FIFA World Cup Final Hotels 2026 — New York New Jersey Stadium
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final will be played on Sunday, July 19, 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) in East Rutherford, New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan.
TheFinalShotels.com focuses on finals-only hotel rooms, placing your guests within realistic travel time of the stadium while keeping you connected to the best of New York City and the New Jersey waterfront.
🏟️ FIFA World Cup 2026 Final — Event Snapshot
- 📅 Date: Sunday, July 19, 2026
- 🏟️ Stadium: New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium), East Rutherford, New Jersey
- 🌆 Metro area: New York City & Northern New Jersey
- ✈️ Airports: Newark (EWR), JFK, LaGuardia (LGA)
- 👥 Approx. capacity: 80,000+ fans for the Final
- 📍 Main hotel zones: Midtown & Times Square, Hudson Yards, Downtown & Financial District, Jersey City waterfront, Hoboken, Meadowlands corridor.
- 🕒 Ideal stay: 4–6 nights around Final weekend.
- ⚠️ Note: Minimum stays and prepayment are expected on World Cup Final dates; early planning is essential.
🎉 Things to Do During World Cup Final Week
Manhattan & Midtown
- 🗽 Classic sights: Times Square, Empire State Building, Top of the Rock and Central Park walks between matches.
- 🍸 World Cup viewing parties in sports bars around Times Square, Midtown East and Hudson Yards.
- 🛍️ Shopping along Fifth Avenue, Herald Square and Westfield World Trade Center.
- 🎭 Broadway and off-Broadway shows for non-match evenings.
Jersey Waterfront & Hoboken
- 🌅 Skyline views from Jersey City & Hoboken waterfront promenades with direct views of Manhattan.
- 🍻 Neighborhood bars, fan zones and restaurants ideal for groups and incentive trips.
- 🚤 Ferry rides across the Hudson River linking hotels to Manhattan in minutes.
- 🌉 Easy access to Liberty State Park, Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island cruises.
🚆 Moving Around New York & New Jersey on Matchday
Getting to New York New Jersey Stadium
- 🚄 Rail and shuttle links from Penn Station and Secaucus Junction toward the Meadowlands on event days.
- 🚌 Enhanced bus services from Port Authority and New Jersey hubs to MetLife area park-and-ride sites.
- 🚖 Coordinated private transfers and car services for VIP and sponsor guests.
Airports & Transfers
- ✈️ EWR (Newark): Closest airport to stadium and New Jersey waterfront hotels.
- ✈️ JFK & LGA: Direct access to Manhattan with onward links to New Jersey via train, PATH and ferry.
- 🕒 Allow extra time on Final weekend for security, fan traffic and street closures.
🏨 Featured Hotel Areas for the FIFA World Cup Final
Below is a sample of hotel areas and well-known properties we monitor for World Cup Final week. Availability will change quickly as the tournament approaches; contact us for current options and group space.
Manhattan & Times Square
- Times Square / Broadway corridor full-service hotels and suites.
- Luxury brands near Central Park, Fifth Avenue and Columbus Circle.
- Properties with event space for pre-match receptions and sponsor functions.
- Hotels with easy access to Penn Station for rail to New Jersey.
Jersey City, Hoboken & Meadowlands
- Waterfront hotels facing Lower Manhattan with ferry & PATH connections.
- Hoboken boutique and lifestyle hotels close to bars, restaurants and fan zones.
- Meadowlands-area properties offering quick transfers to the stadium.
- Options suitable for corporate buyouts, supporter clubs and media crews.