Where do Norway fans watch the World Cup in NYC?

Bay Ridge in Brooklyn is the center of the Norway community in New York. On match days the neighborhood transforms — bars fill up, flags appear, and the street energy is unlike anywhere else in the city.

How do I get to Bay Ridge for the World Cup?

R train to Bay Ridge–95th Street. The neighborhood is about 20-35 minutes from Midtown Manhattan.

What nations are represented in Bay Ridge during the World Cup?

Bay Ridge has strong communities from: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lebanon, Yemen, Arab communities. On any given World Cup match day, at least one of these communities will be gathering.

Bay Ridge: World Cup 2026

Brooklyn's Scandinavian-American heartland — the best place in NYC to watch Norway play.

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn: World Cup 2026

Bay Ridge in southwest Brooklyn has one of the most established Norwegian-American communities in the United States. The neighborhood has historically been home to Scandinavian immigrants, and that heritage remains visible in its social clubs, churches, and the bars that fill with Norwegian flags when the national team plays.

Why Bay Ridge for the World Cup

Norway plays two matches at New York New Jersey Stadium — against Senegal on June 17 and June 22. On both nights, Bay Ridge will be the place to be for Norwegian supporters. The neighborhood also has a substantial Arab community (Lebanese, Yemeni) and is one of Brooklyn's more diverse neighborhoods in terms of soccer fanbase.

How to get there

Take the R train to Bay Ridge–95th Street (end of the line). Fifth Avenue through the neighborhood is the main commercial strip.

Communities and match days to target

The strongest World Cup match days in Bay Ridge align with matches involving: Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lebanon, Yemen, Arab communities. Check the full match schedule and plan around the matches that matter to you.

What to expect

Arrive 60-90 minutes before kickoff — venues fill up fast on big match days
The street energy is part of the experience — not just the inside of any one bar
Most venues are cash-friendly; bring some bills
If the match goes to extra time or penalties, expect the neighborhood to stay electric well into the night

Bars and venues

Browse venues in Bay Ridge on our neighborhood pages — filtered by tags like soccer, supporters, and big-screens.

Combine with a fan zone

If you want the full NYC World Cup experience on a single day: spend the pre-match hours in Bay Ridge, then head to a free fan zone for the match itself. The USTA Fan Zone in Flushing, Queens is particularly close for Queens neighborhoods.