The New York/New Jersey region is hosting eight World Cup matches between June 13 and July 19, 2026, including the final match on July 19. Official fan events will take place at various locations throughout New York and New Jersey. If you’re visiting for the tournament, the MTA will help you get to where you need to go.
The MTA provides subway, bus, Access-A-Ride, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road services spanning across New York City, Long Island, and parts of upstate New York and Connecticut. You can use our transportation system to connect to NJ Transit’s trains and buses to get to the matches at in New Jersey, as well as local airports, hotels, and tourist attractions.
Getting to New York New Jersey Stadium
World Cup matches will take place at New York New Jersey Stadium in New Jersey’s Meadowlands, about nine miles from Midtown Manhattan.
There will be dedicated NJ Transit rail service and a stadium shuttle to transport spectators to and from the stadium. You can take the subway, bus, or Long Island Rail Road to and from Penn Station, where shuttle service will operate.
There will also be bus service from Midtown East near Grand Central Terminal. Grand Central is served by the subway, bus, Metro-North Railroad, and LIRR.
Getting to fan events
There will be official fan events throughout the region for the duration of the World Cup. These include:
- Fan Zone Queens at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (June 17-28)
- Fan Village at Rockefeller Center (July 4-19)
- Stony Brook University (June 12)
- Kensico Dam Plaza (July 19)
- Central Park Finals Viewing Party (July 19)
More events will be announced, and information will become available closer to the start of the matches. Use the MTA app (for subway and bus) or the TrainTime app (for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North) to plan your trip.
Service on World Cup match days
On World Cup match days, there will likely be significant changes to bus and Access-A-Ride services in Midtown Manhattan to accommodate ground transportation to the stadium through the Lincoln Tunnel.
Depending on the day of week and time of matches, service between 34 Street and 59 Street from the FDR Drive to the West Side Highway may be subject to diversions, reroutes, skipped stops, or cancellations. We will update this page with more information as it becomes available.
Penn Station will be open with regular service for Long Island Rail Road and subway customers. However, riders may experience large crowds in and around Penn Station prior to kickoff. LIRR customers may consider traveling through Grand Central Madison and Atlantic Terminal instead for service. Check the TrainTime and MTA apps for real-time service information.
How to pay MTA fares
Regular subway and bus fares are $3. Tap and ride is the easiest, most flexible way to pay your fare. You don't have to sign up or download an app; simply use your contactless credit or debit card, smartphone, wearable device, or OMNY Card.
Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad fares vary based on what stations you're traveling between and when you're traveling. The TrainTime app is the easiest way to buy your tickets.
Airport transportation
The MTA offers convenient, accessible travel options via the subway, bus, and train for getting to and from the region’s airports.
Learn more about getting to JFK Airport and LaGuardia Airport.
Getting around during the World Cup tournament
If you regularly use the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, or Metro-North to get around the city, you should expect changes to service for the duration of the World Cup, particularly on match days.
It’s also very likely that your normal modes of transit will be more crowded than normal, as thousands of spectators are expected in the region for the matches. We will provide more information on travel alternatives and other service changes as it becomes available. Use the following resources for real-time service updates, trip planning, and more information:
Use the following resources for real-time service updates, trip planning, and more information:
- MTA app for subway and bus (download for iOS or Android)
- TrainTime app for LIRR and Metro-North (download for iOS or Android)
- The MTA website
- Our Planned Work lookup tool
You can also sign up for real-time email or text alerts for MTA services, including the subway, bus, Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North, and station elevators and escalators.