Official time sources
Schedule
FIFA match schedule
Official match pages, teams, times, and results for FIFA World Cup 26.
- Confirm kickoff time, teams, and venue before booking around a match.
- New York New Jersey Stadium is MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
- Use local America/New_York time for flights, trains, and hotel plans.
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.
NYNJ
NYNJ host committee
Official regional information for New York New Jersey World Cup matches and fan updates.
- Regional host information for NYNJ matches, fan experiences, transport, and local updates.
- The host committee lists the July 19 final at 3:00 PM ET.
- Good source for late-breaking local event guidance.
Local time in New Jersey and New York
MetLife Stadium is in East Rutherford, New Jersey, which uses the same local time as New York City. In July, that is Eastern Daylight Time.
Timezone examples
| Location | Planning time |
|---|---|
| New York / New Jersey | 3:00 PM EDT |
| London | 8:00 PM BST |
| Jerusalem | 10:00 PM IDT |
| Los Angeles | 12:00 PM PDT |
| Chicago | 2:00 PM CDT |
| Miami | 3:00 PM EDT |
| Toronto | 3:00 PM EDT |
Verify before travel
Broadcast schedules, stadium entry windows, pre-match events, and security guidance can still affect the practical match-day timeline. Use the countdown as a planning tool, then verify official details before booking travel around exact timing.
Official-source reminder
Details may change before match day. Always verify with official sources before making travel plans.