A free 3 page printable cheat sheet you keep on your phone during match week.
It uses conservative assumptions, not live timetables, to help you spot fragile plans, fix timing gaps, and cut missed kickoff risk when planning your World Cup match day.

Download The Free Planning Pack

Enter your first name and email to receive the printable PDF and occasional World Cup travel updates.

✓ Match-day buffer guidance
✓ Quick itinerary risk check
✓ Easy to save on your phone
✓ Built for planning, not live times

What's inside

Page 1 — Match-Day Buffer Guide

  • Helps you estimate your safe leave-by time
  • Covers hotel departure, local transfer, stadium entry, and buffer
  • Useful for avoiding late arrival stress
  • Built for planning, not live timetables

Page 2 — Itinerary Quick Check

  • Quick self-check to spot fragile travel plans
  • Helps you review flights, transfers, and stadium timing
  • Highlights weak points before match day
  • Useful for reducing missed-kickoff risk

Page 3 — Match-Week Backup Notes

  • Space to keep your kickoff time, stadium, and leave-by time
  • Includes hotel, transfer, and key travel details
  • Lets you note one backup option in case plans change
  • Easy to keep on your phone during match week

Who this is for

  • Fans who already have tickets or a likely match window
  • Travelers combining hotels, flights, and stadium timing
  • People who want a printable backup on their phone
  • Fans who would rather leave early than risk missing kickoff

Who it’s not for

  • Fans looking for live timetables or real-time traffic updates
  • Travelers who have not chosen their match city or likely travel window yet
  • People who want a full booking service instead of a printable planning guide
  • Fans comfortable relying on last-minute decisions without a backup plan

How to use it

  • Fill it out as soon as you know your likely match city, hotel area, and travel plan
  • Start with Page 2 to spot weak points in your itinerary
  • Use Page 1 to estimate a safer leave-by time for match day
  • Keep Page 3 saved on your phone as your quick backup reference
  • Update it if your hotel, transfer plan, or match timing changes

Want a personalized plan instead of a static PDF?

Use the tools (fast) and then keep the PDF as your safety net.
Recommended tool order
If you’re already in North America:
Match-Day Buffer Tool → Airport Transfer Penalty Tool (if you’re flying domestically)
If you’re flying from Europe:
EU → NA Connection Risk Tool → Jetlag & Arrival Day Planner → Match-Day Buffer Tool

Use the Planning Pack with the other World Cup tools

The Planning Pack is a printable backup. The tools below help you make the actual planning decisions.

Match-Day Buffer Tool

Use the Match-Day Buffer Tool to estimate a safer leave-by time before kickoff.

Airport Transfer Penalty Tool

See whether a flight really saves time once airport transfer and extra friction are included.

Jet Lag Planner

Estimate how early you should arrive so match day feels manageable, not rushed.

Connection Risk Tool

Check whether your flights, transfers, and arrival timing create a fragile itinerary.

FAQs

What is the World Cup 2026 Buffer Pack?
A 2-page printable cheat sheet for match week. Page 1 gives minimum “arrive-early” buffers by transport mode and crowd pressure. Page 2 is a 60-second itinerary quick check that flags fragile plans before they break.
Is this a free download?
Yes. Download it and keep it on your phone for match week. If you use the optional email box, it’s for updates—not required to download.
Are these live timetables or live stadium entry times?
No. These are typical planning estimates, not live schedules. Always confirm official kickoff time and venue rules, then use this pack to add conservative buffers.
How do I use Page 1 (Match-Day Buffer Guide)?
Pick your transport mode (metro/bus/rideshare/car/walk) and the expected crowd level (standard/busy/peak). Use the table as your minimum arrive-early buffer, then run the Match-Day Buffer Tool to get an exact leave-by time from your starting point.
How do I use Page 2 (Itinerary Quick Check)?
Run the 60-second checklist. If you hit a red flag (same-day arrival, tight connections, late-night landing), fix the itinerary first— arrive earlier or remove risky steps—then confirm match day timing with the Match-Day Buffer Tool.
Does this work for all host cities?
Yes. The guidance is based on common match-day friction patterns (queues, last-mile congestion, screening). If you’re unfamiliar with the city or traveling on a high-demand match day, add extra buffer.
What does “kickoff” mean?
Kickoff is the exact moment the match starts (when play begins). Your goal is to be at the stadium area and through entry steps before kickoff, not arriving at the gate at kickoff.
What if I’m flying on match day or the day before?
Use the Airport Transfer Penalty Tool to estimate real door-to-door time (airport buffers + transfers), and avoid tight timelines. For Europe → North America trips, use the Jetlag & Arrival Day Planner to decide how early to arrive.