World Cup 2026 travel hub:
16 host cities, 3 countries
Stadium-to-airport, fan-zone-to-stadium, and helicopter-now / eVTOL-future transfer guides for every host city across the USA, Canada, and Mexico — built for the ~6M international fans expected in the tournament window.
World Cup 2026 at a glance
First three-nation World Cup. Largest tournament ever — 48 teams, 104 matches.
Host cities
16
11 USA · 2 Canada · 3 Mexico
Matches
104
48-team format · expanded
International visitors
~6M
Tournament-window estimate
Tournament window
Jun 11 – Jul 19
39 days of football
When to arrive at a World Cup 2026 stadium
FIFA's recommended window is 90–120 minutes before kickoff. Match-day road closures around the stadium typically begin 3 hours before kickoff — which is the practical reason fans book helicopter or eVTOL transfers.
Largest US venues (120 min)
MetLife · AT&T · SoFi
87k / 80k / 70k seats. Concourse and security back up sharply in the final hour.
Mid-size venues (90–120 min)
NRG · Lincoln · Levi's · Mercedes-Benz
60–72k seats. 90 min is fine for early-window matches; pad to 120 min for knockout rounds.
Tightest connectivity (90 min OK)
Toronto · Vancouver · Hard Rock
YTZ → BMO Field is 1 mi (closest pairing of the tournament). Air transfers shrink the door-to-seat window dramatically.
16 host cities across 3 countries
Hover or tap a marker to see stadium and match details.
- USA — 11 host cities
- Canada — 2 host cities
- Mexico — 3 host cities
Tap a marker on mobile, or hover on desktop. Map is illustrative; coordinates are approximate. Match counts and dates compiled from FIFA published schedule.
All 16 host cities
Each city page covers the stadium, match dates, 3–5 key transfer routes, and helicopter / eVTOL pricing.
Atlanta
GAMercedes-Benz Stadium
8 matches · June 15 – July 7, 2026
Boston
MAGillette Stadium
7 matches · June 13 – July 9, 2026
Dallas
TXAT&T Stadium
9 matches · June 14 – July 14, 2026
Houston
TXNRG Stadium
7 matches · June 14 – July 4, 2026
Kansas City
MOArrowhead Stadium
6 matches · June 16 – July 11, 2026
Los Angeles
CASoFi Stadium
8 matches · June 12 – July 8, 2026
Miami
FLHard Rock Stadium
7 matches · June 15 – July 3, 2026
New York/New Jersey
NY/NJMetLife Stadium
8 matches · June 13 – July 19, 2026
Philadelphia
PALincoln Financial Field
6 matches · June 14 – July 4, 2026
San Francisco Bay Area
CALevi's Stadium
6 matches · June 13 – July 6, 2026
Seattle
WALumen Field
6 matches · June 15 – July 6, 2026
Match schedule by host city
Quick-reference per-city overview. See each city page for full transfer detail.
| Host city | Country | Matches | Window | Latest stage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | USA | 8 | June 15 – July 7, 2026 | Quarterfinal |
| Boston | USA | 7 | June 13 – July 9, 2026 | Quarterfinal |
| Dallas | USA | 9 | June 14 – July 14, 2026 | Semifinal |
| Houston | USA | 7 | June 14 – July 4, 2026 | Round of 32 |
| Kansas City | USA | 6 | June 16 – July 11, 2026 | Quarterfinal |
| Los Angeles | USA | 8 | June 12 – July 8, 2026 | Quarterfinal |
| Miami | USA | 7 | June 15 – July 3, 2026 | Third-place match |
| New York/New Jersey | USA | 8 | June 13 – July 19, 2026 | Final |
| Philadelphia | USA | 6 | June 14 – July 4, 2026 | Round of 32 |
| San Francisco Bay Area | USA | 6 | June 13 – July 6, 2026 | Round of 32 |
| Seattle | USA | 6 | June 15 – July 6, 2026 | Round of 32 |
| Toronto | Canada | 6 | June 12 – July 2, 2026 | Round of 32 |
| Vancouver | Canada | 7 | June 13 – July 7, 2026 | Round of 32 |
| Mexico City | Mexico | 5 | June 11 – June 30, 2026 | Round of 32 |
| Guadalajara | Mexico | 4 | June 11 – June 26, 2026 | Group stage |
| Monterrey | Mexico | 4 | June 14 – June 29, 2026 | Round of 32 |
How fans get around the host cities
Three transfer angles every host-city page covers — designed for the high-stress match-day window.
Airport ↔ Stadium
Premium helicopter charters today (typically 6–14 min flight time), eVTOL air taxi pre-reservation for late-2026 launches.
Fan zone ↔ Stadium
Same-day round-trip transfers from the FIFA Fan Festival site to the venue, bypassing match-day road closures.
Hotel cluster ↔ Stadium
Fixed-route transfers from the main hotel cluster to the venue, ideal for groups travelling together.
Frequently asked questions
When is the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 through July 19, 2026, with 104 matches across 16 host cities in the USA, Canada, and Mexico — the first World Cup with three host nations.
Where is the World Cup 2026 final being played?
The Final is on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (capacity 87,000 — the largest US World Cup venue). The Opening Match is on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Will eVTOL air taxis be available for World Cup 2026?
First US revenue passenger eVTOL service is targeted for late 2026, with the FAA eIPP cohort (NYC, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Tampa, Orlando) leading the launch. For most fans, helicopter charters are the realistic premium air-transfer option for the tournament window.
Which host cities have the best airport-to-stadium connectivity?
Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is only 1 mile from BMO Field — the closest pairing. Philadelphia (PHL → Lincoln Financial Field, 5 miles) and Los Angeles (LAX → SoFi, 4 miles) are also notably close. Boston (BOS → Gillette, 28 miles) is the longest US transfer.
How do I get pre-reservation pricing for World Cup transfers?
Sign up free on any of our 16 host-city pages. We'll email you when helicopter charter capacity opens and notify you the moment eVTOL air-taxi service launches in your World Cup host city.
When should I arrive at a World Cup 2026 stadium?
FIFA's recommended arrival window for World Cup 2026 matches is 90–120 minutes before kickoff. Security screening at the perimeter, ticket validation, and concourse capacity all back up sharply in the final 60 minutes. For matches at MetLife (NYC), AT&T Stadium (Dallas), and SoFi (LA), allow the full 120 minutes — these are the largest US venues, with the longest security queues. Match-day road closures around the stadium typically begin 3 hours before kickoff, which is the practical reason fans book helicopter or eVTOL transfers in the first place.
Can I take a helicopter to a World Cup 2026 match?
Yes. Premium helicopter charter is available today in every US World Cup host city, plus Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. Typical match-day flight times are 6–14 minutes airport-to-stadium versus 35–90 minutes by car. Per-seat charter pricing is route-specific — open the host-city page for the corridor you need (for example, /world-cup-2026/miami or /world-cup-2026/boston) to see the operator-published price for that exact airport→stadium leg. Book 4–6 weeks ahead — match-day inventory is the bottleneck, not aircraft availability.
Will autonomous or electric air taxis fly at the World Cup 2026?
Not at scale. The first US revenue passenger eVTOL service is targeted for late 2026 in NYC (Joby), with the FAA eIPP cohort (Dallas, Houston, Miami, Tampa, Orlando) following in late 2026 / early 2027. None of these will be at full passenger volume during the June 11 – July 19 World Cup window. Wisk's autonomous Gen 6 is still in flight test. The realistic premium air option for the tournament is conventional piloted helicopter — eVTOL is the post-tournament story.
Pre-reserve a World Cup 2026 transfer seat
Free, no card required. We'll email you when helicopter charter capacity opens for your host city — and the moment eVTOL air-taxi service launches there.