New York / New Jersey
MetLife Stadium
βοΈ How to Get There
Newark Liberty
Closest to MetLife Stadium (~10 miles). NJ Transit to Secaucus Junction, then shuttle.
JFK International
International hub. AirTrain + NJ Transit to stadium area.
LaGuardia
Domestic flights. Farthest from stadium but closest to Manhattan.
π° Average Flight Prices
Round-trip economy fares from major US cities. Book early β prices will rise closer to the tournament.
π¨ Where to Stay
Best neighborhoods near MetLife Stadium:
- 1.Times Square/Midtown (tourist central)
- 2.Jersey City (close to stadium, cheaper)
- 3.Hoboken (walkable, great food)
- 4.Lower Manhattan (downtown vibe)
π Getting Around
NJ Transit trains from NY Penn Station to MetLife Stadium. Express bus service on match days. Avoid driving β parking is a nightmare.
π³ Best Credit Cards
Amex Platinum
Centurion Lounge at JFK/EWR, Uber credits for NYC transport
Chase Sapphire Reserve
3x dining in NYC, Priority Pass lounges, trip delay insurance
π½οΈ Food & Drink
- β’Halftime spots on the Meadowlands concourse
- β’Hoboken bar scene (15 min from stadium)
- β’NYC's endless restaurant options
- β’Tailgating in MetLife parking lots
π Fan Zone
Expected fan zones in Times Square, Hudson Yards, and Liberty State Park with big screens and live entertainment.
β½ Book Your New York / New Jersey World Cup Trip
Search flights now β prices will only go up as the tournament approaches.