The 16 World Cup 2026 stadiums
The 2026 World Cup is played across 16 stadiums in three countries — the United States, Mexico and Canada — the most venues ever used at a World Cup. This page lists all 16, with their host city, country and capacity. In the United States, the matches are shown in Spanish on Telemundo and Universo, with the biggest games free over the air, and every match streams in Spanish on Peacock. Tap any stadium to see its match schedule, capacity, nearest airport and practical tips for getting there.
16 venues, three countries
Eleven venues are in the United States, three in Mexico and two in Canada, stretching from Vancouver and Seattle in the northwest to Miami in the southeast and Mexico City in the south. The spread means very different conditions: altitude and afternoon rain in Mexico City, summer heat in Texas and Arizona-like climates, humidity in Miami and Houston, and milder weather in Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver. Several US venues normally use artificial turf and will have natural grass laid specifically for the tournament.
Historic and modern grounds
The venues range from brand-new NFL and MLS stadiums with retractable roofs and translucent canopies to historic grounds. Estadio Azteca in Mexico City becomes the first stadium ever to host matches at three different World Cups, while MetLife Stadium just outside New York City hosts the 2026 final. Each stadium page explains the ground's character, its regular tenant club, its capacity and what makes it distinctive for World Cup football.
Planning a trip to a match
FIFA enforces a clear-bag policy at every venue, and most stadiums are cashless and use mobile tickets, so it is worth arriving early and travelling light. Public transport varies a lot by city — some venues sit on a rail or metro line, others are best reached by car or rideshare — and each stadium guide notes the nearest major airport and the realistic ways to get from downtown to the gates.
Grass, climate and conditions
Conditions vary as widely as the geography. Mexico City sits at roughly 2,240 metres of altitude, where the thinner air affects players and the ball; northern cities like Monterrey, Dallas and Houston can be searingly hot in midsummer, which is why several venues with retractable roofs can close against the heat; and northern grounds in Seattle, Toronto and Vancouver tend to offer the mildest weather of the tournament. Many US stadiums normally play on artificial turf and will have natural grass installed specifically for the World Cup, since FIFA requires a grass surface. Each stadium guide flags the roof type and the local climate so you know what to expect.
Choosing which venue to visit
If you are planning to attend in person, the venue you pick shapes the whole trip. Coastal cities like Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver pair football with a holiday; central hubs like Dallas, Kansas City and Atlanta are easy to reach from much of the country; and the Mexican venues in Mexico City, Guadalajara and Monterrey offer an unmatched football atmosphere. Capacity, the number of matches each ground hosts and the ease of getting there all differ, and the very biggest occasions — including the final at MetLife Stadium — will be the hardest tickets. Browse the stadiums below to compare cities, capacities and fixtures before you commit.