City expands World Cup programming with free events in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island
Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the FIFA World Cup 2026 ™ New York New Jersey Host Committee today announced a free, citywide slate of Official NYNJ Fan Events across all five boroughs, bringing live match viewings, cultural programming, local businesses and interactive experiences directly to New Yorkers at no cost.
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.
“When I think back on my first World Cup, some of my most meaningful memories weren’t in the stadium, they were in the fan zones, surrounded by thousands of people brought together by a pure love of the game,” said Mayor Mamdani. “That’s what we’re bu
“New Yorkers are ready to welcome fans from across the world for the 2026 World Cup and we’re making sure everyone who calls this city home is part of this historic event,” said Governor Hochul. “These free fan events across all five boroughs bring the excitement of the game to every New Yorker in every community — supporting our small businesses and bringing New Yorkers together.”
“The World Cup is an opportunity to celebrate all of the diverse cultures and people that call New York City home,” said Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su. “In the past, host cities have been criticized for failing to ensure their own workers and residents benefit and get to participate in the opportunities this global game presents. Under Mayor Mamdani, we are charting a new model where New Yorkers across the five boroughs are prioritized with free events, activations, and celebrations like these.”
“These free fan events show our commitment to making New York City the best host city in North America,” said World Cup Czar Maya Handa. “By expanding free programming across all five boroughs, we are ensuring that local restaurants and small businesses share in the benefits of the World Cup.”
“These events are about welcoming the world to New York New Jersey and showcasing the very best of our region,” said Alex Lasry, CEO of the NYNJ 2026 World Cup Host Committee. “As the sports and entertainment capital of the world, we’re creating fan experiences that are affordable, accessible, and authentically New York New Jersey—for visitors and, just as importantly, for the residents who call this region home. We’re grateful to Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani for their leadership and partnership in bringing these experiences to life.”
Staten Island University Hospital Community Park, where the announcement took place, received a new LED scoreboard, funded through the Economic Development Corporation and a donation from the FIFA New York New Jersey Host Committee. The collaborative effort between the City and the Host Committee not only readies the Stadium to host FIFA Fan Fest watch parties this summer but will also serve as a permanent critical equipment upgrade for baseball seasons well beyond the end of the 2026 World Cup.
Free Official NYNJ Fan Events Across the Five Boroughs
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
MANHATTAN | NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center | Rockefeller Center | July 6–19 | Daily programming; extended hours during Finals Week
THE BRONX | NYNJ World Cup 26 Bronx Fan Zone | Bronx Terminal Market | June 13–14 | Matchday programming and local cultural programming
BROOKLYN | Brooklyn Fan Zone | Brooklyn Bridge Park | June 13 - July 19 | 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
Together, these events form a 39-day, citywide celebration – spreading economic opportunity and World Cup energy across every corner of the city, not just its busiest destinations.
Additional details on programming, partners and talent will be announced in the coming weeks. For more information, visit nynjfwc26.com.
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