⚽ New York / New Jersey - MetLife Stadium
Home of the NFL's Giants and Jets in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Host of the 2026 World Cup FINAL on July 19. Capacity of 82,500 fans — one of the tournament's largest.
⚽Match schedule
TBD vs TBD
Group Stage
TBD vs TBD
Group Stage
TBD vs TBD
Round of 16
TBD vs TBD
Final
🇲🇽How to get there from Mexico
Flight options from Mexico's biggest cities to the venue
New York is a major hub with dozens of daily flights from Mexico. CDMX has more direct options (4-5h) than Monterrey and Guadalajara (usually connecting via Houston or Dallas).
💡 Both CDMX-JFK and CDMX-EWR direct available. EWR is closer to the stadium.
💡 Usually via Houston (IAH) or CDMX. Seasonal United MTY-EWR direct flights available.
💡 Typical layovers in CDMX or Houston. Book 3+ months ahead for best prices.
The final (July 19) will MAKE flight and hotel prices SKYROCKET. If you're planning to go, book NOW. A ticket that costs $9,000 MXN today can cost $40,000 MXN two weeks before.
🛬How to get there from the airport
Compare transport options from each airport to the stadium
Newark Liberty Intl. (EWR) - closest to stadium
In New Jersey, just 25 min from MetLife. United Airlines hub. Best option if you're going to the stadium.
Uber / Lyft
Safe and comfortable. Surge pricing on match days — book ahead.
💡 Use the app with your data SIM or airport WiFi. Uber/Lyft pickup zones marked at each terminal.
AirTrain + NJ Transit
Monorail inside airport to Newark Liberty station, then NJ Transit to stadium on match days.
💡 Most affordable option. Buy combo ticket at AirTrain station.
NYC yellow taxi
Flat rate from EWR to Manhattan. Ask for a receipt.
💡 Official taxi line at exit. Don't accept gypsy cabs.
🚗Getting around the city
Options to get around, color-coded by safety level
Uber / Lyft
Most comfortable for foreigners. App payment, no cash. Driver ID'd.
💡 Download the app before your trip with your credit card. Use UberX Share in a group to save.
NYC Subway
Runs 24/7. Safe by day, careful at night on outer lines (L, 2, 5). Pickpockets in tourist zones.
💡 Pay with OMNY (tap your contactless card) — no MetroCard needed. Download Citymapper for routes.
NJ Transit to stadium
Dedicated commuter train to MetLife on match days. Every 10-15 min.
💡 From Penn Station NYC: NJ Transit to Secaucus (15 min) + transfer to Meadowlands train (15 min). Combo ticket at machines.
Walking in Manhattan
Midtown, Times Square, Central Park, West Village, Tribeca: all walkable and safe day and night. Manhattan is a pedestrian island.
💡 Wear comfy shoes — you'll walk 15-20km a day without noticing. Don't jaywalk — use crosswalks.
🗺️Zones: where to walk, what to avoid
Neighborhood-by-neighborhood advice. Green = safe, yellow = caution, red = avoid
Midtown, Upper East/West Side, SoHo, Tribeca, West Village
Manhattan's most touristy and safe areas. Walk any time, police visible. Ideal hotel bases.
💡 Times Square may look chaotic, but it's patrolled 24/7 and safe even at 3am.
Subway late night, Harlem at night, Bronx
Safe by day, take Uber at night. Some subway lines have less police after 11pm.
💡 Yankees Stadium in the Bronx is safe — the ballpark area has security.
Parts of Brownsville, East New York (Brooklyn)
Far from tourist circuit with high crime. No reason to visit as a tourist.
💱Currency exchange (USD, EUR and more)
Where to exchange your foreign money with good rates and safety
Exchange MXN to USD BEFORE traveling — Mexico has better rates. In NYC, use Chase, Bank of America or Citi ATMs with your international card. Most places accept cards, you won't need much cash.
Chase / Bank of America / Citi
ATMs citywide
🕒 24/7
Typical international fee $3-5 per withdrawal. If your Mexican card has a partnership (BBVA → Bank of America), no fee.
Travelex (aeropuertos + Times Square)
JFK, EWR, LGA, Times Square
🕒 24/7 aeropuertos
Decent rates at Times Square, BAD at airports. Emergency only.
Airport exchange kiosks
JFK, EWR, LGA
🕒 24/7
TERRIBLE rates (10-15% worse than exchange bureau). Only for $20-50 emergency.
📍What's nearby the stadium
Make the most of days between matches
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Icon / History
Ferry from Battery Park (Manhattan) or Liberty State Park (NJ). Buy tickets online 2+ weeks ahead.
🗺️ View on Google Maps →
Times Square and Broadway
Tourism / Shows
Heart of Manhattan. Spectacular at night. Broadway musicals cost $80-300.
🗺️ View on Google Maps →
Central Park
Park
843 acres in Manhattan's center. Rent a bike ($20/h) or walk. Belvedere Castle and Bethesda Fountain a must.
🗺️ View on Google Maps →
MoMA and Metropolitan Museum
Museum
MoMA: Van Gogh, Picasso, Warhol ($25). MET: art of all eras ($30, 'pay what you wish' for NY residents).
🗺️ View on Google Maps →
Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO
Icon / Photography
Walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn (25 min). In DUMBO, classic photo of the bridge framed by buildings.
🗺️ View on Google Maps →
🏨Where to stay
Best areas: Midtown Manhattan (hotels at all prices, Times Square), East Rutherford NJ (stadium-adjacent hotels, cheaper), Secaucus NJ (direct train to stadium). Book at LEAST 6 months ahead — NYC fills up fast.
Search hotels🎉Fan Zones & atmosphere
Official FIFA Fan Fest at Liberty State Park (Statue of Liberty views) and Times Square Manhattan with giant screens. Also activations at Herald Square and Barclays Center in Brooklyn.
💡Match day tips
1Tips are expected
In the US, 18-20% tip is expected at restaurants and 10-15% for taxi drivers. Not optional culturally.
224-hour subway
NYC subway runs 24/7. OMNY (tap your contactless) or MetroCard. $2.90 per ride. Safe by day, avoid some lines (L, 2, 5) late at night.
3Arrive 3h early at stadium
82,500 people entering = long FIFA security lines. NJ Transit train runs every 10 min but fills up. No large backpacks allowed.
Match day budget
$250 — $800
Includes transport, food and ticket
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