MetLife Stadium

Stadium History

MetLife Stadium opened in 2010 as a replacement for Giants Stadium, built to serve as the home of the NFL's New York Giants and New York Jets. It has hosted Super Bowl XLVIII in 2014, the 2016 Copa América Centenario final, and WrestleMania 29. During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the stadium will host eight matches, including a round of 16 and a quarterfinal.

⚽ Matches at this stadium

Brazil

Jun 13, 10:00 PM

Morocco

France

Jun 16, 07:00 PM

Senegal

Norway

Jun 23, 12:00 AM

Senegal

Ecuador

Jun 25, 08:00 PM

Germany

Panama

Jun 27, 09:00 PM

England

Group I Winner

Jun 30, 09:00 PM

Third Place Group C/D/F/G/H

Round of 32 4 Winner

Jul 5, 08:00 PM

Round of 32 6 Winner

Semifinal 1 Winner

Jul 19, 07:00 PM

Semifinal 2 Winner

About the City

East Rutherford is a borough in New Jersey, part of the vibrant New York metropolitan area, known for its proximity to Manhattan and major sports venues. Visitors can enjoy the nearby American Dream mall with indoor skiing and water parks, or take a short train ride to New York City for world-class dining, culture, and nightlife. Getting around is easy via NJ Transit trains, buses, and taxis, with direct service to the stadium on game days.

Fun Facts

• 1MetLife Stadium is the only NFL stadium to have hosted a Super Bowl (XLVIII) in an open-air cold-weather climate.
• 2The stadium's seating capacity of 82,500 makes it the largest in the NFL by capacity.
• 3During the 2026 World Cup, MetLife Stadium will host a quarterfinal match for the first time in its history.
• 4The stadium features a unique 'ring' of 675 LED lights that can change colors and patterns.