Free World Cup fan events coming to all 5 NYC boroughs. What to know

Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the FIFA World Cup 2026 New York/New Jersey Host Committee this week announced a series of free official fan events across all five boroughs. The events will feature match viewings, cultural programming and public gatherings tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup , aimed at making the tournament accessible to residents citywide.

The state is providing $20 million to support World Cup-related activities in New York City. Officials said the effort is designed to boost small businesses and ensure broad public access to the global event. Fan event locations and schedules Queens: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows June 11–27 — Daily programming and match viewings Manhattan: Rockefeller Center (NYNJ Fan Village with Telemundo) July 6–19 — Daily programming; extended hours during finals week Bronx: Bronx Terminal Market June 13–14 — Matchday and cultural programming Brooklyn: Brooklyn Bridge Park June 13–July 19 — Daily programming and match viewings Staten Island: Staten Island University Hospital Community Park June 29–July 2 — Daily programming and evening match viewings Statewide watch parties, business support Officials also announced large public viewing events on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley, along with watch parties in Buffalo at Silo City and Canalside.

The state will allow bars and restaurants to apply for special one-day permits to host off-site World Cup events and may expand operating hours during live match broadcasts. Officials said the broader initiative aims to expand access, support local economies and ensure communities statewide can participate in World Cup celebrations. This article originally appeared on Rockland/Westchester Journal News: NYC to host free 2026 World Cup fan events