NYC to Host Free 2026 World Cup Fan Events in All Boroughs

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announced Monday that the city will host free official fan events for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in each of its five boroughs, providing residents an affordable way to experience the tournament's matches.

The events, planned for June and July 2026, will feature live screenings of games played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, along with local food, cultural programming and interactive activities. One site per borough will accommodate thousands of attendees, with capacities reaching about 10,000 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens and 5,000 to 10,000 at locations in the Bronx and Staten Island. Officials expect varying capacities at other venues.

Specific sites include Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn, a market area near Yankee Stadium in the Bronx and a community park in Staten Island. Free tickets will be available online through the New York-New Jersey World Cup Host Committee website, nynjfwc26.com, though registration details and exact dates for each event have yet to be finalized.

Mamdani, a soccer enthusiast, emphasized accessibility during the...