Official NYNJ Fan Events will take place across all five boroughs.These events will bring live match viewings, cultural programming, local businesses and interactive experiences directly to New Yorkers at no cost.

Events are free, but attendees will have to reserve tickets.

Learn more about FIFA fan events and reserve tickets.

• Bronx
  • NYNJ World Cup 26 Bronx Fan Zone
  • Bronx Terminal Market
  • June 13–14
  • Matchday programming and local cultural programming

• Brooklyn
  • NYNJ World Cup 26 Brooklyn Fan Zone
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park
  • June 13 - July 19
  • Daily programming and match viewings

• Manhattan
  • NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center
  • Rockefeller Center
  • July 6–19
  • Daily programming; extended hours during Finals Week

• Queens
  • NYNJ World Cup 26 Queens Group Stage HQ
  • USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows
  • June 11–27
  • Daily programming and match viewings

• Staten Island
  • NYNJ World Cup 26 Staten Island Fan Zone
  • Staten Island University Hospital Community Park
  • June 29–July 2
  • Daily programming and evening match viewings  

World Cup Final Watch Party in Central Park

There will be a free watch party in Central Park for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final on Sunday, July 19. Tickets for the event will be distributed by Global Citizen through a lottery system.

Individuals interested in attending can now register. The lottery will remain open through July 16.

Learn more and register for the lottery.

Read the full announcement.

Certain items are prohibited at FIFA matches and official fan events. There will also be bag screenings.

FIFA rules include:

• No drones
• No weapons of any kind
• No pepper spray or mace
• No glass
• No alcohol
• No fireworks or pyrotechnics
• No smoking
• No bikes or scooters
• No drugs or drug paraphernalia of any kind (including medical & recreational cannabis)
• No animals except for service animals assisting an individual with a disability (“comfort,” “therapy” or “emotional support” animals do not meet the definition of a service animal and are not permitted entry to the event)

More detailed information is available online.

Learn more about prohibited items and other policies for:

• FIFA fan events
• FIFA stadium matches

You can file a complaint about tickets to the FIFA World Cup 2026, including the misrepresentation of a seat’s location or quality.

File a complaint about misleading or fraudulent ticket sales.

On days when FIFA World Cup matches are held at NYNJ Stadium (MetLife Stadium), New Jersey Transit will make temporary service adjustments before and after each match to safely manage large crowds.

Rail service will run on regular schedules during the match.

In the four hours leading up to kickoff, access to trains at Penn Station New York and Secaucus Junction will be limited to customers traveling to the stadium, to safely accommodate the high volume of match travel.

More detailed information is available online, including specific schedules and service advisories.

Get information and guidance for NJ Transit commuters on FIFA World Cup matchdays.

There will be a significant influx of visitors and fans traveling to and around the New York City this summer for the FIFA World Cup.

If possible, avoid driving in Midtown Manhattan during match days and take public transit, bike, or walk.

Stay up to date by signing up for emergency alerts, including traffic disruptions, by texting NOTIFYNYC to 692-692.

You can also visit the Department of Transportation's website for details about the Midtown Transportation Plan, including:

• Match day bus lanes
• Lane closures near Penn Station
• Truck delivery restrictions in Midtown

Learn more about FIFA World Cup travel information and advisories.

Report a problem with Truck Delivery Restrictions in Midtown.

Learn about FIFA World Cup Gridlock Alert Days.

You can sign up to volunteer with Summer Welcome Corps, which ensures visitors for the World Cup, America250, or other events know where to go and how to have a great time.

Sign up with the Summer Welcome Corps.