Toolkit for Business Groups & Chambers of Commerce
Business groups and chambers of commerce are encouraged to support employees in staying off the roads as much as possible, particularly on match days and in “hotspots” where matches are being played. We recommend the following strategies:
- Encourage remote work and/or temporarily expand eligibility for remote work
- Allow flexible workday start and end windows
- Stagger shifts by department
- Provide guidance on meeting scheduling (e.g. avoid large in-person meetings on match days)
- Encourage carpooling and vanpooling
- Check for travel alerts at 511nj.org
Maps
These maps show the roadways where traffic congestion is likely to occur on match days.
Click on each map to enlarge
Social Media Posts
The suggested social media captions below can be revised as appropriate for your organization.
Formal and Detailed with Suggestions
and Match Info
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ is coming in June and July – and so are millions of visitors. Local businesses can help reduce traffic congestion by encouraging employees to stay off the roads, especially on match days near stadiums where matches will be played.
Remote work options, flexible work hours, staggered shifts, mindful meeting scheduling, and carpooling can make a big difference.
You can see information on match locations, dates, and times at https://nynjfwc26.com/schedule/ (New Jersey) and https://phillyfwc26.com/matches (Philadelphia).
Formal with List of Suggestions
Millions of FIFA World Cup fans will be coming to the area in June and July, generating significant traffic and congestion. Keep your employees off the road by encouraging them to:
🔹 Skip it: Can it be done virtually? Skip the commute.
🔹 Shift it: Encourage off-peak travel. Shift to flexible hours.
🔹 Switch it: Help ease congestion. Switch to remote work.
🔹 Share it: Carpool or vanpool to work. Share a ride.
Casual with Emoji List of Suggestions
Getting stuck in traffic is no fun. Here’s how businesses can ensure that their employees don’t have to commute during FIFA World Cup 2026™ match days:
🖥️ Encourage remote work
🕛 Allow flexible work hours
👩💼 💼 Stagger shifts by department
📅 Be mindful of meeting scheduling
🚗 Encourage carpooling and vanpooling
Casual with Suggestions and Match Info
Employers: are you prepared for the influx of visitors during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in June and July? 🚗🚙 Plan now to help your employees to avoid traffic congestion and delays during busy match days! Remote work, flexible workdays, staggered shifts, mindful meeting scheduling, and carpooling can help avoid frustration and delays.
You can see information on match locations, dates, and times at https://nynjfwc26.com/schedule/ (New Jersey) and https://phillyfwc26.com/matches (Philadelphia).
Brief with Hotspot Map
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming in June and July. ⚽ These hotspots are likely to have lots of traffic before, during, and after matches, so prepare now to ensure your employees don’t have to be on the roads!
Fun with Match Info
It will be a team effort to reduce traffic congestion and delays during FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in June and July. 🚗🚙 Employers, you can play your part by encouraging employees to work remotely, carpool, adjust work hours, stagger shifts, and be mindful of meeting scheduling.
You can see information on match locations, dates, and times at https://nynjfwc26.com/schedule/ (New Jersey) and https://phillyfwc26.com/matches (Philadelphia).
Brief and Fun
You’ll score big by ensuring your employees don’t have to commute on FIFA World Cup 2026 match days. 🏆 It’s a win-win for your business, employees, and the community!
Brief and Casual
We’re fans of soccer ⚽ ✅ Not traffic congestion and delays. 🚗🚙 👎 Be sure to make a plan with your employees to avoid commuting during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, especially on match days when traffic will be heavily impacted.
Hashtags
We recommend including the hashtags that are most relevant to your location:
#WelcomeWorldNYNJ
#WeAreNYNJ
#WeArePhiladelphia
#WeAre26 #Somos26
#FIFAWorldCup
Flyers and Slides
Printable Flyer
Flyer can be posted in employee common areas, at public events, and other relevant locations.
PowerPoint Slide for TVs
The slide can be displayed on TVs inside building lobbies and headquarters.
Text for Newsletters, Intranet
Sites, and Meeting Talking Points
The suggested text below can be used in newsletters and intranet messages and as talking points during meetings.
The FIFA World Cup 2026 is coming soon – and so are millions of visitors, which is anticipated to generate significant traffic congestion and delays in June and July. Matches will take place in East Rutherford, New Jersey (NYNJ Stadium) and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Philadelphia Field) from June 11 through July 19. Also, “Fan Festivals” with live match broadcasts, music, and performances will be hosted in Harrison, NJ (at Sports Illustrated Stadium) and Philadelphia (at Lemon Hill) during this period.
To help reduce congestion as much as possible and avoid getting stuck in traffic, we are strongly encouraging employees to:
- Work remotely
- Adjust work start and end times
- Stagger shifts to avoid travel between 5 hours before and after kickoff
- Refrain from scheduling in-person meetings on match days
- Carpool or vanpool.
It will be particularly beneficial to avoid non-essential travel between 5 hours before and 5 hours after kickoff and in “hotspots” where matches are being played. Information on match locations, dates, and times can be found below:
- New Jersey Schedule (NYNJ Stadium, 1 MetLife Stadium Dr, East Rutherford, NJ 07073)
- Philadelphia Schedule (Philadelphia Stadium, One Lincoln Financial Field Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148)
Information on Fan Festivals can be found below:
REMEMBER:
- Skip it: Can it be done virtually? Skip the commute.
- Shift it: Encourage off-peak travel. Shift to flexible hours.
- Switch it: Help ease congestion. Switch to remote work.
- Share it: Carpool or vanpool to work. Share a ride.
These downloadable calendar invitations can remind employees to avoid travel 5 hours before and 5 hours after kickoff on match days.
Host Committee Accounts
You may also choose to tag, follow, and/or share posts from 511nj.org and from the FIFA World Cup host committees:
New York New Jersey (North Jersey)
NYNJ Host Committee Website: FIFA World Cup 2026™ NYNJ
Philadelphia (South Jersey)
Philadelphia Host Committee Website: FIFA World Cup 26 Philadelphia
Contact Us
For questions about the toolkit, please contact:
Jesus Alcazar
Phone: 609.963.2542
Email: Jesus.Alcazar@dot.nj.gov
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