Your guide to the biggest World Cup 2026 fan festivals in New York and New Jersey
After years of preparation, the World Cup has finally arrived in the Big Apple, and for the next month-plus, MetLife Stadium will host some of the biggest names in soccer, culminating with the final game of the tournament being played in East Rutherford on July 19.MetLife Stadium, or New York New Jersey Stadium, as it will be dubbed during the World Cup, will host eight matches, but the New York metropolitan area will be abuzz with activities during the length of the tournament.Here are a few of the things you need to know while the World Cup is going on.NYNJ World Cup 26 Jersey Fan Hub: Sports Illustrated Stadium, the home of Red Bull New York, will be transformed into a place to be to catch select World Cup matches.The site will be open for eight dates during the group stage from June 13-27 and eight dates during the knockout rounds from July 1-15, featuring live match broadcasts, fan activities and live entertainment.
Entry is free, but fans looking to attend will need to register online.NYNJ World Cup 26 Queens Group Stage HQ: The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will become the place to be in Queens from June 11-27 during the World Cup.The home of the U.S.
Open will host daily watch parties during the group stage.In addition to showing matches, there will also be a number of musical performances, which will include Nas, Busta Rhymes and Wyclef Jean.
New York City FC will have a presence there, setting up a dedicated fan experience that will include games, prizes and giveaways.NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center: One of New York City’s most iconic spots during Christmas season, Rockefeller Center will turn into a World Cup fan village from July 6-19.The event will feature two massive screens to watch matches and a pitch placed over the iconic ice rink, plus the Channel Gardens will be renamed Champions Garden.Brooklyn Fan Zone: Soccer fans in Brooklyn can take in matches alongside fellow supporters at Brooklyn Br...