FIFA World Cup 2026: NYC Transportation Guide
NYC/NJ Hosting World Cup Matches
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ will host 8 FIFA World Cup 2026 matches including the Final on July 19, 2026.
Key Dates
- • June 12-15, 2026: Group stage matches
- • July 3-7, 2026: Round of 16 / Quarterfinals
- • July 19, 2026: THE FINAL (82,500 capacity)
Transportation Challenges
- ⚠️ 300,000+ visitors expected in NYC/NJ during tournament
- ⚠️ 82,500 fans at each match = massive traffic
- ⚠️ Public transit overwhelmed - trains packed 3+ hours before kickoff
- ⚠️ Parking nightmare - MetLife lots $100+, sell out weeks early
- ⚠️ Rideshare surge pricing - expect 3-5x normal rates
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- ✓ Flat-rate pricing locked in NOW (no surge)
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- ✓ Direct MetLife drop-off/pickup
- ✓ Avoid parking and public transit chaos
- ✓ Professional chauffeur handles traffic
- ✓ Group packages (Sprinter 14 passengers)
Pricing (2026 Rates)
- Manhattan to MetLife: $140-180
- JFK to MetLife: $160-200
- Newark to MetLife: $95-120
- Sprinter (14 pass.): $250-300
Round-trip bookings save 5%
Sample Packages
International Fan Package
Airport → Hotel → MetLife → Hotel → Airport
- • JFK arrival pickup + luggage assistance
- • Hotel check-in (Manhattan/Jersey City)
- • Match day: Hotel → MetLife → Hotel
- • Departure day: Hotel → Airport
Package Price: $650-850 (Business Sedan)
Group Match Day Package
Sprinter van for 10-14 fans
- • Manhattan hotel pickups (multiple stops)
- • Direct to MetLife Stadium
- • Return after match (driver waits)
Package Price: $550-650 (split among group = $40-65/person)
VIP Final Package
July 19, 2026 - The Final
- • First-class vehicle (S-Class or Escalade)
- • Premium departure time (arrive 90 min early)
- • Champagne service
- • Post-match return (expedited exit route)
Package Price: $450-600
Booking Timeline
- 📅 NOW - March 2026: Book your transportation NOW to lock in rates and guarantee availability
- 📅 April-May 2026: Expect 50-100% price increases as demand surges
- 📅 June 2026: Most services fully booked for Final and semifinals
- 📅 Match Week: Limited to no availability, surge pricing 3-5x normal
⚠️ Book by March 2026 to guarantee your service at today's rates
Manhattan Hotels Near FIFA Fan Zones
Midtown
Times Square, Herald Square - 25 min to MetLife
Hudson Yards
Near Javits Center - 20 min to MetLife
Jersey City
Closest hotels - 15 min to MetLife
Newark Airport Area
Budget option - 20 min to MetLife
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