Rockaway Beach, Queens has a local soccer scene. These are the venues on the list for World Cup watch parties.

Whether you live in Rockaway Beach or are staying nearby, here are the venues in Queens worth checking for match day.

Last updated: 2026-07-13

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Fan Culture in Rockaway Beach

The Rockaways are Queens' hidden gem — a barrier peninsula with seven miles of Atlantic beachfront, serious surf culture, and a more laid-back World Cup vibe than anywhere else in the borough. The community here is genuinely diverse: Central American, Irish, Jewish, Nigerian, Polish, and West Indian families all live along the peninsula. During the summer tournament, beach bars and boardwalk spots will have screens up. Australian and New Zealand fans — here for the waves as much as the football — have an obvious natural home.

Key streets: Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Beach 129th Street, Seagirt Boulevard

Nations with roots here:

Australia New Zealand