The 2026 World Cup uses 16 stadiums — 11 in the USA, 3 in Mexico, and 2 in Canada. The US venues are the primary focus for most fans attending matches, and they vary enormously in how easy they are to reach without a car. Some (MetLife, SoFi) are well-connected by public transit; others (AT&T Stadium in Arlington) are essentially car-dependent.
Here is the practical guide for every US venue: capacity, transit options, parking, and what to know before you go.
All 11 US World Cup 2026 Stadiums at a Glance
| Stadium / City | Capacity | Transit? | Key Match |
| MetLife Stadium, NJ (Final) | 82,500 | ✅ NJ Transit | Final July 19 |
| AT&T Stadium, Arlington TX | ~94,000 | ⚠️ Limited | Semifinal; 9 matches |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta | ~72,000 | ✅ MARTA rail | Semifinal |
| NRG Stadium, Houston | ~72,000 | ⚠️ Limited | Multiple group games |
| Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City | ~76,000 | ⚠️ Limited | Multiple group games |
| Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia | ~70,000 | ✅ Broad St Line | Multiple group games |
| SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (LA) | ~70,000 | ✅ Metro K Line | Multiple matches incl. USA opener |
| Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara | ~68,000 | ✅ Light rail | Multiple matches |
| Lumen Field, Seattle | ~69,000 | ✅ Link Light Rail | USA vs Australia (June 19) |
| Gillette Stadium, Foxborough MA | ~65,000 | ✅ Commuter rail | England vs Ghana (June 23) |
| Hard Rock Stadium, Miami | ~65,000 | ⚠️ Limited | QF; 3rd place July 18 |
MetLife Stadium — East Rutherford, NJ (FINAL VENUE)
The 2026 World Cup Final venue. Officially called New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament. Capacity: 82,500.
Getting There
- NJ Transit train from Penn Station (Midtown Manhattan) — direct to Meadowlands Sports Complex station, adjacent to the stadium. Journey: ~30-40 minutes. Best option.
- NJ Transit bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal — takes longer but available
- Car: New Jersey Turnpike/I-95, then local roads to MetLife. Pre-book parking through the official app or Giants/Jets website.
Park-and-ride options from outlying NJ Transit stations are available for major events. Arrive at least 2 hours early for the Final due to expected congestion.
AT&T Stadium — Arlington, Texas (9 Matches Including Semifinal)
The largest World Cup 2026 venue at approximately 94,000 capacity. Has retractable roof and climate control — important for Texas summer heat. Hosted England vs Croatia on June 17.
Getting There
- Car only — no direct rail to AT&T Stadium. The stadium is in Arlington between Dallas and Fort Worth, which has no direct light rail connection.
- The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) goes between Fort Worth and Dallas but does not serve Arlington. Check for any World Cup shuttle buses from TRE stations.
- Rideshare (Uber/Lyft) — designated pickup/drop-off areas at the stadium; reliable option but expect surges after matches.
- Parking: extensive on-site and nearby lots; pre-book for major matches.
Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Atlanta (Semifinal)
Home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. Retractable roof. Capacity approximately 72,000.
- MARTA (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority) — the MARTA light rail has the Vine City and Dome/GWCC/Philips Arena/CNN Center stations within walking distance. Take the Blue or Green Line. Best transit option in Atlanta.
- Car: I-20, I-75/85 near downtown Atlanta; parking in nearby decks.
SoFi Stadium — Inglewood, CA (Los Angeles)
Home of the LA Rams and LA Chargers. Capacity ~70,000. USA opened their World Cup campaign here on June 12 (4-1 vs Paraguay). Also hosts USA vs Turkey on June 25.
- Metro K Line (Crenshaw Line) — SoFi Stadium/Hollywood Park station is directly adjacent. The K Line connects to the C Line (Green Line) and the J Line (Silver Line) for access from across LA. Best transit option.
- Metro parking lots available at stations along the K Line
- Car: I-405 or I-105 to Inglewood; on-site parking available with pre-booking.
Lumen Field — Seattle
Home of the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders. Capacity ~69,000. Hosted USA vs Australia (June 19).
- Link Light Rail — SODO station is walking distance (10-15 min). Take the 1 Line from any Link station including Seattle-Tacoma Airport (Sea-Tac). Excellent transit option — one of the most walkable World Cup venues from transit.
- Car: limited parking near the stadium; rideshare recommended.
Gillette Stadium — Foxborough, MA (England vs Ghana)
Home of the New England Patriots (NFL). Capacity ~65,000. England played Ghana here on June 23.
- MBTA Commuter Rail — special event trains run from South Station in Boston to Foxborough station (adjacent to the stadium) on match days. Journey ~1 hour. Pre-purchase tickets; sells out for big events.
- Car: Route 1 and I-95; significant traffic on match days; pre-book parking.
Lincoln Financial Field — Philadelphia
Home of the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL). Capacity ~70,000.
- SEPTA Broad Street Line — AT&T Station (NRG) — wait, for Philly: Pattison station on the Broad Street Line is directly adjacent. Take the Broad Street Line south from City Hall (approx 20-30 min ride). Best transit option.
Hard Rock Stadium — Miami Gardens (QF + Third Place)
Home of the Miami Dolphins (NFL) and Inter Miami CF. Capacity ~65,000. Hosts quarterfinal and July 18 third-place playoff.
- Brightline train to Miami Airport then connect — Brightline does not serve the stadium directly; rideshare from the Aventura station is an option
- Miami-Dade Transit bus routes serve the stadium area but transit options are limited
- Car and rideshare are the most practical options; parking available on-site with pre-booking
For the complete match schedule with each venue listed by date, see our guide to World Cup 2026 key dates and full schedule — every match, date, and venue from June 11 to July 19.
Check NJ Transit’s World Cup 2026 special event schedule for MetLife Stadium match days at njtransit.com — special train services run before and after every match at MetLife.
Bottom Line
| Stadium | Best Way to Get There |
| MetLife (NJ) — Final | NJ Transit train from Penn Station (~35 min) |
| AT&T (Arlington TX) | Car or rideshare only — no direct transit |
| Mercedes-Benz (Atlanta) | MARTA Blue/Green Line (Vine City station) |
| SoFi (LA) | Metro K Line (SoFi Stadium station) |
| Lumen Field (Seattle) | Link Light Rail (SODO station, ~15 min walk) |
| Gillette (Foxborough/Boston) | MBTA Commuter Rail from South Station |
| Lincoln Financial (Philadelphia) | SEPTA Broad St Line (Pattison station) |
| Hard Rock (Miami) | Car or rideshare — limited transit options |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup Final?
Take NJ Transit train from Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan to Meadowlands Sports Complex station, directly adjacent to MetLife Stadium. Journey time approximately 30-40 minutes. NJ Transit runs special event trains before and after World Cup matches. Pre-purchase tickets at njtransit.com. If driving, pre-book parking through the official MetLife Stadium app and allow 2-3 hours from Manhattan.
Can I use public transit to get to AT&T Stadium in Arlington for World Cup 2026?
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas has very limited public transit options. The stadium sits between Dallas and Fort Worth in a suburban location not served by light rail. The Trinity Railway Express (TRE) connects Dallas and Fort Worth but does not reach Arlington. Car or rideshare (Uber/Lyft) are the most practical options. Check for any official World Cup shuttle bus services from TRE stations close to the match date.
Which World Cup 2026 stadiums are easiest to reach by public transit?
The easiest World Cup 2026 venues to reach by public transit are: Lumen Field in Seattle (Link Light Rail, SODO station), SoFi Stadium in LA (Metro K Line, direct station), Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia (SEPTA Broad Street Line, Pattison station), Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta (MARTA Blue/Green Line), MetLife Stadium in NJ (NJ Transit from Penn Station), and Gillette Stadium in Foxborough (MBTA Commuter Rail special event trains).