World Cup 2030 Montevideo fan guide: what to do between matches

8 June to 21 July 2030 · ProvisionalMontevideo, UruguayCentenary celebration match

Montevideo hosted the first World Cup in 1930, and the Estadio Centenario is set to host one of three centenary celebration matches that open the 2030 tournament.

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Know before you go

The match schedule by stadium is set after the final draw. Book refundable rooms now: prices will jump once fixtures are known.
Fans with tickets in several cities should plan around high-speed trains: Morocco's Al Boraq, Spain's AVE and Portugal's Alfa Pendular.

Airport to Estadio Centenario

Carrasco (MVD) is 30 minutes from the centre.

The stadium of the first World Cup final in 1930, in Parque Batlle, 15 minutes by taxi from the centre.

Public transport directions to Estadio Centenario

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Ciudad Vieja	Old town guesthouses.
Mid-range	Pocitos	Beach neighbourhood.
Splurge	Carrasco	Sofitel casino hotel.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hostel Ciudad Vieja
Mid-range: Hyatt Centric Montevideo
Splurge: Sofitel Montevideo Casino Carrasco and Spa

Links search the nights from 7 June to 22 July. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual World Cup stay schedule for 8 June to 21 July 2030. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Free day between matches

A half-day in the city and a long lunch.

Half-dayWine tour in Canelones Half day · Food
Tannat wineries.
EatChivito sandwiches National sandwich
FreeMuseo del Fútbol at the Centenario (small fee).

Full day out of town

The best use of a two- or three-day gap.

Full dayPunta del Este day trip Full day · Family
Beach resort.

Before an evening session

Keep it light and close to the venue.

Easy outingMontevideo city tour Half day · Family
Old town, Rambla and the Centenario.
EatMercado del Puerto Grill house

Family day

Something everyone can do, kids included.

Family pickColonia del Sacramento day trip Full day
Colonial town.
FreeLa Rambla.

Rainy or very hot day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupMuseo Andes 1972.

Evening after the match

Dinner and something after dark.

After darkCiudad Vieja bars.
EatChivito sandwiches National sandwich

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family

Punta del Este day trip

Beach resort.

See times and prices

Half day · Family

Montevideo city tour

Old town, Rambla and the Centenario.

See times and prices

Beaches in Pocitos.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family

Punta del Este day trip

Beach resort.

See times and prices

Full day

Colonia del Sacramento day trip

Colonial town.

See times and prices

After dark

Ciudad Vieja bars.

4 tours worth booking for World Cup 2030 in Montevideo

Tour	Length	Good for
Punta del Este day trip	Full day	Families
Wine tour in Canelones	Half day	Food lovers
Colonia del Sacramento day trip	Full day	Everyone
Montevideo city tour	Half day	Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Mercado del Puerto Grill house
Chivito sandwiches National sandwich

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Museo Andes 1972.

Getting around on event days

Buses and Uber.

Day trips from Montevideo

Punta del Este: 2 hours
Colonia: 2.5 hours

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for World Cup 2030 in Montevideo.

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Questions people ask

When is World Cup 2030 in Montevideo 2030?

The next edition is 8 June to 21 July 2030, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

How do I get from the airport to Estadio Centenario?

Carrasco (MVD) is 30 minutes from the centre. The stadium of the first World Cup final in 1930, in Parque Batlle, 15 minutes by taxi from the centre.

Where should I stay for World Cup 2030 in Montevideo?

For most visitors the best base is Pocitos: Beach neighbourhood.

What can we do between sessions at World Cup 2030 in Montevideo?

Good short outings in Montevideo include Montevideo city tour, Wine tour in Canelones. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near World Cup 2030 in Montevideo?

Family-friendly picks: Montevideo city tour, Punta del Este day trip. Beaches in Pocitos.

How far is Estadio Centenario from Montevideo centre?

About 1 km in a straight line. The stadium of the first World Cup final in 1930, in Parque Batlle, 15 minutes by taxi from the centre.

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