Free World Cup fan zones announced for each New York City borough
NEW YORK (WABC) -- New Yorkers will be able to watch the World Cup matches for free in fan zones in every borough this summer.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the details of the fan events on Monday afternoon.
They will bring live match viewings, cultural programming, local businesses and interactive experiences directly to New Yorkers at no cost.
"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 building here: a World Cup that belongs to New Yorkers. By bringing these free fan events to every borough, we're making sure everyone can be part of that joy."
The following locations have been designated as the official fan events:
- 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
All together, the five FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Events in New York City will be one of the largest free fan events in the country.
"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."
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