Stadium location
MetLife Stadium sits in the Meadowlands area of East Rutherford, New Jersey. It is close to Secaucus, Newark, Jersey City, Manhattan, and major highways serving northern New Jersey.
Official stadium resources
Stadium
MetLife Stadium World Cup page
Official stadium event page for New York New Jersey Stadium World Cup matches.
- MetLife Stadium lists the NYNJ World Cup match dates and links to match-specific guidance.
- Use this page for stadium-specific updates as match day approaches.
- The stadium is at One MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073.
Policies
MetLife guest policies
Official stadium policies for bags, prohibited items, conduct, alcohol, and event-day rules.
- World Cup policies may vary from regular MetLife Stadium rules.
- Check bag, prohibited-item, food, drink, medication, and entry policies before packing.
- International visitors buying alcohol should expect passport-based ID checks.
Accessibility
MetLife accessibility
Official accessibility information for seating, services, parking, entry, restrooms, and guest support.
- Verify accessible seating, companion seating, and entry instructions through official channels.
- Confirm parking, drop-off, elevator, restroom, and guest-service locations before arrival.
- Build a backup plan for long walks, crowds, weather, and post-match pickup.
Food
MetLife dining options
Official food and beverage locations inside the stadium, useful for planning around dietary needs.
- Use the stadium dining list to plan meals around your section.
- Families and visitors with dietary needs should identify options before kickoff.
- Check food and bag policies before bringing anything from outside.
Interactive stadium map
New York New Jersey Stadium
For the tournament, MetLife Stadium may be referred to as New York New Jersey Stadium. That tournament name does not change the physical location: the stadium is in New Jersey.
What to know before going
Check official stadium rules for bags, prohibited items, mobile tickets, security, entry gates, accessibility, and food policies. Transportation and security details may vary by match.
Nearby areas
East Rutherford is near Secaucus, Lyndhurst, Rutherford, Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and Manhattan. Your best base depends on whether you value stadium proximity, train access, airport access, or city sightseeing.
Match-day planning
Leave extra time, choose a primary and backup transportation plan, keep your phone charged, and check official travel updates before leaving your hotel.
Official-source reminder
Details may change before match day. Always verify with official sources before making travel plans.