Where do Ecuador fans watch the World Cup in NYC?

Jackson Heights in Queens is the center of the Ecuador 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 Jackson Heights for the World Cup?

7 train to 74th Street–Roosevelt Avenue. The neighborhood is about 20-35 minutes from Midtown Manhattan.

What nations are represented in Jackson Heights during the World Cup?

Jackson Heights has strong communities from: Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia. On any given World Cup match day, at least one of these communities will be gathering.

Jackson Heights: World Cup 2026

NYC's South American soccer heartland — Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, and one of the great World Cup neighborhoods on Earth.

Jackson Heights, Queens: World Cup 2026

Jackson Heights is the epicenter of South American soccer culture in New York City. On match days for Ecuador, Colombia, or Argentina, Roosevelt Avenue transforms — flags hang from every window, horns blast from passing cars, and bars overflow onto the sidewalk hours before kickoff. If you want to understand why New York is one of the world's great soccer cities, come here on a South American match day.

Why Jackson Heights for the World Cup

Ecuador plays Germany at New York New Jersey Stadium on June 25 — Jackson Heights will be the most electric neighborhood in the city that day. Argentina and Colombia play elsewhere but their communities watch here. This is a neighborhood that lives and breathes soccer in a way that few places in the United States can match.

How to get there

Take the 7 train to 74th Street–Roosevelt Avenue. The commercial strip along Roosevelt Avenue and 37th Avenue is the heart of the neighborhood.

Communities and match days to target

The strongest World Cup match days in Jackson Heights align with matches involving: Ecuador, Colombia, Argentina, Peru, Bolivia. 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 Jackson Heights 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 Jackson Heights, then head to a free fan zone for the match itself. The USTA Fan Zone in Flushing, Queens is particularly close for Queens neighborhoods.