NFL. The stadium opened in 2010, replacing the original Giants Stadium which stood on the same site.
For the World Cup, MetLife's permanent artificial turf surface has been replaced with a hybrid natural grass pitch. The installation was overseen by FIFA's pitch management team in partnership with the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University. New irrigation systems, backup water tanks, and ventilation equipment were installed to maintain the playing surface throughout the tournament's five-week duration.
Location & conditions
| Location | East Rutherford, NJ — 10 miles west of Manhattan |
| Time Zone | Eastern Time (ET) |
| Altitude | Sea level |
| Average June Temperature | 22-28°C (72-82°F) |
| Average July Temperature | 25-31°C (77-88°F) |
| Conditions Note | Open-air stadium — summer humidity can be a factor. Evening matches (6+ PM) are cooler. |
Surface & facilities
| Playing Surface | Hybrid natural grass (90-95% grass, 5-10% artificial fibers) |
| Normal Surface | FieldTurf (artificial) — replaced for World Cup |
| Pitch Dimensions | 105m × 68m (FIFA standard) |
| Roof Type | Open-air (no roof or canopy) |
| Climate Control | None — open to weather |