The tournament's first game at MetLife Stadium is scheduled for June 13, with the venue hosting eight matches in total, according to reports. However, tourists could face disruptions as the Hotel and Gaming Trades Council warns of potential strikes, pickets, and lockouts at some hotels if contract negotiations with the NYC hotel industry fail. Meanwhile, Airbnb remains locked out in New York City due to strict rules on short-term vacation rentals, with Local Law 18 making it difficult for owners to rent homes for less than 30 days.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a long-time opponent of Airbnb, agreed with blocking a bill that would have allowed the platform to operate more freely during the event, sources say. A coalition of City Council committee chairs refused to reverse the local laws, even temporarily. 2 million people to pour into the area for the tournament.
Current figures show only one public bathroom for every 8,500 residents in New York City, prompting the City Council to introduce a bill last week requiring a formal plan to expand bathroom access before the event. Travel through New York’s Penn Station is expected to be a major obstacle during the tournament. New Jersey officials have implemented significant fare hikes to address budget deficits.