World Cup 2026 Fan Zones in NYC and NJ

Every confirmed official viewing location for the 2026 FIFA World Cup — all five boroughs, plus New Jersey. City fan zones are free.

World Cup 2026 Fan Zones: NYC and New Jersey

You don't need a match ticket to experience the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New York. On April 27, 2026, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that all five boroughs will host free official fan zones — backed by $20 million in state funding. Combined with the Jersey Fan Hub and Hudson Yards screen, that gives the region seven official viewing destinations spanning the full tournament from June 11 through the Final on July 19.

The Five Official City Fan Zones

Announced April 27, 2026 and backed by $20 million in state funding, all five borough events are free to attend with advance registration. See our complete five boroughs guide for the full breakdown of each venue, dates, transit directions, and what to expect.

1. Fan Zone Queens — Jun 11–27

USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows–Corona Park

The flagship group stage fan zone. The USTA complex transforms into a 10,000-capacity venue covering every group stage match from June 11 through June 27. Queens' extraordinary diversity makes this the closest thing to a true international atmosphere outside MetLife itself.

Transit: 7 train to Mets–Willets Point (~30 min from Times Square)

→ Full Fan Zone Queens guide

2. Brooklyn Fan Zone — Jun 13–Jul 19

Emily Roebling Plaza, Brooklyn Bridge Park

The longest-running fan zone in the city — 37 days from the tournament's first match through the Final. Set beneath the Brooklyn Bridge with Manhattan views across the East River, it is also the most visually spectacular venue. The only fan zone that covers the entire tournament.

Transit: A/C to High Street–Brooklyn Bridge or 2/3 to Clark Street; NYC Ferry (East River route)

→ Full guide: adidas Home of Soccer — screenings, live music, tickets

3. Bronx Fan Zone — Jun 13–14

Bronx Terminal Market, 610 Exterior Street

A concentrated two-day event during the opening weekend of the group stage, with capacity for 5,000–10,000 fans. The Bronx has some of the city's deepest soccer roots and this event will reflect that.

Transit: 4/B/D to 161st Street–Yankee Stadium (~20–25 min from Midtown)

4. Staten Island Fan Zone — Jun 29–Jul 2

SIUH Community Park, 75 Richmond Terrace

Four days of watch parties during the Round of 16, at a baseball stadium upgraded with a new LED scoreboard for the World Cup. Capacity 5,000–10,000.

Transit: Staten Island Ferry from Whitehall Street (free), then Staten Island Railway or local bus. Allow 45–60 min from Midtown.

5. Manhattan — Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center — Jul 6–19

Rockefeller Center, Midtown Manhattan

The Finals Week gathering point. Rockefeller Center's public plazas host the Telemundo Fan Village for the quarterfinals, semifinals, and the Final. Open-access — no capacity limit like the ticketed borough sites.

Transit: B/D/F/M to 47–50th Street–Rockefeller Center

→ Full Rockefeller Center Fan Village guide

→ Complete Five Boroughs Guide — all venues, transit, and planning tips

6. NYNJ World Cup 26 Jersey Fan Hub

Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, New Jersey · Full Tournament

The official New Jersey fan destination, activated throughout the full duration of the tournament on select dates. Sports Illustrated Stadium — home of the New York Red Bulls and Gotham FC — is a soccer-first venue that gives the fan hub real football character.

Fans watch matches on the stadium floor on a 60-foot screen on the pitch itself. The Hype House in the north end of the stadium is the social hub — 20 large screen TVs, a 360-degree bar, and a built-in stage for live music and appearances.

→ Full Jersey Fan Hub guide

Getting to Sports Illustrated Stadium

From Midtown Manhattan, take the PATH train from 33rd Street or Christopher Street to Harrison station. Sports Illustrated Stadium is a short walk from Harrison PATH station. Journey time is approximately 25–35 minutes from Midtown.

Address: Sports Illustrated Stadium, 600 Cape May St, Harrison, NJ 07029

7. Hudson Yards Backyard Big Screen

Backyard at Hudson Yards, West Side Manhattan · Full Tournament

The Backyard at Hudson Yards features a 30-foot outdoor Big Screen broadcasting live matches for the full tournament — free to all visitors, open seating on a first-come first-served basis.

See the full Hudson Yards World Cup guide for everything the area offers during the tournament.

100+ Neighborhood Watch Parties — Launched June 11

On the day the tournament kicked off, Mayor Mamdani and all five borough presidents announced a new layer of free programming: more than 100 neighborhood watch parties across parks, plazas, public markets, and theaters citywide. These run alongside the official fan zones and are in most cases walk-up, no registration required.

NYCEDC Public Markets — Every Match Day

Three public markets run live match screenings throughout the tournament:

• La Marqueta, East Harlem — all match days, during market hours
• Essex Market, Lower East Side — all match days, with DJs and vendors on select days
• Moore Street Market, Williamsburg — all match days, with DJs and vendors on select days

Plus: Brooklyn Army Terminal (June 11 only) and MADE Bush Terminal, Sunset Park (June 25 — indoor + outdoor with music and arts programming).

NYC DOT Plaza Watch Parties

NYC DOT is activating public plazas with pre-match live performances and free guided bike rides (led by Black Girls Do Bike). Upcoming dates:

• Jun 15 — Duane Joseph Plaza, Flatbush, Brooklyn (Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay)
• Jun 19 — Banker's Anchor Plaza, Greenpoint, Brooklyn (USA vs Australia)
• Jun 23 — Lou Gehrig Plaza, South Bronx (England vs Ghana)
• Jun 24 — Fordham Plaza, The Bronx (Scotland vs Brazil)
• Jun 26 — Osborn Plaza, Brooklyn (Norway vs France, 3pm)
• Jul 2 — Johnny Hartman Plaza, Manhattan/Harlem (Round of 16, 3pm)
• Jul 7 — Kensington Plaza, Brooklyn (Quarterfinal, 4pm)
• Jul 10 — Brooklyn Bridge Arches Plaza, Manhattan (Quarterfinal, 3pm)
• Jul 15 — Corona Plaza, Queens (Semifinal, 3pm)

For the Jackson Heights plaza event (June 11), the DOT also partnered with Hive Public Space and Street Soccer. All plaza events are free, walk-up. Full details and bike ride registration at nyc.gov/WorldCupReady.

Five Borough Winners Special

More than 150 restaurants and bars across the five boroughs are participating in the Five Borough Winners Special — $26 dining and beverage deals plus limited-edition commemorative cups (one design per borough) available throughout the tournament starting June 11. Browse participating venues at nyctourism.com/five-borough-winners-special.

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