Tomorrow at 3 p.m., France and Senegal will go head-to-head at the second FIFA World Cup 2026™ match hosted at NYNJ Stadium.
Here's what New Yorkers and visitors need to know to stay safe and plan ahead.
Weather
Temperatures will approach 80 degrees, with dry and clear conditions.
Text the keyword SUMMER26, SUMMER26ESP or SUMMER26FRE to 692-692 to receive alerts and updates on events in English, Spanish and French, respectively.
Visit nyc.gov/beready for emergency preparedness tips.
Transportation and Traffic
Tomorrow will be declared a Gridlock Alert Day in anticipation of heavy traffic.
This is the first World Cup match being played at NYNJ Stadium during a weekday - and it will coincide with rush hour. New Yorkers should plan for heavy traffic and travel delays in and around Midtown.
Walk, bike or take public transportation instead of driving when possible.
Public transportation is the easiest way to get to NYNJ Stadium.
Matchgoers should explore transit options and purchase tickets ahead of time at nynjfwc26.com/getting-to-nynj-stadium/
Shuttle and bus corridors will activate at 9 a.m. and remain in effect until 8 p.m. Access on the following corridors and lanes will be limited to NYNJ Stadium shuttle buses, MTA local buses, Official World Cup affiliate vehicles and emergency vehicles:
- 42nd Street from First Avenue to Twelfth Avenue.
- Two lanes along Sixth Avenue from 42nd Street to 59th Street.
- Two lanes along Fifth Avenue from 42nd Street to 59th Street.
- West 40th Street between 8th Avenue and 11th Avenue.
- West 41st Street between 8th Avenue and 10th Avenue.
Select streets around Penn Station will close no later than 9 a.m. to accommodate street-level queues.
33rd Street between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue and 32nd Street between 6th Avenue and 7th Avenue will reopen after 3 p.m. 33rd Street between 6th and 7th Avenue will reopen after 8 p.m.
Additionally, truck deliveries in Midtown will be restricted between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. between 30th Street and 60th Street.
Restrictions apply only to trucks. Smaller delivery vehicles such as cars, vans and cargo bikes are exempt. Emergency vehicles, service vehicles and essential delivery providers operating within the zone are also exempt.
