For fans traveling to the USA from the UK for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, AT&T Stadium in Texas, Gillette Stadium in New England, and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey will be temporary āhome grounds.' The group stage story of Englandās team will unfold in these locations in North America. It is important for you, the fans, to understand how things work around these stadiums to make their matchdays fun and smooth.
It is important to know that even in a single host country, you will be moving through regions that are very different from one another. You will be dealing with the scale and heat of Texas and the sports corridors of Boston and New York.
Guide for fans from England
| Stadium | City / Area | Approx. Capacity | Type / Roof | Likely UK Base City | Key Transport Options from City Centre | Matchday Atmosphere Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T Stadium | Arlington (between Dallas & Fort Worth, Texas) | 80ā90,000 | Fully air-conditioned indoors, with a retractable roof | Dallas or Fort Worth | Limited public transport around the stadium. Pick hotel shuttles, rideshare or taxis and fan coaches | Huge NFL-style arena, giant screens, Texas Live! fan zone |
| Gillette Stadium | Foxborough (between Boston & Providence, New England) | 65,000 | Open-air | Boston | Special event trains from Boston, coaches, driving/parking | Patriot Place fan village, strong diaspora presence |
| MetLife Stadium | East Rutherford (New Jersey, near New York City) | 82,000 | Open-air | New York City or Jersey City | Event trains via Secaucus, express buses, driving/parking | Tournament showpiece, mixed international crowd |
Why these US stadiums matter for Englandās journey
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All three venues, AT&T Stadium, Gillette Stadium, and MetLife Stadium, are modern NFL arenas with enormous crowd capacity, screens, and concourses. They all have their own unique taste of American football experience, though. Coming from England, fans familiar with terrace streets and stadiums would be experiencing a different atmosphere. Finding out about the best hotels near these stadiums, transportation means to go there, and meeting other fans will make these venues the āhomeā tour for the Three Lions.
These three venues may be compared with three āchaptersā of Englandās USA journey: the first chapter at an air-conditioned venue in Texas, the second one in the classic East Coast setting in New England, and the last group match in the largest stadium in the world next to the famous Manhattan.
AT&T Stadium, Arlington (Dallas / Fort Worth)
AT&T Stadium is an enormous, completely indoor structure built for the National Football League, complete with a retractable roof and powerful air conditioningāgreat for the heat of Texas. The vast majority of UK supporters attending this match will be located in either Dallas or Fort Worth and will use a taxi, rideshare, hotel shuttle, or organized coach to get to the stadium. Public transport is not an option as it is not available. Due to traffic and security checks, fans should aim to arrive early for the match.
The Texas Live! complex will serve as an excellent place for fans to congregate and includes several large bars, restaurants, and large screens for viewing pre-game and halftime entertainment. The game will have a loud "show" type of experience with many food choices and a large video screen.
Gillette Stadium, Foxborough (outside Boston)
Gillette Stadium is an open-air stadium that is located within a complete sports and entertainment complex called Patriot Place. Gillette Stadium is centrally located between Boston and Providence, but most New England fans will be based out of Boston and will be taking special event trains or buses or driving and parking.
The trip will take approximately one hour in either direction. Patriot Place has many bars, restaurants, and shops and establishes a fun atmosphere for England and the local supporters of the New England Patriots.
MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford (New YorkāNew Jersey)
MetLife Stadium, Hudson River (Manhattan)
MetLife Stadium (the largest of the three), open-air bowl (Meadowlands), and Hudson River (Manhattan). The stadium serves as a āshowcaseā venue and is the final venue. Fans will typically stay either in Manhattan for the āclassicā New York experience or stay in Jersey City/Hoboken for the fastest, easiest access to the stadium.
The easiest routes to travel from Manhattan to Meadowlands Stadium include either taking a train (trains stop at Secaucus Junction) or taking dedicated event buses, followed by either a taxi or driving (often at very slow speeds) with heavy traffic.
As for before the game, expect bars in New York City to be almost exclusively used as pre-game fan zones, and then everyone will leave from there and walk to the stadium together. Expect to see many mixed, international fans, and be prepared for unpredictable East Coast weather.
The Three U.S. Venues and American āBig Eventsā Culture
The three U.S. venues provide a crash course on American "Big Events" culture: AT&T Stadium (Dallas), Gillette (Boston), and MetLife (NY/NJ).
Collectively, these three stadiums offer England fans a ācrash courseā on ābig eventā culture in the United States. These stadiums (NFL) are large with high security, requiring you to travel long distances, and each of them is surrounded by its respective entertainment district; therefore, by planning for your base city and transportation and selecting some good fan-friendly bars and/or areas to meet, you can feel as if you are going to a home game even with different accents, larger TV screens, and lots of mileage from previous games.