The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off at MetLife (NYNJ Stadium) in East Rutherford on June 13 and concludes with the final on July 19. Millions of visitors are expected to generate significant traffic congestions and delays during the duration of the matches. Philadelphia is also hosting matches and Fan Festivals with live match broadcasts, music, and performances will be hosted in Harrison (at Sports Illustrated Stadium) and across the region during this period.
To help reduce congestion as much as possible and avoid getting stuck in traffic, the New Jersey Department of Transportation strongly encouraging residents to:
- Skip non-essential travel on match days
- Plan alternate routes for commutes
- Avoid driving near stadiums where matches are happening between 5 hours before and 5 hours after kickoff
- If travel is essential, try to carpool
- Check for travel alerts at 511nj.org
It will be particularly beneficial to avoid non-essential travel between 5 hours before and 5 hours after kickoff and in “hotspots” where matches are being played. Information on match locations, dates, and times can be found below:
- New Jersey Schedule (NYNJ Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073)
- Philadelphia Schedule (Philadelphia Stadium, One Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148)
Information on Fan Festivals can be found below:
REMEMBER:
- Skip it: Not going to the match? Skip the roads.
- Shift it: Avoid match-day traffic. Shift travel to off-peak times.
- Switch it: Appointments and errands during the World Cup? Switch to non-match day.
- Share it: Carpool to ease congestion. Share a ride.