MetLife Stadium Overview
MetLife Stadium is a state-of-the-art, open-air stadium completed in 2010 at a cost of $1.6 billion, making it one of the most expensive sports venues ever built. Home to both the New York Giants and New York Jets NFL teams, it boasts a capacity of 82,500 that can be expanded further for special events. The stadium features cutting-edge amenities including more than 200 luxury suites, 10,000 premium club seats, and massive video boards. Its location in the Meadowlands gives it easy access from all of New Jersey and New York.
Stadium Statistics
Capacity Ranking
Ranked #2 of 16 World Cup venues. Maximum capacity: 87,523 (Estadio Azteca).
World Cup History
MetLife Stadium will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final — its first-ever World Cup match. The New York/New Jersey region previously hosted matches in the 1994 World Cup at Giants Stadium.
Seating Chart & Layout
MetLife Stadium features four seating levels: Club, Field, Mezzanine, and Upper. Premium club seats offer indoor climate-controlled spaces between levels. The 80+ luxury suites are arranged on the Club and Mezzanine levels. For the World Cup, all levels offer excellent sightlines to the pitch.
360° Virtual Stadium Tour
Virtual Tour Coming Soon
360° tour will be available closer to the tournament
Record Attendance
89,242
Super Bowl XLVIII (February 2014)
Stadium Features
Stadium Location
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