Every official FIFA fan event in New York City this summer will be 100% free. Confirmed by NYC Mayor and the NY/NJ Host Committee.
Free advance tickets are required for entry. Reserve at the official NY/NJ Host Committee site — you can't just walk up.
We'll email you the moment fan zone tickets go live, when match dates fill in, and as we publish per-borough guides covering food, transit, and what to do near each fan zone — plus everything you need around the eight MetLife matches and the Final.
On April 27, 2026, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Governor Kathy Hochul, and the NY/NJ FIFA World Cup 2026 Host Committee announced free Official NYNJ Fan Events across all five boroughs of New York City. Per the official press release, "all together, these five FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Events in New York City will be one of the largest free fan events in the country."
The State of New York is contributing $20 million in funding to support World Cup activities across the city. Locations and dates have now been confirmed for each borough (see below).
How to attend: Free advance tickets are required for entry to all five borough fan events. Reserve at nynjfwc26.com. There is also a separate paid fan event at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ (where the New York Red Bulls play), with admission starting at $10.
Sources: NYC Mayor's Office press release (April 27, 2026) · NY Governor's Office · ABC7 New York · Washington Times · NBC New York
Manhattan's fan zone is Fan Village at Rockefeller Center — one of the most iconic public spaces in the city. Expect the largest crowds, the most international fan presence, and the easiest transit access from anywhere in the metro.
Brooklyn's fan zone is Brooklyn Bridge Park — waterfront park spanning Pier 1 to Pier 6 along the East River with skyline views. The borough has arguably the deepest soccer culture in NYC, with strong support across multiple national fan communities.
Queens hosts Fan Zone Queens at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows — the home of the US Open. Open June 11–27 with daily programming and match viewings during the group stage. Queens is statistically the most diverse county in the United States, and this fan zone reflects that — particularly strong support expected from Mexican, Colombian, Ecuadorian, and Bangladeshi fans.
The Bronx fan zone is sited at a shopping center near Yankee Stadium in the South Bronx. Strong support expected from Dominican, Puerto Rican, and West African fan communities — Assemblymember Landon Dais described the location as creating "a fan zone right here in the Mighty 77th District" so neighbors can celebrate together.
Staten Island's fan zone is at Staten Island University Hospital Community Park, a minor league baseball stadium near the St. George waterfront. Open June 29 through July 2 with daily programming and evening match viewings during the late group stage and Round of 32. The most local-feeling experience of the five boroughs — smaller crowds, strong neighborhood feel.
The NJ side has its own separate fan event at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ — home of the New York Red Bulls. Unlike the five free NYC borough events, the NJ event is paid: admission starts at $10. Expect a more intimate, soccer-focused atmosphere given the venue is a purpose-built MLS stadium.
Yes. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the NY/NJ Host Committee confirmed that all official FIFA fan events held in New York City during the 2026 World Cup will be 100% free and open to the public. Fan zones will be set up across all five boroughs.
All five borough locations are now confirmed: Manhattan at Rockefeller Center, Queens at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (June 11–27), Brooklyn at Brooklyn Bridge Park, The Bronx at a shopping center near Yankee Stadium, and Staten Island at SIUH Community Park (June 29–July 2). Plus a separate paid fan event at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ (starting at $10). See the borough sections above for transit and nearby details.
Yes — free advance tickets are required for entry. According to ABC7 New York's reporting on the announcement, "Tickets are required for admission and they are available only online at the FIFA New York/New Jersey Host Committee website." You cannot just walk up. Reserve your free tickets at nynjfwc26.com. Plan to arrive early for marquee matches like the U.S. national team, Mexico, Argentina, or the semifinal at MetLife Stadium.
Yes. The fan zones are designed for fans without match tickets. Every match — including the eight matches at MetLife Stadium and the July 19 Final at MetLife — will be broadcast at the fan zones across NYC.
The NJ side has a separate paid fan event at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ (formerly Red Bull Arena, home of the New York Red Bulls), with admission starting at $10. This is distinct from the five free NYC borough events. PATH train provides direct access from Manhattan in 15–25 minutes.
PATH train from Hoboken, Jersey City, or Newark connects directly to Manhattan in 10–25 minutes. From there, NYC subway lines reach all five boroughs. We're publishing a full transit guide covering MetLife Stadium and inter-borough travel.