New York New Jersey Stadium
Officially designated by FIFA as New York New Jersey Stadium and formally known as MetLife Stadium, this venue is among the 16 stadiums selected to host matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Situated in East Rutherford, USA, the stadium has stood as a cornerstone of sport and entertainment in the region since 2010, with a capacity of 82,500 fans. As a designated host venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, it will stage 8 matches, bringing the world's biggest football tournament to most vibrant cities.
Stadium Info
Capacity82,500
Year Opened2010
Surface Type (Original)FieldTurf CORE
Surface Type (FIFA 2026)Temporary Hybrid Sod
Pitch Dimensions105m × 68m
Environmental Data
Avg Temp (June)70°C
Avg Temp (July)75°C
Rainfall (Normal)103 mm
Rainfall (ERA5)105 mm
Altitude6m (OSM: 29m)
Location
CityEast Rutherford
State / ProvinceNew Jersey
CountryUSA
Full Address1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073, USA
Map
Coordinates: 40.8137, -74.0745
Fixtures
No fixtures scheduled for this stadium.