World Cup 2026 Stadiums — The Complete Venue Guide

FIFA World Cup 2026 is hosted across 16 stadiums in three countries. The USA hosts the majority with 11 venues, Mexico contributes 3 historic and modern stadiums, and Canada brings 2 venues in its two largest cities.

With 104 matches spread across all venues, most fans will encounter 2–3 different stadiums depending on their team's path. Key assignments: the Final at MetLife Stadium (New York/NJ), the third-place match at Hard Rock Stadium (Miami). All three host countries open their stadiums for the group stage.

Planning which stadiums you'll visit is directly tied to your team's bracket path. Use Fanpath's tournament simulator to see which cities — and therefore which stadiums — your team is most likely to play in at each stage.

Both Canadian cities are strong value options compared to US coastal cities, with accommodation generally more affordable outside match weeks. Vancouver is a particularly attractive base due to its proximity to Seattle (3-hour drive), enabling fans to attend matches in both cities during the group stage.

Estadio Azteca is one of the most iconic venues in football history — the only stadium to host two World Cup Finals (1970: Brazil vs Italy, 1986: Argentina vs West Germany). Mexico's three cities are also the most affordable World Cup host locations for accommodation, food, and local transport.

Transport to stadiums is one of the most important match day factors — and one where fan experiences will vary dramatically. Here's what you need to know for the key venues:

Best Transit Access

• MetLife Stadium (NY/NJ) — NJ Transit direct train from Penn Station, Manhattan. ~30–40 min. Trains run frequently on match days. Strongly recommended over driving.
• Estadio Azteca (Mexico City) — Mexico City Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then Tren Ligero to Estadio Azteca. Cheap, direct, and reliable. Avoid driving in Mexico City on match days.
• SoFi Stadium (LA) — Metro K Line (Crenshaw/LAX Line) to Hollywood Park station, adjacent to stadium. Recommended over driving given LA traffic and parking costs.
• Lumen Field (Seattle) — Link Light Rail direct from Downtown Seattle, University District, Capitol Hill, and Sea-Tac Airport. One of the easiest stadium transit experiences in the tournament.
• Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia) — SEPTA Broad Street Line to Pattison station. Direct and cheap from Center City.
• Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta) — MARTA Red/Gold Line to GWCC/Philips Arena station. Short walk to stadium.
• BC Place (Vancouver) — SkyTrain Canada Line to Stadium-Chinatown station. Walking distance.

Car/Shuttle Dependent Venues

• AT&T Stadium (Arlington, TX) — No direct rail transit from Dallas. Requires car, official shuttle from designated parking, or rideshare drop-off. Plan significant extra time — traffic on match days in the Dallas–Fort Worth metro is severe.
• Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara) — 40 miles from San Francisco. Caltrain from SF to Santa Clara, then stadium shuttle. Allow 90 minutes total travel time from downtown SF.
• Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA) — 30 miles from Boston. MBTA commuter rail runs special match day service from South Station. Check schedule — service is limited outside match events.
• Hard Rock Stadium (Miami Gardens) — Metrobus accessible but slow. Rideshare or car recommended. Miami traffic pre-match is challenging — arrive very early.

• Required: Valid match ticket (digital or printed) + photo ID matching the ticket name
• Bags: Small bags only — typically maximum 12"x6"x12" or smaller. Clear bags recommended. No large backpacks or suitcases.
• No outside food or sealed drinks — Water may be brought in an empty bottle and refilled inside. Check specific stadium policy.
• No umbrellas with metal tips
• No selfie sticks, tripods, or professional cameras with detachable lenses
• No fireworks, flares, or flags on poles over 1 metre
• No noise-makers that could be used as weapons

Arrival time: Arrive at least 90 minutes before kick-off for group stage matches. Allow 2+ hours for knockout rounds — security queues lengthen significantly as stakes increase.