MetLife Stadium temporarily changes its name for World Cup – NBC New York

We’re seeing large changes at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey — all in preparation for the World Cup.

The well-known stadium is altering its name to New York New Jersey Stadium – forward of the 2026 FIFA World Cup — which might be performed out in stadiums throughout Mexico, Canada and the United States.

On Monday, Chopper 4 flew over the stadium and noticed the brand new indicators developing.

FIFA requires collaborating stadiums to take away pre-existing branding through the World Cup because it doesn’t permit venues with corporate-sponsored names or logos.

As a consequence, stadiums use generic metropolis or regional names when internet hosting world cup video games.

The New York New Jersey Stadium will maintain a number of World Cup matches and the July 19 closing.

Be certain to catch each match and thrilling second reside in Spanish on Telemundo and Peacock beginning June 11!