The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final is scheduled for July 19, 2026 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. FIFA’s tournament materials may list the building as New York New Jersey Stadium—same venue, different branding. MetLife is also slated for additional tournament dates, so this list doubles as a cheat sheet for any match week you spend in the Meadowlands.
Most visitors connect through Secaucus Junction, the Meadowlands sports complex, or a car on Routes 3, 120, or the New Jersey Turnpike. Traffic on match days can stretch short trips; treat the mileage column as planning guidance, not a promise of door-to-door time.
Quick picks table
Distances are approximate one-way driving miles from One MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ to each venue’s taproom or bar address, rounded to the nearest mile using Google Maps driving directions (checked April 2026, typical midday routing). Bridges, tunnels, and event-day closures can add a lot—re-run directions before you head out.
| Venue | Type | Neighborhood | ~Miles from MetLife | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolero Snort Brewery | Brewery taproom | Carlstadt, NJ | 3 | bolerosnort.com |
| Yard House (American Dream) | Restaurant / beer bar | East Rutherford, NJ | 2 | Yard House at American Dream |
| NJ Beer Co. | Brewery taproom | North Bergen, NJ | 8 | njbeerco.com |
| Hackensack Brewing Company | Brewery taproom | Hackensack, NJ | 9 | hackensackbrewing.com |
| Ghost Hawk Brewing Company | Brewery taproom | Clifton, NJ | 12 | ghosthawkbrewing.com |
| Departed Soles Brewing Company | Brewery taproom | Jersey City, NJ | 12 | departedsoles.com |
| 902 Brewing Company | Brewery taproom | Jersey City, NJ | 11 | 902brewing.com |
| Magnify Brewing Company | Brewery taproom | Fairfield, NJ | 17 | magnifybrewing.com |
| Blind Tiger Ale House | Craft beer bar | West Village, Manhattan, NY | 13 | blindtigeralehouse.com |
| Tørst | Craft beer bar | Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY | 16 | torstnyc.com |
| Other Half Brewing (Domino Park) | Brewery taproom | Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY | 14 | Domino Park taproom |
Why these spots
Bolero Snort sits in Carlstadt only a few minutes from the sports complex—one of the shortest brewery drives on this list and an easy pre-game or post-game stop if you have a designated driver.
Yard House at American Dream is a national chain, not a indie taproom, but it is practically next door to the stadium district and carries a huge rotating draft list if you want something familiar after an event.
NJ Beer Co. and Hackensack Brewing keep you in Bergen County with straightforward drives compared with crossing the Hudson.
Ghost Hawk, Departed Soles, and 902 cover Passaic and Hudson counties; pair them with PATH or ferry planning if you are staying in Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn and do not want to move a car twice.
Magnify is farther out in Fairfield but is a common northern New Jersey beer-tourism name—worth the mileage only if you already planned a wider loop.
On the NYC side, Blind Tiger and Tørst are long-running craft-focused bars with deep lists, while Other Half at Domino Park is the brewery experience many visitors already have on their Brooklyn checklist.
Honorable mentions
If you want official stadium logistics (parking, rail, ADA, and event-day notices), start at MetLife Stadium’s own visitor pages. For tournament schedules and tickets, rely on FIFA’s official World Cup 2026 site.
Disclaimer: Hours, tap lists, and taproom access change—confirm on each venue’s site before you visit. Drink responsibly. BevWire is not affiliated with FIFA, MetLife Stadium, or the businesses listed. Distances are estimates for planning only.
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