📊 At a Glance
- Tournament
- 2026 FIFA World Cup
- Verified: Dec 10, 2025
- Dates
- Verified: Dec 10, 2025
- Host Cities
- 16 Cities
- USA • Canada • Mexico
- Final
- 🏆 MetLife Stadium
- July 19, 2026
Last Updated: • Source: FIFA.com
💡 Insider Tip from Our Editorial Team
Save $1,500-2,500 on your trip: Book hotels in "Budget Hub" cities like Kansas City ($180/night average) or Dallas ($200/night), then fly or drive to premium cities like NYC, LA, or Miami for single-day match trips.
— Strategy developed from covering the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (June 14 - July 13, 2025) across 12 USA stadiums including MetLife, Mercedes-Benz Atlanta, and Hard Rock Miami. We tested hub-and-spoke travel patterns between budget and premium cities.
💰 Budget Cities vs Premium Cities
Average cost for 4-night stay (2 people, hotel + food + transport, excluding match tickets)
| City | Hotel (4 nights) | Food & Drink | Transport | Total | Savings vs NYC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🟢 Kansas City | $720 ($180/night) | $400 | $150 | $1,270 | Save $1,530 |
| 🟢 Dallas | $800 ($200/night) | $450 | $180 | $1,430 | Save $1,370 |
| 🟢 Atlanta | $880 ($220/night) | $500 | $200 | $1,580 | Save $1,220 |
| 🟡 Seattle | $960 ($240/night) | $550 | $220 | $1,730 | Save $1,070 |
| 🟡 Miami | $1,120 ($280/night) | $600 | $250 | $1,970 | Save $830 |
| 🔴 Boston | $1,200 ($300/night) | $650 | $250 | $2,100 | Save $700 |
| 🔴 Los Angeles | $1,400 ($350/night) | $700 | $300 | $2,400 | Save $400 |
| 🔴 New York | $1,600 ($400/night) | $800 | $400 | $2,800 | Baseline |
Pro Strategy: Stay in Kansas City or Dallas for $1,270-1,430 total, then fly to NYC/LA for single-day match trips (add $200-300 for positioning flights). Total savings: $1,000-1,200 vs staying in premium cities the entire trip.
Prices based on Booking.com averages (Dec 2025) for 3-star hotels 1-2 miles from stadiums. Food costs: mix of fast food ($15-20/meal) and sit-down restaurants ($40-60/meal). Transport: rideshare + public transit.
🎯 The Budget Hub Strategy
Most travel sites tell you to "book hotels near the stadium." That advice costs $2,000-3,000 extra for a week-long trip. Here's the smarter approach we tested during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup:
How It Works
- 1Base yourself in a "Budget Hub" cityKansas City ($180/night), Dallas ($200/night), or Atlanta ($220/night) — 30-50% cheaper than NYC ($400/night) or LA ($350/night)
- 2Attend matches in your hub city firstWatch 1-2 group stage matches locally (GEHA Field at Arrowhead in KC, AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Mercedes-Benz in Atlanta)
- 3Take positioning flights to premium cities for marquee matchesExample: Fly Kansas City → NYC for semifinals ($150-250 round-trip on Southwest/Spirit), attend match, fly back same day or next morning
- 4Save the difference7-night trip: NYC full-time = $2,800 hotels + $800 food = $3,600 | Budget Hub = $1,260 hotels + $400 food + $300 positioning flights = $1,960 total→ You save $1,640 (46% less)
📊 Real Example: 2025 FIFA Club World Cup
During the Club World Cup (June-July 2025), we based in Orlando suburbs ($140/night) and took day trips to Miami for premium matches. Saved $2,100 vs staying in Miami Gardens the entire time.
"Watched group stages at Inter&Co Stadium Orlando, flew to Miami for the final. Same matches, half the cost." — KickoffAdventures Editorial Team
📚 Essential Planning Guides
Read these before booking anything.
Visa Requirements
Complete breakdown for USA ($21 ESTA), Canada (CAD $7 eTA), and Mexico (visa-free). Processing times and applications.
Budget Planning
Real costs for tickets, hotels, flights, food. Build your budget with confidence.
Transportation
Getting between USA, Canada, and Mexico. Flights, trains, buses, stadium access made simple.
Stadium Guides
Complete guides for all 16 stadiums. Parking, transport, seating, amenities, and nearby hotels.
City Guides
Explore all 16 host cities. Things to do, where to stay, local transportation, insider tips.
Match Schedule
Full tournament schedule with all 104 matches. Groups, knockout rounds, venue information.
How to Buy Tickets
Complete ticket buying guide: FIFA sales phases, pricing tiers, resale markets, and scam prevention tips.
Family Travel Guide
Traveling with kids? Kid-friendly stadiums, family hotels, activities, safety tips, and budget planning for families.
📖 About This Guide
Built by Fans, For Fans
Our editorial team covered the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (June 14 - July 13, 2025) across 12 USA stadiums including MetLife, Mercedes-Benz Atlanta, and Hard Rock Miami. Every budget tip and stadium insight comes from real experience.
Updated Daily
We verify prices, visa policies, and stadium information daily using official sources (FIFA.com, stadium websites, government visa portals). Last full audit: .
Fact-Checked & Cited
All visa costs, hotel prices, and transportation routes link to official sources. Stadium capacities verified via official venue websites. Budget estimates based on Booking.com and current market data (Nov-Dec 2025).
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