USA vs. Australia World Cup Watch Parties NYC — June 19, 2026 (3 PM Kickoff)

Published 2026-06-15 · WorldCup.NYC Editorial

The USMNT's second group stage match — USA vs. Australia — kicks off on Friday, June 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM EDT. This is a massive game for the US: a win locks up Group A progression ahead of the Turkey match. And New York City is putting on one of the most packed watch party lineups of any matchday this summer. Here's where to be.

The Big Official Venues

UBS Arena — Elmont, Long Island

For the closest thing to a true stadium experience without a MetLife ticket, UBS Arena (home of the New York Islanders) in Elmont is hosting an International Soccer Watch Party on June 19 covering both USA vs. Australia and Brazil vs. a group stage rival on the same afternoon. Tickets are $10, with large screens and family-friendly entertainment throughout. UBS Arena is accessible via the LIRR to Belmont Park station. Book at ubsarena.com.

USTA Billie Jean King Center — Queens Group Stage HQ

The official NYNJ fan zone at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing is screening all group stage matches inside Louis Armstrong Stadium through June 27. USA vs. Australia is one of the anchor events. Free general admission via Ticketmaster with code QUEENSHQ — timed entry, so register in advance. Take the 7 train to Mets-Willets Point.

Intrepid Museum — Pier 86, Manhattan

The Intrepid Museum at Pier 86 on the Hudson is hosting free public watch parties for more than 50 World Cup matches throughout the tournament — USA vs. Australia included. Multiple large screens are set up along the pier with food, drinks, and merchandise available for purchase. Entry to the viewing area on the pier is free. Museum admission (to go inside the Intrepid) is separate — use code WC2026 for $7 off if you want to explore the ship before the match. Located at 46th Street and 12th Avenue.

AMNH — Upper West Side

The American Museum of Natural History is screening USA vs. Australia as part of its World Cup, World Cultures series — on the massive 60x40-foot screen in the LeFrak Theater, as well as in Cullman Hall of the Universe and the Global Sports Pavilion. Watch parties are free with standard museum admission. Central Park West at 79th Street; B/C trains to 81st St.

Museum of the City of New York (MCNY) — East Harlem

MCNY hosted a free outdoor watch party on its South Terrace with food from Harlem Shake (American stadium classics) and Bourke Street Bakery (Australian baked goods — a perfect pairing for USA vs. Australia). Pre-registration is sold out, but limited first-come, first-served standing room may be available at the door. Located at 1220 Fifth Avenue at 103rd Street.

Museum of the Moving Image — Astoria, Queens

Museum of the Moving Image in Astoria is screening the match in its stadium-style Redstone Theater — a big-screen cinema environment that genuinely replicates the feel of a large venue watch. Entry is free with RSVP, though specialty cups must be purchased to bring drinks into the theater. 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria; accessible via the M/R to Steinway St or the N/W to 36th Ave.

Manhattan Bars & Venues

SOB's — SoHo/Hudson Square

SOB's (Sounds of Brazil) at 204 Varick Street is one of the city's legendary live music and events venues, and they're hosting a USA vs. Australia watch party with doors at 2 PM for a 3 PM kickoff. Entry is free with RSVP (seating is first-come-first-served). There's a $30 minimum food or drink purchase to be seated. World Cup menu available. sobs.com.

Margaritaville Resort Times Square — Midtown

Margaritaville Resort Times Square is going all-in on the island-themed watch party experience for USA vs. Australia. Tickets are $15 and include a food and drink voucher redeemable at their bars, pool deck, or restaurants. One of the more festive ticketed options in Midtown — good pick if you want a full experience rather than a packed bar. Book on Eventbrite.

Jungle Bird — Chelsea

Jungle Bird in Chelsea is hosting a free-entry watch party for USA vs. Australia. Known for its tropical cocktail program, it's a solid option for fans who want a lively, no-cover afternoon in a bar that takes its drinks seriously.

Haswell Green's — West 52nd Street, Midtown

Haswell Green's on West 52nd Street is hosting USA vs. Australia with game sound and food specials. A reliable midtown sports bar with multiple screens and a good atmosphere for big matches.

Brickyard Craft Kitchen — Tribeca/Financial District

Brickyard Craft Kitchen is hosting watch parties for all three USMNT group stage matches, with USA vs. Australia flagged as a high-demand event. Ticketed entry — book on Eventbrite early as USA matches are expected to sell out.

Brooklyn

Banker's Anchor Plaza — Greenpoint/Williamsburg border

One of the city's free outdoor events for this match: Banker's Anchor Plaza on North 15th Street between Nassau Ave and Banker Street in Brooklyn. Doors at 2 PM with a live performance by House of HONK brass band before the 3 PM kickoff. Community, free, and festive.

Brooklyn Bridge Park Fan Zone

The official Brooklyn Bridge Park fan zone is running June 13 through July 19 and will be screening USA vs. Australia as part of its full match schedule. Match-day energy with food, music, and Brooklyn's waterfront backdrop. Free to attend.

Queens

Tootles & French — Astoria

Tootles & French in Astoria is offering a low-key, neighborhood-bar watch party for the match — a good option for fans who want a relaxed setting with food and drinks rather than a packed venue event.

Tips for June 19

A few things worth knowing for this specific matchday:

• 3 PM kickoff means afternoon crowds — the free outdoor spots (Pier 86, Brooklyn Bridge Park, Queens HQ) will fill up by 2:30 PM. Arrive by 2 PM if you want a good spot.
• MCNY is sold out for pre-registration but may have standing room at the door — worth checking if you're in the neighborhood.
• UBS Arena ($10) is the best value for a true large-venue atmosphere with assigned seating available.
• The 7 train to Mets-Willets Point for Queens HQ runs frequently — it's the easiest way to get to the official fan zone.
• USA vs. Australia is followed by Wyclef Jean's Carnival at the Queens HQ on June 15 — if you're still buzzing from the match, check the HQ schedule for any evening programming on the 19th as well.