You have the tickets. You have the group. Now you need to get everyone to MetLife Stadium for the World Cup — and back home to Long Island afterward — without it turning into a logistics nightmare.
Here is exactly how WE Transport makes that happen.
The Challenge: No Parking and Massive Crowds
MetLife Stadium normally has some of the largest parking lots in professional sports. For the World Cup, every one of those lots will be closed to general traffic for all eight matches. No parking, no tailgating — at all. The only option is a limited number of premium spots at the American Dream mall for $225 per vehicle, and those require a FIFA match ticket just to qualify.
NJ Transit is running expanded service with a new bus terminal and special trains through Secaucus Junction. But for a group of 20, 30, or 50 people coming from Long Island, asking everyone to independently navigate the LIRR, Penn Station, and NJ Transit on match day is asking for missed connections, fragmented arrivals, and frustrated group members before anyone has seen a single minute of soccer.
Three of the eight MetLife matches fall on weekdays — France vs. Senegal on a Tuesday at 3:00 PM, Ecuador vs. Germany on a Thursday at 4:00 PM, and the Round of 32 on a Tuesday at 5:00 PM. Those are workday departures on a transit system already carrying regular commuters alongside tens of thousands of World Cup fans.
One Bus Solves Everything
A WE Transport charter bus picks up your entire group at one location on Long Island. Everyone boards together. One professional driver handles the full route to MetLife. No one drives, parks, or navigates transit. After the match, the bus is staged and waiting — no surge pricing, no scrambling, no group members scattering across different rideshare pickups or transit platforms.
For corporate groups, the bus ride is built-in hospitality time. The energy builds on the way there, and the debrief happens naturally on the way home. For fan groups, it is where the pre-match excitement lives — jerseys, conversations, everyone locked in together before kickoff. For community organizations, it is simply the difference between a smooth outing and a chaotic one.
Our fleet is diverse and accessible — we transport any group type or size, and our trip planners work with any budget. See our full charter options here. We also operate accessible vehicles for members of your group who need wheelchair accommodations or other support.
Matches Worth Planning Around
Brazil vs. Morocco on June 13 opens the MetLife schedule with a 6:00 PM Saturday kickoff — the most accessible date on the full schedule for groups. France vs. Senegal on June 16 brings the 2022 runners-up to East Rutherford just three days later. Ecuador vs. Germany on June 25 features one of the sport’s most storied national programs. Panama vs. England on June 27 is a Saturday fixture at 5:00 PM. And the Final on July 19 is the crown jewel — the most-watched sporting event on the planet, 45 minutes from Long Island.
Pick your match, get your group together, and let us handle the transportation from there.
WE Transport Has the Fleet and the Footprint
WE Transport has been serving Long Island since 1959. Our 2,500-plus employees operate a fleet of more than 1,700 vehicles from ten depots across Long Island, New York City, Westchester, and Connecticut. We move students, families, and community groups every single day with the same commitment to safety, punctuality, and professionalism that we bring to every charter. Whether your group is in Garden City, Huntington, Smithtown, or Riverhead, we have a depot and a driver close to you. Learn more about our history and team.
For groups in Westchester or the broader NYC metro area, our Beacon Mobility sister company Royal Coach Lines provides charter services across the tri-state area — same Beacon Mobility standards, built for that region.
Don’t Let Logistics Be the Reason Your Group Misses It
The 2026 FIFA World Cup at MetLife is a once-in-a-generation event for Long Island. Brazil, France, England, and Germany are all playing less than an hour from Nassau County. The Final — the single biggest match in world soccer — is in your backyard. Charter bus availability will tighten significantly as the tournament approaches. Groups that wait will find fewer options and higher pricing on the dates that matter most.
Get a group charter quote from WE Transport today. Tell us your headcount, your match day, and where on Long Island you need pickup — we will build a plan that makes the World Cup the fun part, not the logistics. Reach us directly here.
