Meadowlands Chamber

Newark World Cup Fan Village
Jun 12, 2026

Flag Cities 2026 events across North Jersey now free (updated)

Flag Cities 2026 events across North Jersey are now free, featuring FIFA World Cup watch parties, music and fan experiences.

MetLife Stadium (not pictured) will host eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the July 19 Final.
May 12, 2026

Flag Cities World Cup fan fest adds events, sponsors, acts

Flag Cities is adding new events, sponsors and entertainment as the massive sports event approaches.

Meadowlands Chamber's "Eggs & Issues: Transportation and Mobility"
May 5, 2026

Officials detail NJ World Cup plan centered on public transit

Speaking at an event in the Meadowlands, leaders emphasized rail service and shuttle buses as primary fan transportation options to MetLife Stadium, while also addressing business concerns regarding deliveries and worker commutes.

Proposed Meadowlands Convention Center
May 4, 2026

$3B Meadowlands convention center plan gains momentum

A $3B Meadowlands convention center plan advances with designs, aiming to boost tourism, jobs and year-round economic growth in New Jersey.

Meadowlands Chamber's "Eggs & Issues: Transportation and Mobility"
May 1, 2026

On the scene: Meadowlands World Cup transportation panel

With a keynote from NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri, the event featured an expert panel covering the future of transportation, just in time for the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Proposed Meadowlands Convention Center
Apr 14, 2026

$3B Meadowlands Convention Center plan takes shape (photos)

The proposed $3 billion, 300,000-square-foot Meadowlands convention center project advances with a completed design, major economic impact plans and more.

Meadowlands Chamber CEO Jim Kirkos speaks with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on March 10, 2026.
Mar 16, 2026

NJBIZ Conversations: Meadowlands Chamber CEO Jim Kirkos

The person who stands at the center of the business action as the 2026 World Cup approaches talks about preparations for the world's biggest sporting event.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill delivered the keynote at HINJ Pulse 2026
Mar 13, 2026

On the scene: Sherrill, Caldwell keynote industry events

NJBIZ was on location at two business gatherings Friday: one examining the state's life sciences industry and another highlighting the 2026 World Cup.

The proposed Meadowlands Convention Center complex would replace the former IZOD sports arena in East Rutherford.
Feb 4, 2026

Meadowlands Chamber taps Brown as first African American chairman

The Meadowlands Chamber appoints James Brown as board chairman, marking the first African American executive to lead the regional business group.

Scoring Big: NJ’s Playbook for World Cup 2026
Feb 3, 2026

New Jersey businesses prep for World Cup 2026 economic surge

New Jersey leaders anticipate $3 billion in impact and 1 million visitors to the region for the tournament.

Gov. Phil Murphy and New York City Mayor Eric Adams kick off New York/New Jersey’s FIFA World Cup 2026 efforts and formally reveal New York/New Jersey's host city brand in Times Square on May 18, 2023.
Dec 5, 2025

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw puts spotlight on NJ host role (updated)

The world will be watching Friday as soccer’s governing body reveals the first matchups for next year's tournament. MetLife Stadium will host eight matches, including the Final.

The 82,500-seat MetLife Stadium is being considered as host for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Dec 3, 2025

Flag Cities fan fests to energize North Jersey for World Cup

Leading up to the sporting event and matches at MetLife Stadium, partners Goya, Meadowlands Chamber and Axiom Communications will work to unite communities and boost local business activity.