Experience Global Soccer Fever
From the Bronx, New York
Opera House Hotel brings together international soccer excitement and authentic New York character. Located in the Bronx with excellent transit access, the hotel offers a unique home base for fans attending matches at MetLife Stadium, one of the biggest football stadiums NYC has to offer, and other events across the city.
A Different Side of NYC for Soccer Fans
- Convenient access to major subway lines connecting to Manhattan, Harlem, and New Jersey routes.
- Close proximity to Yankee Stadium, local fan gatherings, the best sports bars in NYC for football, and Bronx cultural attractions.
- More space, historic value, and a neighborhood-driven NYC experience during the region’s busiest sports season and NYC soccer events.
- A smart choice among New York hotels for football fans looking to explore a different side of the city while staying well-connected to the big soccer games near NYC.
Hotel Amenities
A Summer of Soccer Games near NYC
Match Dates
As international teams, traveling fans, and match-day celebrations fill the region, New York comes alive with soccer fever both on and off the pitch. Opera House Hotel is located approximately 15 miles from MetLife Stadium, one of the biggest NYC soccer stadiums, and allows easy access to this year's biggest New York soccer events around the area.
Group Stage Fixtures
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 – Match 7 (Group C)
- Tuesday, June 16, 2026 – Match 17 (Group I)
- Monday, June 22, 2026 – Match 41 (Group I)
- Thursday, June 25, 2026 – Match 56 (Group E)
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 – Match 67 (Group L)
Round of 32 Fixtures
- Tuesday, June 30, 2026 – Match 77 Group I Winners v Group C/D/F/G/H Third Place
Round of 16 Fixtures
- Sunday, July 5, 2026 – Match 91 Winner Match 76 v Winner Match 78
Final
- Sunday, July 19, 2026 – Match 104 Final - Winner Match 101 v Winner Match 102
Book exclusive World Cup rates with added perks designed for fans attending matches and citywide events.
This year's biggest international soccer matches near the New York area are held at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The venue regularly hosts large-scale sporting events and is easily accessible from New York City via public transportation.
Opera House Hotel is located approximately 15 miles from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, making it a practical base for fans looking up where to stay in NYC to attend the global tournament matches in the New York & New Jersey region. With direct subway access into Manhattan and onward NJ Transit connections during peak soccer season, guests can reach MetLife Stadium efficiently while staying in a less crowded part of the city.
As an added bonus, Opera House Hotel is located just minutes from Yankee Stadium, making it an ideal choice among New York hotels for football fans looking to combine global football matches with iconic baseball history, local events, and Bronx nightlife.
NYC Soccer Story




