FIFA World Cup 2026 NYC Transportation

FIFA World Cup 2026 hosts matches at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ — June and July 2026. MetLife is 4 miles from Newark Airport (EWR) via Route 3, and 4 miles from Teterboro (TEB) via Route 17. Book NYC and Tri-State match-day transportation 2+ weeks in advance.

Best Routes to MetLife

• EWR ↔ MetLife: 4 mi via Route 3, 10-15 min off-peak (closest commercial airport)
• TEB ↔ MetLife: 4 mi via Route 17, 10-15 min (private aviation)
• Manhattan ↔ MetLife: 8-10 mi via Lincoln Tunnel + Route 3, 30-50 min off-peak (60-90 min match-day)
• Hoboken / Jersey City ↔ MetLife: 4-6 mi, 15-25 min off-peak

Vehicle Choices for Match Days

For sponsor delegations and broadcast crews: Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van (10-14 passengers) at $200/hr, 4-hour minimum. Sample 6-hour match-day booking: $1,200 flat. For VIP arrivals: Cadillac Escalade ESV First Class SUV at $150/hr or per-route flat rates. Multi-vehicle bookings (5-20+ vehicles for sponsor groups) get a dedicated dispatcher.

Why Pre-Position via TEB

Teterboro Airport is the closest airport to MetLife at just 4 miles via Route 17 — ideal for sponsor private aviation arrivals. Noble pre-stages Sprinter Vans and First Class SUVs at TEB FBOs (Signature Flight Support, Jet Aviation, Atlantic Aviation, Million Air, Meridian) during the match window. See Teterboro car service.

When to Book

FIFA 2026 match-day inventory clears 4-6 weeks ahead. Sprinter Van + First Class SUV inventory: book 8+ weeks ahead for the championship rounds. Match-day surge from rideshare apps will be severe; flat-rate pre-booked black car is the only sensible option for delegations and VIPs.

Plan FIFA 2026 transport at FIFA 2026 events page or call (888) 503-4449.