Can you bring a pet to MetLife Stadium (New York / New Jersey)
No, you cannot bring a pet to a 2026 World Cup match. The rule applies at MetLife Stadium in New York / New Jersey. Pets are not permitted. Service animals are allowed with documentation.
MetLife Stadium (capacity 82,500) follows FIFA's tournament-wide item policy. US federal regulations may add further restrictions specific to New York / New Jersey.
Why the rule
Pets are not permitted. Service animals are allowed with documentation. New York / New Jersey's stadium operators have implemented the FIFA baseline plus standard USA regulations on prohibited items. Local context: will host the 2026 World Cup Final.
At the gate
- Bring only what fits the FIFA item list to avoid delay.
- Security takes 20–40 minutes during peak windows.
- NJ Transit runs direct trains from Penn Station to Meadowlands.
- The nearest paid storage to MetLife Stadium is signed at the security perimeter.
Alternative
If a pet is restricted at MetLife Stadium, the practical alternative is pet-sitting services in host cities.
Bottom line
No, you cannot bring a pet to a 2026 World Cup match. The rule is uniform across the 2026 tournament unless a venue-specific override is announced via the FIFA app. MetLife Stadium has not currently announced an override for this item.