FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadiums: A Complete Guide to All 16 Host Venues

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played across 16 stadiums in the United States, Mexico and Canada from 11 June to 19 July 2026.

Here is every host venue, with capacities, match roles and how to get to each one.

World Cup 2026 Host Stadiums at a Glance

The table below lists all 16 FIFA World Cup 2026 host venues with their host city, current FIFA net capacity, and roof type:

Tournament capacities are FIFA’s current ticketing FAQ net stadium-capacity figures and can change because of ongoing stadium configuration, broadcast, security and hospitality overlay. Hotels near host cities are already in high demand for the tournament window.

Note: FIFA assigns each venue a tournament name that neutralises commercial sponsors, so Mercedes-Benz Stadium plays as “Atlanta Stadium,” AT&T Stadium as “Dallas Stadium,” SoFi as “Los Angeles Stadium,” and so on.

United States Stadiums

The USA hosts 11 of the 16 venues, including the Final at MetLife Stadium, both semi-finals, the third-place playoff and the bulk of the knockout rounds.

MetLife Stadium — Final Venue

The largest stadium in the NFL by seated capacity, MetLife Stadium hosts the World Cup Final on 19 July 2026, plus seven earlier matches across group stage and knockouts.

• FIFA tournament name: New York New Jersey Stadium
• Address: 1 MetLife Stadium Drive, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
• Opened: 2010 · FIFA net capacity: ~78,576 · Regular seated capacity: ~82,500
• Roof & surface: Open · Natural-grass overlay laid over the stadium’s artificial turf
• Matches: 8 (Group, R32, R16, QF, Final)

Fans fly into Newark Liberty (EWR), JFK or LaGuardia. NJ Transit’s Meadowlands Rail Line runs from Secaucus Junction directly to the stadium door, with onward transfers from all major NJT lines.

SoFi Stadium

SoFi Stadium is the first indoor-outdoor venue on the schedule — a fixed translucent ETFE canopy sits over an open-sided bowl, two miles from LAX runways.

• FIFA tournament name: Los Angeles Stadium
• Address: 1001 S. Stadium Drive, Inglewood, CA 90301
• Opened: 2020 · FIFA net capacity: ~69,650 · Regular capacity: 70,240 (expandable to ~100,000)
• Roof & surface: Fixed translucent ETFE · Hybrid natural-grass pitch installed over the NFL turf base
• Matches: 8 (Group, R32, R16, QF)

Public transit is limited: the LA Metro K Line stops at Downtown Inglewood, about 1.5 miles from SoFi, with shuttle bus and rideshare bridging the gap on match days.

AT&T Stadium

The retractable-roof colossus in Arlington carries the joint-largest match load of the tournament at nine games, including a semi-final.

• FIFA tournament name: Dallas Stadium
• Address: One AT&T Way, Arlington, TX 76011
• Opened: 2009 · FIFA net capacity: ~70,122 · Regular seated capacity: 80,000
• Roof & surface: Retractable · Natural-grass overlay grown in Colorado
• Matches: 9 (Group, R32, R16, QF, SF)

Fly into Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), around 20 miles away. Arlington has no city rail; Trinity Railway Express links Dallas and Fort Worth via CentrePort/DFW station, with shuttle buses covering the final leg.

Mercedes-Benz Stadium

Atlanta’s signature venue has a roof that opens like an eight-petal camera aperture and a downtown location with direct MARTA rail at both ends of the building.

• FIFA tournament name: Atlanta Stadium
• Address: 1 AMB Drive NW, Atlanta, GA 30313
• Opened: 2017 · Capacity: ~67,382 (FIFA)
• Roof & surface: Retractable · Natural-grass overlay (stadium normally uses synthetic turf)
• Matches: 8 (Group, R32, R16, SF)

MARTA’s Blue and Green Lines call at Vine City (west door) and the SEC District / GWCC station (east door), both reached from Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) via the Red and Gold Lines.

Lincoln Financial Field

The most central, walk-up-friendly US host venue, set inside South Philadelphia’s four-stadium sports complex.

• FIFA tournament name: Philadelphia Stadium
• Address: 1 Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148
• Opened: 2003 · FIFA net capacity: ~65,827
• Roof & surface: Open · Natural-grass overlay
• Matches: 6 (Group, R32, R16)

SEPTA’s Broad Street Line runs straight from Center City to NRG Station, a ~10-minute walk from the gates. Philadelphia International (PHL) is roughly 5 miles south.

Hard Rock Stadium

The bronze-medal stage. Hard Rock hosts the third-place playoff on top of group matches, a Round of 32 game and a quarter-final.

• FIFA tournament name: Miami Stadium
• Address: 347 Don Shula Drive, Miami Gardens, FL 33056
• Opened: 1987 · FIFA net capacity: ~64,091
• Roof & surface: Open with a canopy shading the seating bowl · Natural grass
• Matches: 7 (Group, R32, QF, Third-place)

There is no rail at the venue. Tri-Rail runs to Golden Glades; from there a Hard Rock Stadium Express shuttle handles match-day transfers from Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

NRG Stadium

The first NFL stadium ever built with a retractable roof — useful insurance against a Texas summer afternoon.

• FIFA tournament name: Houston Stadium
• Address: 1 NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054
• Opened: 2002 · Capacity: ~68,311 (FIFA)
• Roof & surface: Retractable · Natural-grass overlay
• Matches: 7 (Group, R32, R16)

METRORail’s Red Line stops at Stadium Park/Astrodome station, directly next to NRG Park, with a straight run north into downtown Houston. Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is the main international gateway.

Arrowhead Stadium

The loudest open-air bowl in American football, now a World Cup quarter-final stage.

• FIFA tournament name: Kansas City Stadium
• Address: 1 Arrowhead Drive, Kansas City, MO 64129
• Opened: 1972 · Capacity: ~67,513 (FIFA)
• Roof & surface: Open · Natural grass
• Matches: 6 (Group, R32, QF)

Kansas City has no rail to the Truman Sports Complex. Fans rely on tournament shuttle services and KCATA buses, with Kansas City International (MCI) ~22 miles north of the venue.

Levi’s Stadium

Silicon Valley’s open-air, solar-paneled venue — and the best-connected of the West Coast stadiums by light rail.

• FIFA tournament name: San Francisco Bay Area Stadium
• Address: 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, Santa Clara, CA 95054
• Opened: 2014 · FIFA net capacity: ~69,391
• Roof & surface: Open · Natural grass
• Matches: 6 (Group, R32)

VTA’s Orange and Green light-rail lines stop at Great America/Levi’s Stadium station, two minutes’ walk from the west gates. Closest airports: San José (SJC) and San Francisco (SFO).

Lumen Field

A famously loud SoDo stadium with a partial roof that traps noise — and direct light-rail to the airport.

• FIFA tournament name: Seattle Stadium
• Address: 800 Occidental Avenue S., Seattle, WA 98134
• Opened: 2002 · FIFA net capacity: ~65,123
• Roof & surface: Partial canopy (open pitch) · Natural-grass overlay
• Matches: 6 (Group, R32, R16)

Sound Transit’s 1 Line and 2 Line call at Stadium station (south end, ~1-minute walk) and International District / Chinatown (north end), with a one-seat ride from Seattle-Tacoma (SEA) in about 35 minutes.

Gillette Stadium

Boston’s host venue is well outside the city limits in Foxborough but plugs straight into the regional commuter network.

• FIFA tournament name: Boston Stadium
• Address: 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035
• Opened: 2002 · FIFA net capacity: ~63,815
• Roof & surface: Open · Natural-grass overlay
• Matches: 7 (Group, R32, QF)

MBTA Commuter Rail’s Foxboro station sits ~0.25 miles from the stadium, with event trains from Boston South Station via the Franklin/Foxboro Line and from Providence via the Providence/Stoughton Line. Boston Logan (BOS) is roughly 32 miles north.

Mexico Stadiums

Mexico’s three venues host 13 matches between them, opening the tournament at the historic Estadio Azteca.

Estadio Azteca — Opening Match Venue

The only stadium ever to host three World Cup openers — 1970, 1986 and now 11 June 2026. A two-year, multi-million-dollar refresh in 2024–2026 added hybrid turf, new lighting and modernised hospitality.

• FIFA tournament name: Estadio Azteca (commercial: Estadio Banorte)
• Address: Calzada de Tlalpan 3465, Coyoacán, 04650 Mexico City
• Opened: 1966 · Reopened after refresh: March 2026 · FIFA net capacity: ~72,766
• Roof & surface: Open · Hybrid natural turf
• Matches: 5 (Opening Match, Group, R32)

Mexico City Metro Line 2 to Tasqueña, then a one-stop hop on the Tren Ligero (Xochimilco light rail) to Estadio Azteca station, at the gates. Benito Juárez International (MEX) is ~16 km away.

Estadio Akron

Mexico’s smallest 2026 host — Chivas’ modern home in the western Guadalajara metro, hosting Group Stage matches only.

• FIFA tournament name: Estadio Guadalajara
• Address: Av. Circuito JVC 2800, El Bajío, 45014 Zapopan, Jalisco
• Opened: 2010 · Capacity: ~44,330 (FIFA)
• Roof & surface: Open (volcano-inspired green canopy) · Natural grass
• Matches: 4 (Group only)

No metro or light-rail reaches the venue. The Mi Macro Periférico BRT line has an Estadio Akron stop, and local urban bus routes A12, T01, T02 and C109 serve the area. Guadalajara International (GDL) is ~30 km away.

Estadio BBVA

A steel-clad bowl in Guadalupe with Cerro de la Silla mountain framing the open end — arguably the most cinematic skyline of any 2026 host.

• FIFA tournament name: Estadio Monterrey
• Address: Av. Pablo Livas 2011, La Pastora, 67310 Guadalupe, Nuevo León
• Opened: 2015 · Capacity: ~50,113 (FIFA)
• Roof & surface: Open · Natural grass
• Matches: 4 (Group, R32)

Metrorrey Line 1 to Exposición station, then a ~10-minute walk through the Expo Ganadera grounds and across a pedestrian bridge over Río La Silla. Nearest airport: Monterrey International (MTY), ~25 km away.

Canada Stadiums

Canada hosts 13 matches between two venues, both staging the country’s first-ever men’s World Cup games on home soil.

BMO Field

Canada’s smallest 2026 host — and the site of the country’s opening men’s World Cup match on 12 June 2026. A CAD$157.9m expansion temporarily added 17,756 seats to reach tournament capacity.

• FIFA tournament name: Toronto Stadium
• Address: 170 Princes’ Boulevard, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
• Opened: 2007 · FIFA net capacity: ~44,315 · Expanded venue capacity: 45,736 seats
• Roof & surface: Open · Natural grass
• Matches: 6 (Group + 1 knockout)

GO Transit’s Exhibition station, one stop west of Union on the Lakeshore West line, is a ~6-minute walk from the gates. The TTC 509 Harbourfront streetcar also stops at Exhibition Loop. Closest airports: Toronto Pearson (YYZ) and downtown’s Billy Bishop (YTZ).

BC Place

Downtown Vancouver’s retractable-roof landmark gets the deepest knockout run of any Canadian host — and stages two of Canada’s group matches.

• FIFA tournament name: Vancouver Stadium
• Address: 777 Pacific Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6B 4Y8
• Opened: 1983 · Last major renovation: 2011 cable-supported retractable roof · Capacity: ~48,821 (FIFA)
• Roof & surface: Retractable (largest cable-supported in the world) · Natural-grass overlay
• Matches: 7 (Group, R32, R16)

TransLink SkyTrain’s Expo and Millennium Lines stop at Stadium–Chinatown station, a 5-minute walk from Gates A/B/H. The Canada Line links downtown to Vancouver International (YVR) in about 25 minutes with one transfer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will the FIFA World Cup 2026 final be played?

The final will be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey on 19 July 2026. FIFA refers to the venue as New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament.

Which is the largest stadium at World Cup 2026?

By FIFA’s current ticketing FAQ net stadium capacity, New York New Jersey Stadium is the largest at ~78,576, followed by Mexico City Stadium at ~72,766 and Dallas Stadium at ~70,122. FIFA’s separate venue profile lists Dallas Stadium at 94,000, so exact capacity can vary by configuration.

Where is the opening match of the 2026 World Cup?

The opening match kicks off on 11 June 2026 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City — the only venue to have hosted World Cup openers in 1970, 1986 and 2026.

How many stadiums have retractable roofs?

Four: AT&T Stadium, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, NRG Stadium and BC Place. SoFi Stadium has a fixed translucent ETFE canopy that shelters seats but is not retractable.

Are all the stadiums using natural grass?

Yes. FIFA requires every match to be played on natural grass. Venues that normally use artificial turf — including MetLife, AT&T, Mercedes-Benz, NRG, Lumen, Gillette and BC Place — are installing natural-grass overlays for the tournament.

Which is the smallest stadium at World Cup 2026?

Toronto Stadium (BMO Field) has the smallest FIFA net stadium capacity at ~44,315, followed by Estadio Akron in Guadalajara at ~44,330. BMO Field’s expanded venue capacity is 45,736 seats before FIFA’s net configuration.

Sources

1. FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Cities (FIFA.com)
2. FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Schedule (FIFA.com)
3. New York New Jersey Stadium (FIFA.com)
4. Los Angeles Stadium (FIFA.com)
5. Dallas Stadium (FIFA.com)
6. Atlanta Stadium (FIFA.com)
7. Miami Stadium (FIFA.com)
8. Estadio Azteca / Mexico City Stadium (FIFA.com)
9. Toronto Stadium (FIFA.com)
10. Vancouver Stadium / BC Place (FIFA.com)
11. MetLife Stadium — Public Transportation
12. Mercedes-Benz Stadium — Parking & Transportation
13. Levi’s Stadium — Public Transportation
14. BC Place — Getting Here
15. BMO Field — Directions & Parking
16. FIFA World Cup 2026 Stadium Addresses and Capacities

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