New Jersey World Cup 2026: Fan Events Guide

Beyond the stadium — the Jersey Fan Hub, Flag Cities events, and what's happening across NJ.

New Jersey World Cup 2026: Fan Events Guide

The World Cup Final is in New Jersey. Three national teams (Brazil, Morocco, Senegal) are based in New Jersey. And the Garden State has its own set of fan events running throughout the tournament — separate from the NYC fan zones. Here's the full picture.

Jersey Fan Hub — Harrison, NJ

The NYNJ World Cup 26 Jersey Fan Hub at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ is the flagship New Jersey fan experience:

• Dates: Select dates, June 13 – July 15, 2026
• Venue: Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ
• Features: 60-foot video screen for live match broadcasts, Hype House fan space, concerts, interactive experiences
• Tickets: Group stage events $10 (children under 12 free); knockout rounds may vary
• Transit: NJ Transit to Harrison station — accessible from Penn Station NYC

Flag Cities — free events on match days

New Jersey's Flag Cities program brings World Cup celebrations to communities across the state on match days. Sponsored by Goya, these are free street festival-style events featuring live entertainment, international cuisines, vendor villages, interactive soccer experiences, and watch parties. Think of them as supersized, soccer-themed street fairs.

These events are worth knowing about especially if you're staying in New Jersey — they provide a fan atmosphere on non-match days and on days when getting into NYC feels unnecessary.

New York New Jersey Stadium — the matches

Eight matches including the Final at New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife). No general parking — NJ Transit $98 round trip or official shuttle $20. See the full match schedule and NJ Transit guide.

Team base camps in New Jersey

Brazil (Morristown), Morocco (Basking Ridge), Senegal (New Brunswick), and Haiti (Galloway) are all based in New Jersey during the tournament. See the full team base camps guide.

Getting around New Jersey

NJ Transit is the backbone of World Cup transit in NJ. Key connections:

• Penn Station (NYC) → Secaucus Junction → MetLife Stadium — $98 round trip World Cup fare
• Penn Station → Harrison (Fan Hub) — NJ Transit Morris & Essex Lines
• PATH Train — connects Manhattan to Jersey City and Newark, $3 per ride

Where to stay in New Jersey

Hotels near the Meadowlands are significantly cheaper than Manhattan and give you easy stadium access. Good options in East Rutherford, Secaucus, and Jersey City.