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MetLife Stadium

MetLife Stadium is one of the 16 venues hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026. It stages 8 matches during the tournament.

Capacity
82,500
City
New York / New Jersey
Matches
8

Matches at MetLife Stadium

About this venue

MetLife Stadium sits in New York / New Jersey, United States, with a tournament-configured capacity of 82,500. United States hosts 11 of the 16 World Cup 2026 venues, including the final.

Local kickoff times shown across this site for MetLife Stadium matches use the America/New_York timezone, automatically adjusted for daylight saving where it applies. International viewers can convert times via the country-specific schedule pages or the predictor tool.

Other United States venues

AT&T Stadium
Dallas · Capacity 80,000
SoFi Stadium
Los Angeles · Capacity 70,000
Levi's Stadium
San Francisco Bay Area · Capacity 68,500
Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta · Capacity 71,000
NRG Stadium
Houston · Capacity 72,000
Gillette Stadium
Boston · Capacity 65,000
Lincoln Financial Field
Philadelphia · Capacity 69,000
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami · Capacity 65,000
Lumen Field
Seattle · Capacity 69,000
Arrowhead Stadium
Kansas City · Capacity 76,000

MetLife Stadium FAQ

How many matches does MetLife Stadium host at the World Cup 2026?

MetLife Stadium hosts 8 matches during the FIFA World Cup 2026. The first kickoff at the venue is June 13.

What is the capacity of MetLife Stadium?

MetLife Stadium has a capacity of 82,500 for FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. Capacity figures reflect the tournament configuration, which may differ from the regular-season seating layout.

Where is MetLife Stadium located?

MetLife Stadium is in New York / New Jersey, United States. Local kickoff times shown on this page use America/New_York (the venue's local timezone, with daylight saving applied where relevant).

Does MetLife Stadium host any knockout matches?

Yes. MetLife Stadium hosts 3 knockout-stage fixtures. See the matches list below for stage assignments.