Toolkit for Municipalities & Community Groups
Municipalities and community groups can encourage residents and commuters to stay off the roads, particularly on match days and in “hotspots” where matches are being played. We recommend that residents consider the following:
- Skip non-essential travel on match days
- Plan alternate routes for commutes
- The heaviest demand is anticipated to be between 5 hours before and 5 hours after kickoff
- If travel is essential, try to carpool
- 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. You can help reduce traffic congestion by staying off the roads, especially on match days near stadiums where matches will be played.
Skipping non-essential travel, planning alternative commute routes, 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. During this period, we encourage you to:
🔹 Skip it: Not going to the match? Skip the roads.
🔹 Shift it: Avoid match-day traffic. Shift travel to off-peak times.
🔹 Switch it: Appointments and errands during World Cup? Switch to non-match day.
🔹 Share it: Carpool to ease congestion. Share a ride.
Casual with Emoji List of Suggestions
Getting stuck in traffic is no fun. Here’s how to ensure that you don’t have to commute during FIFA World Cup 2026™ match days:
❌ Skip non-essential travel on match days
🚗 Plan alternate routes for commutes
📍 Avoid driving near stadiums on match days
👩👩👧👦 If travel is essential, try to carpool
Casual with Suggestions and Match Info
Are you prepared for the influx of visitors during the FIFA World Cup 2026™ in June and July? 🚗🚙 Plan now to avoid traffic congestion and delays during busy match days! Skipping non-essential travel, planning alternative commute routes, 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 you 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. 🚗🚙 You can play your part by skipping non-essential travel, planning alternative commute routes, and carpooling.
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 not commuting on FIFA World Cup 2026™ match days. 🏆 It’s a win-win for everyone!
Brief and Casual
We’re fans of soccer ⚽ ✅ Not traffic congestion and delays. 🚗🚙 👎 Be sure 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
Flyer and Slide
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, Websites,
Intranet Sites, and 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 residents to:
- Skip non-essential travel on match days
- Plan alternate routes for commutes
- Avoid driving near stadiums where matches are happening between 5 hours before and 5 hours after kickoff
- If travel is essential, try to carpool
- Check for travel alerts at 511nj.org
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: Not going to the match? Skip the roads.
- Shift it: Avoid match-day traffic. Shift travel to off-peak times.
- Switch it: Appointments and errands during the World Cup? Switch to non-match day.
- Share it: Carpool to ease congestion. Share a ride.
These downloadable calendar invitations can remind community members to avoid travel 5 hours before and 5 hours after kickoff on match days.
Text for Digital Signs
WorldCup Traffic 6/13. Avoid Stadium Areas.
Heavy WorldCup Traffic. Avoid Driving.
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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