World Cup 2026 travel hub:
16 host cities, 3 countries
The tournament has wrapped — the transfer corridors haven't. Stadium-to-airport, fan-zone-to-stadium, and helicopter-now / eVTOL-next transfer guides for every host city across the USA, Canada, and Mexico, kept live as each city's eVTOL launch approaches.
World Cup 2026 at a glance
First three-nation World Cup. Largest tournament ever — 48 teams, 104 matches, concluded July 19, 2026.
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 · concluded
When fans needed to arrive at a World Cup 2026 stadium
FIFA's recommended window was 90–120 minutes before kickoff. Match-day road closures around each stadium typically began 3 hours before kickoff — the practical reason fans booked helicopter transfers. The same timing logic applies to any major event at these venues, including LA 2028.
Largest US venues (120 min)
MetLife · AT&T · SoFi
87k / 80k / 70k seats. Concourse and security backed up sharply in the final hour.
Mid-size venues (90–120 min)
NRG · Lincoln · Levi's · Mercedes-Benz
60–72k seats. 90 min was fine for early-window matches; knockout rounds needed the full 120.
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, the matches it hosted, 3–5 key transfer routes that remain bookable, 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 got around the host cities
Three transfer angles every host-city page covers — proven in the high-stress match-day window, and still the playbook for major events at these venues.
Airport ↔ Stadium
Premium helicopter charters today (typically 6–14 min flight time), eVTOL air taxi launch alerts for the late-2026 launches now approaching.
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 was the FIFA World Cup 2026?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ran 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 and the largest tournament ever played.
Where was the World Cup 2026 final played?
The Final was played on July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey (capacity 87,000 — the largest US World Cup venue). The Opening Match was on June 11 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City.
Were eVTOL air taxis available during World Cup 2026?
No. Zero of the 16 host cities had commercial passenger eVTOL service during the tournament — exactly as our tracker projected. Helicopter charter was the premium air-transfer option fans actually used. First US revenue passenger eVTOL service is still targeted for late 2026, with the FAA eIPP cohort (NYC, Dallas, Houston, Miami, Tampa, Orlando) leading the launch.
Which host cities had the best airport-to-stadium connectivity?
Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is only 1 mile from BMO Field — the closest pairing of the tournament. Philadelphia (PHL → Lincoln Financial Field, 5 miles) and Los Angeles (LAX → SoFi, 4 miles) are also notably close. Boston (BOS → Gillette, 28 miles) was the longest US transfer.
Is there still a reason to sign up now the tournament is over?
Yes — the transfer corridors outlive the tournament. Sign up free on any host-city page and we'll notify you the moment eVTOL air-taxi service launches in that city (late 2026 onward for the first US markets), plus when helicopter charter capacity opens for major stadium events.
When did fans need to arrive at a World Cup 2026 stadium?
FIFA's recommended arrival window was 90–120 minutes before kickoff. Security screening at the perimeter, ticket validation, and concourse capacity all backed up sharply in the final 60 minutes — at the largest venues (MetLife, AT&T Stadium, SoFi) the full 120 minutes was needed. Match-day road closures around each stadium typically began 3 hours before kickoff, which is why premium air transfers were booked out weeks ahead.
Can I still take a helicopter to these stadiums?
Yes. The helicopter corridors that served the tournament remain bookable — premium charter operates today in every US host city, plus Toronto, Vancouver, Mexico City, Guadalajara, and Monterrey. Typical flight times are 6–14 minutes airport-to-stadium versus 35–90 minutes by car. Per-seat pricing is route-specific — open the host-city page for the corridor you need to see operator-published prices.
Did autonomous or electric air taxis fly at the World Cup 2026?
No. 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 flew passengers during the June 11 – July 19 window. Wisk's autonomous Gen 6 is still in flight test. Conventional piloted helicopter carried the tournament's premium air traffic — eVTOL is the post-tournament story, and that story is now underway.
The tournament ended. The eVTOL launches are next.
Free, no card required. We'll email you the moment eVTOL air-taxi service launches in your host city — and when helicopter charter capacity opens for major stadium events.