MetLife Stadium is hosting eight FIFA World Cup matches this summer — the most of any venue in the entire tournament — including the Final on July 19. Brazil, France, England, Germany, Morocco, Norway, Senegal, Ecuador, and Panama are all coming to East Rutherford, New Jersey. For Long Island groups, the world’s biggest sporting event is less than an hour away on a normal day.
But there is a catch that is going to surprise a lot of people: there is no general parking at MetLife for any World Cup match. Not for one game. Not for any of the eight.
No Parking Changes Everything About How You Plan This Trip
For all eight matches, MetLife’s massive parking lots — the same ones that handle tens of thousands of vehicles on NFL game days — will be closed to general traffic. The only parking option available to the public is a limited number of premium spots at the nearby American Dream mall, priced at $225 per vehicle, and only accessible to fans who hold a FIFA match ticket. For the Final on July 19, those spots are already sold out.
NJ Transit is building a new bus terminal at the stadium and planning bus service every 30 seconds on match days, with special trains running through Secaucus Junction. But for Long Island residents, getting to Secaucus Junction is its own journey — LIRR to Penn Station, then a transfer to NJ Transit, then the Meadowlands Rail Line to the stadium. For one person traveling solo, that is manageable. For a group of 20, 30, or 50 people, coordinating three separate transit systems on a match day, timed around connections, is a logistical challenge that can overshadow the event itself.
The MetLife World Cup Schedule
- Saturday, June 13 — Brazil vs. Morocco, 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, June 16 — France vs. Senegal, 3:00 PM
- Monday, June 22 — Norway vs. Senegal, 8:00 PM
- Thursday, June 25 — Ecuador vs. Germany, 4:00 PM
- Saturday, June 27 — Panama vs. England, 5:00 PM
- Tuesday, June 30 — Round of 32 (TBD), 5:00 PM
- Sunday, July 5 — Round of 16 (TBD), 4:00 PM
- Sunday, July 19 — FINAL, 3:00 PM
Charter Bus Is the Long Island Solution
A WE Transport charter bus picks up your entire group anywhere on Long Island — Nassau County, Suffolk County, or anywhere in between — and drives directly to MetLife. No LIRR. No Penn Station transfer. No NJ Transit connection. No bridge tolls for 15 separate cars. One bus, one driver, one seamless trip to the stadium.
WE Transport has been serving Long Island communities since 1959. With over 1,700 vehicles and 2,500-plus employees operating from ten strategically located depots across Long Island, New York City, Westchester, and Connecticut, we have the infrastructure, the experience, and the local knowledge to handle World Cup-scale group transportation with confidence. Our fleet includes accessible vehicles for members of your group who require wheelchair accommodations — because every fan deserves to be at the match. Learn more about our charter services here.
Our professional drivers and logistics coordinators handle every detail — routing, timing, drop-off coordination, and post-match pickup. Your group’s job is to enjoy the World Cup. Learn more about who we are.
Who Should Be Booking Now
Fan groups and supporters’ clubs. Companies hosting corporate hospitality outings. Youth soccer organizations. Churches and civic groups. Recreation departments. Hotels looking to provide guest transportation. If you are coordinating more than 15 people to any MetLife match this summer, a charter bus is the most practical and cost-effective option — and the one that keeps your group together from start to finish.
For groups based in Westchester or the broader NYC metro, our Beacon Mobility sister company Royal Coach Lines provides charter services across the tri-state area with the same Beacon Mobility standards of safety and professionalism.
Book Early — Demand Will Peak Fast
An estimated 1.2 million visitors are expected in the New York and New Jersey region during the World Cup. Eight matches over five weeks. Zero on-site parking at every single one. Charter bus availability will tighten throughout the tournament, with the Final on July 19 being the single highest-demand day of the entire event. The groups booking now are the ones that will have the best vehicle selection, the best pricing, and the most flexibility on timing.
Request a charter quote from WE Transport today. Give us your match day, group size, and Long Island pickup location — we will handle the rest. You can also reach our team directly here.
