New York / New Jersey
The city that never sleeps — a global capital of culture, food, and entertainment. From Times Square to Brooklyn's brownstones, NYC delivers nonstop energy and world-class experiences at every turn.
The city that never sleeps hosts the World Cup final
World Cup Travel Packages
Estimated costs for a 7-day fan trip to New York · MetLife Stadium
Stadium
Matches at this stadium
8 matches · New York- Match 6Group C🇧🇷 Brazil v 🇲🇦 MoroccoSat, Jun 13 · 10:00 PM UTC
- Match 17Group I🇫🇷 France v 🇸🇳 SenegalTue, Jun 16 · 7:00 PM UTC
- Match 43Group I🇳🇴 Norway v 🇸🇳 SenegalTue, Jun 23 · 12:00 AM UTC
- Match 56Group E🇪🇨 Ecuador v 🇩🇪 GermanyThu, Jun 25 · 8:00 PM UTC
- Match 67Group L🇵🇦 Panama v 🇬🇧 EnglandSat, Jun 27 · 9:00 PM UTC
- Match 77Round of 321I v 3C/D/F/G/HTue, Jun 30 · 9:00 PM UTC
- Match 91Round of 16W76 v W78Sun, Jul 5 · 8:00 PM UTC
- Match 104FinalW101 v W102Sun, Jul 19 · 7:00 PM UTC
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Knockout match teams resolve as group stage finishes — codes like 1A mean “Group A winner” and W74 means “winner of match 74.”
Game day at MetLife Stadium
Everything fans actually stress-Google before their trip to New York.
2 hours before kickoff
Arrive 90+ minutes before kickoff — Lincoln Tunnel and security lines slow down match days
Cashless venue — cards & tap-to-pay only
Clear plastic bags only, max 30 × 15 × 30 cm (12 × 6 × 12 in). Small clutch (no larger than a hand) also allowed.
On-site lots $40–75 cash equivalent; advance booking via NJ Sports & Exposition Authority strongly recommended
NJ Transit train from Penn Station to Secaucus Junction, then dedicated match-day shuttle to MetLife (~25 min total). PATH from Manhattan to Hoboken also works with bus connection.
Insider notes
- MetLife has no roof — bring a poncho for summer thunderstorms
- Allow 60+ min after final whistle for crowd dispersal at Secaucus
- Pre-match tailgating in Parking Lot K (designated zone)
Prohibited items (FIFA standard)
- Outside food and drinks
- Glass and metal containers
- Weapons (incl. pocket knives) and fireworks
- Professional cameras (lens >75mm) and tripods
- Drones
- Banners larger than 2 × 1 m or any with political messaging
- Selfie sticks
- Laser pointers
Fly into JFK, Newark (EWR), or LaGuardia. NJ Transit train + shuttle to MetLife Stadium from Penn Station. PATH train connects Manhattan to New Jersey.
Getting around New York
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Official Fan Zones
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Top Attractions
Hidden Gems & Cocktails
Enter through a phone booth inside Crif Dogs on St. Marks Place. Craft cocktails in a cozy, dimly lit space. Reservations open daily at 3pm.
Pubs & Breweries
Award-winning Irish pub in the Financial District. Casual taproom downstairs, craft cocktail parlor upstairs.
Brooklyn-based craft brewery famous for hazy IPAs and stouts. The Industry City taproom has stunning harbor views.
Fine Dining
Three Michelin-starred French seafood temple in Midtown. Chef Eric Ripert's tasting menu is among the finest in the world.
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Local Tips
- Stay in Manhattan and take the NJ Transit to the stadium on match days
- Get a MetroCard for unlimited subway rides — the subway runs 24/7
- Grab a dollar slice of pizza from any corner shop for a quick meal
- Explore neighborhoods beyond Times Square: Greenwich Village, Williamsburg, Harlem
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