World Cup 2026 stadiums
The 2026 World Cup stadiums consist of 16 football stadiums in Canada, the United States and Mexico. On this page you will find everything about the football stadiums, including the matches, capacity, photos, and background information.
These are the stadiums of the 2026 World Cup:
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium
- Gillette Stadium
- AT&T Stadium
- Estadio Akron
- NRG Stadium
- Arrowhead Stadium
- Rose Bowl
- Azteca Stadium
- Hard Rock Stadium
- BBVA Bancomer Stadium
- MetLife Stadium
- Lincoln Financial Field
- Levi’s Stadium
- CenturyLink Field
- BMO Field
- BC Place
Due to FIFA's rules on stadium sponsorship, most of the venues will use alternative names during the tournament
All World Cup stadiums already exist and are fully operational. This means that United 2026 will not have to build a single new football stadium. The stadiums are existing buildings and ready for use.
After the football tournament, all football stadiums are used again by the local sports association.
All are among the most advanced sports and entertainment facilities in the world. The buildings are used daily and sporting events are organized every week. There are exclusive clubs, private suites and premium areas, excellent for FIFA leaders and guests.
Four venues (Dallas, Houston, Atlanta, and Vancouver) are indoor stadiums with retractable roof systems, all equipped with climate control, while a fifth, Los Angeles, is an open-air stadium with a translucent roof and no climate control. The host for the final match, MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, was announced by FIFA on February 4, 2024.
None of the stadiums used in the 1994 World Cup will be used in this tournament, and the Azteca is the only stadium in this tournament that was used in the 1970 and 1986 World Cups.
Number of Matches per stadium
The table below shows how many matches each stadium will host. AT&T Stadion (9) has been assigned the highest number of matches, while BBVA Bancomer Stadion and Estadio Akron (4) will host the fewest.
| Stadiums | Number of Matches |
|---|---|
| Arrowhead Stadium | 6 |
| AT&T Stadium | 9 |
| Azteca Stadium | 5 |
| BBVA Bancomer Stadium | 4 |
| BC Place | 7 |
| BMO Field | 6 |
| CenturyLink Field | 6 |
| Estadio Akron | 4 |
| Gillette Stadium | 7 |
| Hard Rock Stadium | 7 |
| Levi's Stadium | 6 |
| Lincoln Financial Field | 6 |
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | 8 |
| MetLife Stadium | 8 |
| NRG Stadium | 7 |
| Rose Bowl | 8 |
| Total | 104 |
Artificial turf in stadiums World Cup 2026
Eight of the sixteen selected stadiums have permanent artificial turf surfaces that are planned to be replaced with grass under the direction of FIFA and a research team from the University of Tennessee-Michigan State University.
The stadiums of the 2026 World Cup all meet FIFA's minimum requirements. However, a number of fields must be widened to be able to play football on them. In the US, the stadiums are used for other sports. A number of seats will have to be removed and seats with limited visibility will also be created.
Half of the stadiums have artificial turf, but United 2026 will replace all these artificial turf pitches with natural grass for the World Football Championship.
Capacity and Number of Seats per Stadium
Below you can find the seating capacity of each stadium. These numbers represent the available seats for football fans during the World Cup.
| Stadium | City | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz Stadium | Atlanta | 75,000 |
| Gillette Stadium | Boston | 70,000 |
| AT&T Stadium | Dallas | 92,967 |
| Estadio Akron | Guadalajara | 48,071 |
| NRG Stadium | Houston | 72,220 |
| Arrowhead Stadium | Kansas City | 76,640 |
| Rose Bowl | Los Angeles | 88,432 |
| Azteca Stadium | Mexico City | 87,523 |
| Hard Rock Stadium | Miami | 67,518 |
| BBVA Bancomer Stadium | Monterrey | 53,460 |
| MetLife Stadium | New York/New Jersey | 87,157 |
| Lincoln Financial Field | Philadelphia | 69,328 |
| Levi’s Stadium | San Francisco Bay Area | 70,909 |
| CenturyLink Field | Seattle | 69,000 |
| BMO Field | Toronto | 45,500 |
| BC Place | Vancouver | 54,500 |
The largest football stadium is the AT&T Stadium in Dallas, with a capacity of nearly 93,000 seats. The smallest stadium is BMO Field in Toronto with 45,500 seats. The average seating capacity per stadium is 70,500.
Atlanta (Mercedes-Benz Stadium)
Capacity: 75.000
Built: 2017
Home Club: Atlanta United FC (MLS) and Atlanta Falcons (NFL)
Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta was designed with fans in mind and offers an award-winning experience for spectators. With its unique retractable roof and a 360-degree halo video display, it is praised as the most sustainable stadium in the world. It is home to Atlanta United (MLS) and the Atlanta Falcons (NFL).
Fixtures Atlanta
| #14) Mon 15 Jun 17:00 | group H | Atlanta | ||
| Spain |  |
17:00 |  |
Cape Verde |
| #25) Thu 18 Jun 17:00 | group A | Atlanta | ||
| UEFA Play-off D |  |
17:00 |  |
South Africa |
| #38) Sun 21 Jun 17:00 | group H | Atlanta | ||
| Spain | |
17:00 |  |
Saudi Arabia |
| #50) Wed 24 Jun 23:00 | group C | Atlanta | ||
| Morocco |  |
23:00 |  |
Haiti |
| #72) Sun 28 Jun 00:30 | group K | Atlanta | ||
| FIFA Play-off 1 | |
00:30 |  |
Uzbekistan |
| #80) Wed 01 Jul 17:00 | 1/16 final | Atlanta | ||
| 1L | |
17:00 | |
3EHIJK |
| #95) Tue 07 Jul 17:00 | 1/8 final | Atlanta | ||
| W86 | |
17:00 | |
W88 |
| #102) Wed 15 Jul 20:00 | 1/2 final | Atlanta | ||
| W99 | |
20:00 | |
W100 |
Boston (Gillette Stadium)
Capacity: 70.000
Built: 2000
Home Club: New England Revolution (MLS) and New Englad Patriots (NFL)
Gillette Stadium, located in Foxborough, Massachusetts, is home to the New England Revolution (MLS) and the New England Patriots (NFL). The stadium is currently undergoing significant renovations in preparation for the 2026 World Cup, with improvements such as the largest outdoor video board in the country and extensive hospitality spaces.
Fixtures Gillette Stadium
| #5) Sun 14 Jun 02:00 | group C | Gillette Stadium | ||
| Haiti | |
02:00 |  |
Scotland |
| #18) Tue 16 Jun 23:00 | group I | Gillette Stadium | ||
| FIFA Play-off 2 | |
23:00 |  |
Norway |
| #30) Fri 19 Jun 23:00 | group C | Gillette Stadium | ||
| Scotland | |
23:00 | |
Morocco |
| #45) Tue 23 Jun 21:00 | group L | Gillette Stadium | ||
| England |  |
21:00 |  |
Ghana |
| #61) Fri 26 Jun 20:00 | group I | Gillette Stadium | ||
| Norway | |
20:00 |  |
France |
| #74) Mon 29 Jun 21:30 | 1/16 final | Gillette Stadium | ||
| 1E | |
21:30 | |
3ABCDF |
| #97) Thu 09 Jul 21:00 | 1/4 final | Gillette Stadium | ||
| W89 | |
21:00 | |
W90 |
Dallas (AT&T Stadium)
Capacity: 92.967
Built: 2009
Home Club: Dallas Cowboys (NFL)
AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, is an architectural marvel that provides a unique experience for both sports and music events. It is home to the Dallas Cowboys and has hosted numerous major events since its opening, including Super Bowl XLV and the College Football Playoff National Championship.
Fixtures AT&T Stadium
| #11) Sun 14 Jun 21:00 | group F | Dallas | ||
| Netherlands |  |
21:00 |  |
Japan |
| #22) Wed 17 Jun 21:00 | group L | Dallas | ||
| England | |
21:00 |  |
Croatia |
| #43) Mon 22 Jun 18:00 | group J | Dallas | ||
| Argentina |  |
18:00 |  |
Austria |
| #57) Fri 26 Jun 00:00 | group F | Dallas | ||
| Japan | |
00:00 | |
UEFA Play-off B |
| #70) Sun 28 Jun 03:00 | group J | Dallas | ||
| Jordan |  |
03:00 | |
Argentina |
| #78) Tue 30 Jun 18:00 | 1/16 final | Dallas | ||
| 2E | |
18:00 | |
2I |
| #88) Fri 03 Jul 19:00 | 1/16 final | Dallas | ||
| 2D | |
19:00 | |
2G |
| #93) Mon 06 Jul 20:00 | 1/8 final | Dallas | ||
| W83 | |
20:00 | |
W84 |
| #101) Tue 14 Jul 20:00 | 1/2 final | Dallas | ||
| W97 | |
20:00 | |
W98 |
Guadalajara (Estadio Akron)
Capacity: 48.071
Built: 2010
Home Club: Club Deportivo Guadalajara
Estadio Akron in Guadalajara is one of the most striking stadiums for the 2026 World Cup. The stadium, opened in 2010, is home to C.D. Guadalajara and has seen numerous successes, including victories in the Clausura 2017 and the 2018 Concacaf Champions League.
Fixtures Estadio Akron
| #2) Fri 12 Jun 03:00 | group A | Guadalajara | ||
| South Korea |  |
03:00 | |
UEFA Play-off D |
| #28) Fri 19 Jun 02:00 | group A | Guadalajara | ||
| Mexico |  |
02:00 | |
South Korea |
| #48) Wed 24 Jun 03:00 | group K | Guadalajara | ||
| Colombia |  |
03:00 | |
FIFA Play-off 1 |
| #66) Sat 27 Jun 01:00 | group H | Guadalajara | ||
| Uruguay |  |
01:00 | |
Spain |
Houston (NRG Stadium)
Capacity: 72.220
Built: 2002
Home Club: Houston Texans (NFL) and Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
NRG Stadium in Houston is known for its retractable roof and the lively 'Bull Pen' section. The stadium has a rich history of hosting major soccer matches, including the Copa America Centenario, and is home to the Houston Texans (NFL).
Fixtures NRG Stadium
| #10) Sun 14 Jun 18:00 | group E | Houston | ||
| Germany |  |
18:00 |  |
Curaçao |
| #23) Wed 17 Jun 18:00 | group K | Houston | ||
| Portugal |  |
18:00 | |
FIFA Play-off 1 |
| #35) Sat 20 Jun 18:00 | group F | Houston | ||
| Netherlands | |
18:00 | |
UEFA Play-off B |
| #47) Tue 23 Jun 18:00 | group K | Houston | ||
| Portugal | |
18:00 | |
Uzbekistan |
| #65) Sat 27 Jun 01:00 | group H | Houston | ||
| Cape Verde | |
01:00 | |
Saudi Arabia |
| #76) Mon 29 Jun 18:00 | 1/16 final | Houston | ||
| 1C | |
18:00 | |
2F |
| #90) Sat 04 Jul 18:00 | 1/8 final | Houston | ||
| W73 | |
18:00 | |
W75 |
Kansas City (Arrowhead Stadium)
Capacity: 76.640
Built: 1972
Home Club: Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)
Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City is certified by Guinness World Records as the loudest outdoor sports stadium in the world and is home to the Kansas City Chiefs (NFL). The stadium reached a record decibel level of 142.2.
Fixtures Arrowhead Stadium
| #19) Wed 17 Jun 02:00 | group J | Kansas City | ||
| Argentina | |
02:00 |  |
Algeria |
| #34) Sun 21 Jun 01:00 | group E | Kansas City | ||
| Ecuador |  |
01:00 | |
Curaçao |
| #58) Fri 26 Jun 00:00 | group F | Kansas City | ||
| Tunisia |  |
00:00 | |
Netherlands |
| #69) Sun 28 Jun 03:00 | group J | Kansas City | ||
| Algeria | |
03:00 | |
Austria |
| #87) Sat 04 Jul 02:30 | 1/16 final | Kansas City | ||
| 1K | |
02:30 | |
3DEIJL |
| #100) Sun 12 Jul 02:00 | 1/4 final | Kansas City | ||
| W95 | |
02:00 | |
W96 |
Los Angeles (Rose Bowl)
Capacity: 88.432
Built: 1922
Home Club: UCLA (NCAA) and Rose Bowl Game
The Rose Bowl in Los Angeles is a historic stadium and was the venue for the 1994 FIFA World Cup final. The stadium is known for its size and the many significant sports and music events it has hosted over the years.
Fixtures Rose Bowl
| #4) Sat 13 Jun 02:00 | group D | Los Angeles | ||
| United States |  |
02:00 |  |
Paraguay |
| #15) Tue 16 Jun 02:00 | group G | Los Angeles | ||
| Iran |  |
02:00 |  |
New Zealand |
| #26) Thu 18 Jun 20:00 | group B | Los Angeles | ||
| Switzerland |  |
20:00 | |
UEFA Play-off A |
| #39) Sun 21 Jun 20:00 | group G | Los Angeles | ||
| Belgium |  |
20:00 | |
Iran |
| #59) Fri 26 Jun 03:00 | group D | Los Angeles | ||
| UEFA Play-off C | |
03:00 | |
United States |
| #73) Sun 28 Jun 20:00 | 1/16 final | Los Angeles | ||
| 2A | |
20:00 | |
2B |
| #84) Thu 02 Jul 20:00 | 1/16 final | Los Angeles | ||
| 1H | |
20:00 | |
2J |
| #98) Fri 10 Jul 20:00 | 1/4 final | Los Angeles | ||
| W93 | |
20:00 | |
W94 |
Mexico City (Azteca Stadium)
Capacity: 87.523
Built: 1966
Home Club: Club América, Club Cruz Azul, het
Mexicaanse Nationale Team
Azteca Stadium in Mexico City is an icon in the world of football and the first stadium to host three FIFA World Cups. The stadium has hosted two legendary World Cup finals and remains a central point in global football.
Fixtures Azteca Stadium
| #1) Thu 11 Jun 20:00 | group A | Mexico City | ||
| Mexico | |
20:00 | |
South Africa |
| #24) Thu 18 Jun 03:00 | group K | Mexico City | ||
| Uzbekistan | |
03:00 | |
Colombia |
| #53) Thu 25 Jun 02:00 | group A | Mexico City | ||
| UEFA Play-off D | |
02:00 | |
Mexico |
| #79) Wed 01 Jul 02:00 | 1/16 final | Mexico City | ||
| 1A | |
02:00 | |
3CEFHI |
| #92) Mon 06 Jul 01:00 | 1/8 final | Mexico City | ||
| W79 | |
01:00 | |
W80 |
Miami (Hard Rock Stadium)
Capacity: 67.518
Built: 1987
Home Club: Miami Dolphins, University of Miami,
Orange Bowl
Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens is a versatile venue that serves as home to the Miami Dolphins and the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix. The stadium has hosted six Super Bowls and is known for its world-class entertainment.
Fixtures Hard Rock Stadium
| #13) Mon 15 Jun 23:00 | group H | Miami | ||
| Saudi Arabia | |
23:00 | |
Uruguay |
| #37) Sun 21 Jun 23:00 | group H | Miami | ||
| Uruguay | |
23:00 | |
Cape Verde |
| #49) Wed 24 Jun 23:00 | group C | Miami | ||
| Scotland | |
23:00 |  |
Brazil |
| #71) Sun 28 Jun 00:30 | group K | Miami | ||
| Colombia | |
00:30 | |
Portugal |
| #86) Fri 03 Jul 23:00 | 1/16 final | Miami | ||
| 1J | |
23:00 | |
2H |
| #99) Sat 11 Jul 22:00 | 1/4 final | Miami | ||
| W91 | |
22:00 | |
W92 |
| #103) Sat 18 Jul 22:00 | 3/4th plac | Miami | ||
| V101 | |
22:00 | |
V102 |
Monterrey (BBVA Bancomer Stadium)
Capacity: 53.460
Built: 2015
Home Club: Club de Fútbol Monterrey Rayados A.C.
BBVA Bancomer Stadium in Monterrey is a modern stadium with innovative energy solutions. The stadium is home to Monterrey and was the first in the Americas to receive a silver LEED certification.
Fixtures BBVA Bancomer Stadium
| #12) Mon 15 Jun 03:00 | group F | Monterrey | ||
| UEFA Play-off B | |
03:00 | |
Tunisia |
| #36) Sat 20 Jun 05:00 | group F | Monterrey | ||
| Tunisia | |
05:00 | |
Japan |
| #54) Thu 25 Jun 02:00 | group A | Monterrey | ||
| South Africa | |
02:00 | |
South Korea |
| #75) Tue 30 Jun 02:00 | 1/16 final | Monterrey | ||
| 1F | |
02:00 | |
2C |
New York/New Jersey (MetLife Stadium)
Capacity: 87.157
Built: 2010
Home Club: New York Giants (NFL), New York Jets (NFL)
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is a multi-purpose stadium that is home to the New York Giants and New York Jets (NFL). The stadium will host the final of the 2026 World Cup and previously hosted the final of the Copa America Centenario.
Fixtures MetLife Stadium
| #7) Sat 13 Jun 23:00 | group C | New York/New Jersey | ||
| Brazil | |
23:00 | |
Morocco |
| #17) Tue 16 Jun 20:00 | group I | New York/New Jersey | ||
| France | |
20:00 |  |
Senegal |
| #41) Tue 23 Jun 01:00 | group I | New York/New Jersey | ||
| Norway | |
01:00 | |
Senegal |
| #56) Thu 25 Jun 21:00 | group E | New York/New Jersey | ||
| Ecuador | |
21:00 | |
Germany |
| #67) Sat 27 Jun 22:00 | group L | New York/New Jersey | ||
| Panama |  |
22:00 | |
England |
| #77) Tue 30 Jun 22:00 | 1/16 final | New York/New Jersey | ||
| 1I | |
22:00 | |
3CDFGH |
| #91) Sun 05 Jul 21:00 | 1/8 final | New York/New Jersey | ||
| W76 | |
21:00 | |
W78 |
| #104) Sun 19 Jul 20:00 | final | New York/New Jersey | ||
| W101 | |
20:00 | |
W102 |
Philadelphia (Lincoln Financial Field)
Capacity: 69.328
Built: 2003
Home Club: Philadelphia Eagles (NFL)
Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia is home to the Philadelphia Eagles (NFL) and has hosted numerous national and international soccer matches, including the 2015 Gold Cup final.
Fixtures Lincoln Financial Field
| #9) Mon 15 Jun 00:00 | group E | Philadelphia | ||
| Ivory Coast |  |
00:00 | |
Ecuador |
| #29) Sat 20 Jun 02:00 | group C | Philadelphia | ||
| Brazil | |
02:00 | |
Haiti |
| #42) Mon 22 Jun 22:00 | group I | Philadelphia | ||
| France | |
22:00 | |
FIFA Play-off 2 |
| #55) Thu 25 Jun 21:00 | group E | Philadelphia | ||
| Curaçao | |
21:00 | |
Ivory Coast |
| #68) Sat 27 Jun 22:00 | group L | Philadelphia | ||
| Croatia | |
22:00 | |
Ghana |
| #89) Sat 04 Jul 22:00 | 1/8 final | Philadelphia | ||
| W74 | |
22:00 | |
W77 |
San Francisco Bay Area (Levi’s Stadium)
Capacity: 70.909
Built: 2014
Home Club: San Francisco 49ers (NFL)
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, is home to the San Francisco 49ers (NFL) and has hosted major events since its opening in 2014, such as the opening match of the Copa America Centenario and Super Bowl 50.
Fixtures Levi’s Stadium
| #8) Sat 13 Jun 20:00 | group B | San Francisco | ||
| Qatar |  |
20:00 | |
Switzerland |
| #20) Wed 17 Jun 05:00 | group J | San Francisco | ||
| Austria | |
05:00 | |
Jordan |
| #31) Fri 19 Jun 05:00 | group D | San Francisco | ||
| UEFA Play-off C | |
05:00 | |
Paraguay |
| #44) Tue 23 Jun 04:00 | group J | San Francisco | ||
| Jordan | |
04:00 | |
Algeria |
| #60) Fri 26 Jun 03:00 | group D | San Francisco | ||
| Paraguay | |
03:00 |  |
Australia |
| #81) Thu 02 Jul 01:00 | 1/16 final | San Francisco | ||
| 1D | |
01:00 | |
3BEFIJ |
Seattle (CenturyLink Field)
Capacity: 69.000
Built: 2002
Home Club: Seattle Sounders FC (MLS), Seattle Seahawks (NFL)
CenturyLink Field in Seattle is known for its unique horseshoe shape and open north end, offering stunning views of the Seattle skyline. The stadium is home to the Seattle Sounders (MLS) and the Seattle Seahawks (NFL).
Fixtures CenturyLink Field
| #16) Mon 15 Jun 20:00 | group G | Seattle | ||
| Belgium | |
20:00 |  |
Egypt |
| #32) Fri 19 Jun 20:00 | group D | Seattle | ||
| United States | |
20:00 | |
Australia |
| #52) Wed 24 Jun 20:00 | group B | Seattle | ||
| UEFA Play-off A | |
20:00 | |
Qatar |
| #63) Sat 27 Jun 04:00 | group G | Seattle | ||
| Egypt | |
04:00 | |
Iran |
| #82) Wed 01 Jul 21:00 | 1/16 final | Seattle | ||
| 1G | |
21:00 | |
3AEHIJ |
| #94) Tue 07 Jul 01:00 | 1/8 final | Seattle | ||
| W81 | |
01:00 | |
W82 |
Toronto (BMO Field)
Capacity: 45.500
Built: 2007
Home Club: Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL), Canada Soccer MNT, WNT
BMO Field in Toronto was purpose-built for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup and has since hosted numerous significant soccer matches. The stadium remains a key venue for the Canadian national team.
Fixtures BMO Field
| #3) Fri 12 Jun 20:00 | group B | Toronto | ||
| Canada |  |
20:00 | |
UEFA Play-off A |
| #21) Thu 18 Jun 00:00 | group L | Toronto | ||
| Ghana | |
00:00 | |
Panama |
| #33) Sat 20 Jun 21:00 | group E | Toronto | ||
| Germany | |
21:00 | |
Ivory Coast |
| #46) Wed 24 Jun 00:00 | group L | Toronto | ||
| Panama | |
00:00 | |
Croatia |
| #62) Fri 26 Jun 20:00 | group I | Toronto | ||
| Senegal | |
20:00 | |
FIFA Play-off 2 |
| #83) Fri 03 Jul 00:00 | 1/16 final | Toronto | ||
| 2K | |
00:00 | |
2L |
Vancouver (BC Place)
Capacity: 54.500
Built: 1983
Home Club: Vancouver Whitecaps FC, BC Lions, Canadian national team
BC Place in Vancouver is an impressive stadium located on the banks of False Creek. It is home to the Vancouver Whitecaps (MLS) and BC Lions (CFL) and has hosted multiple major soccer tournaments, including the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup final.
Fixtures BC Place
| #6) Sat 13 Jun 05:00 | group D | Vancouver | ||
| Australia | |
05:00 | |
UEFA Play-off C |
| #27) Thu 18 Jun 23:00 | group B | Vancouver | ||
| Canada | |
23:00 | |
Qatar |
| #40) Mon 22 Jun 02:00 | group G | Vancouver | ||
| New Zealand | |
02:00 | |
Egypt |
| #51) Wed 24 Jun 20:00 | group B | Vancouver | ||
| Switzerland | |
20:00 | |
Canada |
| #64) Sat 27 Jun 04:00 | group G | Vancouver | ||
| New Zealand | |
04:00 | |
Belgium |
| #85) Fri 03 Jul 04:00 | 1/16 final | Vancouver | ||
| 1B | |
04:00 | |
3EFGIJ |
| #96) Tue 07 Jul 21:00 | 1/8 final | Vancouver | ||
| W85 | |
21:00 | |
W87 |
Proposed and dropped stadiums
There are 23 stadiums for the 2026 World Cup proposed by the US, Canada and Mexico. The stadiums are spread over the 3 countries and have a combined capacity of 1.66 million seats.
Ultimately, 16 stadiums will be chosen to host the World Championship.
7 stadiums have been dropped from the 23 proposed football stadiums for the 2026 World Cup. The eliminated stadiums are:
- Baltimore (M&T Bank Stadium): 70,976
- Cincinnati (Paul Brown Stadium): 67,402
- Denver (Mile High Stadium): 77,595
- Edmonton (Commonwealth Stadium): 56,418
- Montreal (Olympic Stadium): 55,822
- Nashville (Nissan Stadium): 69,722
- Orlando (Camping World Stadium): 65,000
- Washington D.C. (FedEx Field): 70,659
2 of the 23 proposed stadiums (Cincinnati and Montreal) would require renovation in the coming years, for an investment of $335.5 million for both buildings.
The proposed number of stadiums exceeds FIFA's minimum requirements.
Baltimore (M&T Bank Stadium)
Capacity: 70.976
Built: 1998
Home Club: Baltimore Ravens (NFL)
Cincinnati (Paul Brown Stadium)
Capacity: 67.402
Built: 2000
Home Club: Cincinnati Bengals (NFL)
Denver (Mile High Stadium)
Capacity: 77.595
Built: 2001
Home Club: Denver Broncos (NFL)
Edmonton (Commonwealth Stadium)
Capacity: 56.418
Built: 1978
Home Club: Edmonton Eskimos (CFL)
Montréal (Olympic Stadium)
Capacity: 55.822
Built: 1976
Home Club: Montréal Impact (MLS), Montréal Alouettes (CFL)
Nashville (Nissan Stadium)
Capacity: 69.722
Built: 1999
Home Club: Tennessee Titans (NFL), Tennessee State University (NCAA)
Orlando (Camping World Stadium)
Capacity: 65.000
Built: 1936
Home Club: diversen (NCAA)
Washington DC (FedEx Field)
Capacity: 70.659
Built: 1997
Home Club: The Washington Commanders
Stadiums and Pitches at the 2026 World Cup: Rules and Requirements
According to Articles 19 and 20 of the 2026 World Cup regulations, FIFA enforces strict standards for the quality of stadiums, playing surfaces, and even the use of retractable roofs. The goal is to provide optimal conditions for players, officials, and fans alike.
Top-Quality Natural Grass Pitches
All matches at the FIFA World Cup 2026 will be played on natural grass. FIFA applies detailed guidelines and quality standards to maintain consistent playing conditions.
To protect pitch quality, a stadium may not host any non-football events within two months before its first World Cup match. From one month before the first game, the stadium may not be used at all unless FIFA grants written permission.
Dimensions and Maintenance
The standard pitch dimensions are 105 meters in length and 68 meters in width, unless FIFA approves an exception.
The height of the grass and the irrigation schedule are determined by the FIFA Match Director in consultation with a turf management expert. These parameters are confirmed during the official Match Coordination Meeting held before each game.
Safety and Equipment
Every stadium must comply with the Laws of the Game and other relevant FIFA regulations.
The goals must feature white posts and white nets, supported by dark-colored frames and protective padding.
Additionally, each stadium must keep spare goals, nets, and corner flags near the field to quickly address any technical issues.
Smoke-Free Stadiums
At all 2026 World Cup stadiums, smoking, vaping, or the use of tobacco products is only allowed in designated areas, if available. FIFA promotes a healthy, smoke-free experience for all spectators.
Stadium Roofs during the 2026 World Cup
According to Article 20 of the 2026 World Cup regulations, the FIFA Match Director decides before each match whether a retractable roof will be open or closed. This decision is officially announced during the Match Coordination Meeting.
If weather conditions worsen during a match, the referee may decide — in consultation with the Match Director — to close the roof. Once closed, the roof remains shut until the end of the game.
Opening or closing the roof is only permitted when no one is present on the field, ensuring the safety of players and staff.
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