USMNT Fans in NYC: World Cup 2026
New York City has one of the most passionate American soccer supporter cultures in the country. The American Outlaws NYC chapter, dedicated soccer bars, and a growing fanbase that has followed the USMNT through its rebuild make the city a genuine watch party destination even when games are played across the country.
The best neighborhoods for USMNT fans
East Village, Manhattan
The East Village is the historic home of American soccer culture in New York. Nevada Smith's on 14th Street has been the go-to American Outlaws bar for years — opening early for European kickoffs and turning into a proper supporter pub on USMNT match days. 11th Street Bar is another East Village institution with a long soccer history.
Chelsea, Manhattan
Smithfield Hall on West 25th Street is one of the largest dedicated soccer bars in the city, with multiple screens and a serious supporter atmosphere. Chelsea is also home to the Football Factory at Legends — a venue purpose-built for soccer fans with a strong following for major tournaments.
Hell's Kitchen & Midtown
Hell's Kitchen has a dense concentration of sports bars close to Penn Station, making it a practical choice for fans arriving from outside the city. O'Lunney's Times Square and Scruffy Duffy's both show soccer regularly and fill up for big matches.
Top USMNT watch party bars in NYC
Best USA soccer bars in New York
- Smithfield Hall — Chelsea, Manhattan
- Football Factory at Legends — Midtown, Manhattan
- Nevada Smiths — East Village, Manhattan
- 11th Street Bar EV — East Village, Manhattan
- Amity Hall — East Village, Manhattan
- O'Lunney's Times Square Pub — Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
- Scruffy Duffy's — Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan
- Banter Bar — Williamsburg, Brooklyn
USA's 2026 World Cup schedule
The USMNT plays in Group D. Their group stage matches are at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and Lumen Field in Seattle — meaning NYC fans will be watching from bars across the city, not at MetLife.
June 12, 2026 · SoFi Stadium, LA
June 19, 2026 · Lumen Field, Seattle
June 25, 2026 · SoFi Stadium, LA
Official FIFA tickets for USMNT matches.
Official NYC fan zones
The 2026 World Cup fan zones in NYC are free and open to all fans. The five-borough fan zone guide covers USTA Fan Zone Queens, Rockefeller Center Fan Village, and Hudson Yards — all free admission with big-screen coverage of every match including USA games.
Where USMNT fans should stay
Hotels in Chelsea
Walking distance to Smithfield Hall and the Football Factory — two of the best USMNT watch party bars in the city.
All NYC Hotels for the World Cup
Compare hotels across the city for match day and the full tournament.
World Cup Tickets
Experiences & Events
Things To Do in NYC This Summer
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