How to Watch a Copa America 2024 Match in East Rutherford, New Jersey

New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will be one of the main protagonists of the Copa America to be held in the United States between 20 June and 14 July. As was the case in 2016, when it hosted the final of the competition, in 2024 it will be one of the stadiums with the largest capacity of the event, making it an ideal place to enjoy Copa America tickets.

You can buy tickets for the Copa America in the website of Hellotickets. Prices depend on the stage of the competition, the rivals and also on the location of the seats. Generally, you will find cheaper seats in the upper part of the stadium and behind the goals, while the side sectors will be more expensive.

Of course, before buying your tickets, read all the information about the 2024 edition in this article where I tell you how to buy tickets for the matches in New Jersey.

How to get tickets for the Copa America 2024 in New Jersey?

All the tickets for the 2024 America Cup are available in Hellotickets. By accessing the platform choose your team and book the match you prefer. You will see the stadium and the date and time of each one. Very easy!

However, keep in mind that the next edition of the Copa America, which will be played between June and July, will coincide with the American summer, which is also the high season in the region. This is why I advise you to buy your tickets as far in advance as possible to avoid losing your place at the matches. Also, Argentina, the reigning champions, will be there, so the demand for tickets is likely to increase.

New Jersey will host three Copa America matches. The first two will be group stage matches between Argentina and Chile on 25 June at 9 p.m. in Group A and Uruguay and Bolivia on 27 June at 9 p.m. in Group C.

This means that the MetLife Stadium will host the reigning continental and world champions and also one of the competition's all-time winners, the Charrúa. Likewise, in the group stage, all the teams playing there will be from CONMEBOL.

On the other hand, New Jersey will also host one of the semi-finals of the tournament, which will be played on 9 July at 9 p.m. and will define one of the finalists. After that, the deciding match will be played on 14 July at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.

Date and time of the Copa America matches in New Jersey

New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will be one of the epicentres of the Copa America, as it will host not only Argentina, the reigning champions of the tournament and the world, but also Uruguay, one of the tournament's biggest winners, and Chile, who won the 2016 edition in the United States. They will be joined by Bolivia, a historic CONMEBOL team who were once champions.

Argentina

Argentina are the reigning Copa America champions after winning the 2021 edition at the Maracana and are therefore one of the favourites. However, in the USA they will be looking for revenge for 2016, when they lost the final to Chile, with whom they will share Group A and face on the second day of the opening round. Don't wait any longer to buy Argentina vs Chile tickets.

• Number of Copa América participations... 43 editions.
• Best result in Copa América... 15 times champion, the last one in 2021.
• Last result in Copa América... champion in the 2021 edition.

Chile

For Chile, the Copa America in general and the United States in particular bring back good memories. Champions in the 2016 centenary edition with a golden generation, they did not expect what would follow, with two consecutive absences from the World Cup due to poor performances in the CONEMBOL qualifiers. In 2024, then, the trans-Andeans will be looking for a rebirth in what is already their favourite competition. Are you going to miss it? Buy Chile vs. Argentina tickets.

• Number of Copa America appearances... 40 editions.
• Best Copa América result... two-time winners, most recently in 2016.
• Last Copa América result... quarter-finalist in the 2021 edition.

Uruguay

Uruguay is one of the biggest winners of the Copa América, with 15 titles, and is currently undergoing a generational renewal since the arrival of Marcelo Bielsa as coach. With several renowned players playing in Europe and who will surely play in the 2024 edition, they will be looking for a good result in the USA. Buy Uruguay vs. Bolivia tickets and experience it.

• Number of Copa America appearances... 45 editions.
• Best result in Copa América... 15 times champion, the last one in 2011.
• Last Copa América result... quarter-finalist in the 2021 edition.

Bolivia

Bolivia is one of CONMEBOL's historic teams and even tasted Copa America glory in 1964, but they have not been at the top for a long time. However, the USA is part of a fond memory: in 1994, the team from the highlands played their last World Cup there. In 2024, they will have to battle with the hosts and Uruguay for a place in the finals. Tickets for Bolivia vs. Uruguay are available at MetLife Stadium.

• Number of Copa América appearances... 23 editions.
• Best result in Copa América... 1964 edition champion.
• Last Copa América result... eliminated in the first round in 2021.

In New Jersey, the Copa America 2024 will be played at the MetLife Stadium, a venue with a capacity of 82,500 spectators, which is also the largest of the competition's venues. Three matches will be played there, two in the group stage and the remaining match corresponding to one of the semi-finals.

MetLife Stadium was opened in 2010 and replaced the iconic Giants Stadium, which was located next door and subsequently demolished. The stadium is home to both the Giants and the Jets, the two New York teams with the largest crowds in the NFL. It also hosted CONCACAF Gold Cup games, the 2014 Super Bowl and three Copa America games in 2016.

The exterior of MetLife Stadium is covered in aluminium and changes its colours depending on the event. When it hosts the New York Jets, it is green, while if the New York Giants are playing, it is blue. The red colour is reserved for concerts, and the rest of the shows are in white, which is the colour that is expected to be shown during the America's Cup.

The background to the 2016 Copa America Final

The MetLife Stadium is one of the few venues that are repeated with respect to those that were proposed for 2016 and on that occasion it also hosted three matches, but the most significant was the final, in which Chile defeated Argentina on penalties to become champions. Curiosities of fate, in the next edition it will again be Chile vs. Argentina but in the group stage.

What are the best seats at MetLife Stadium?

MetLife Stadium, which is one of the largest stadiums in the United States, has a typical circular design consisting of three levels:

• The lower level seats offer the best visibility.
• The seats in the middle tier also offer a good view for fans and it is the largest section, so you can get tickets there at a good price. In fact, it offers 218 luxury boxes, which during the 2016 Copa America final fetched prices in excess of €1,000 per seat, but offer restaurant and beverage services and some of the best views of the pitch.
• The top tier is the furthest away and the cheapest seats.

How to get to MetLife Stadium?

• By bus... from New York you can get there on the 160, 161, 163, 164 and 703 bus services.
• By Subway... from New York you can get there on the A, B, C and D underground lines, although you will have to combine the routes with the 160 and 161 buses at the end of the route.
• By Car.... You can get there via I-95, which is approximately a 45 minute drive to the stadium car park.

When buying your Copa America tickets, keep in mind:

• It is one of the main events in the United States in 2024, so if you want to attend some of the matches in New Jersey I advise you to buy your tickets as far in advance as possible. This will allow you to secure your seat and also to get better rates than you might find at the last minute.
• Consider that the summer in New York is part of the city's peak season and due to the proximity of New York to New Jersey , it is very likely that the influx of tourists will be very high. So, if you don't hurry to get your tickets, you may miss out.
• If you do manage to get tickets for the games at MetLife Stadium, be aware that it is the largest capacity venue for the Copa America and that transport from New York to the stadium tends to be very busy on match days. So I advise you to go well in advance, so that you don't miss the start of the match.
• The temperature in New Jersey during the summer is usually very high, reaching peaks of 35°, so I advise you to pack light and comfortable clothing and stay hydrated during the matches, especially during transfers on local transport and at the entrance to the stadium.

MetLife Stadium is home to the Giants and the Jets, so normally during your visit to the city you would be able to catch an NFL game, however the America's Cup 2024 schedule does not coincide with the American Football League schedule, so you will need to look for experiences in the area around the stadium and around New Jersey.

The good news is that close to MetLife Stadium is Manhattan, where you can enjoy the best tours of New York and some of the city's highlights, such as taking a tour of the Statue of Liberty, joining a tour of Chinatown or simply checking out the Big Apple's most famous museums.

On the other hand, keep in mind that the Copa America games at MetLife Stadium are scheduled for 9pm Eastern Time, so you'll have plenty of time to enjoy the activities in New Jersey and New York during the daytime tours.