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 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."
"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."
"This summer is all about the World Cup, and I am so excited that Brooklynites will have access to daily programming at the World Cup Fan Zone at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Brooklynites from every corner of the world will be represented at the World Cup, and Fan Zones like the one at Brooklyn Bridge Park will ensure they too can revel in the glory and excitement of the World Cup. Thank you to Mayor Mamdani for prioritizing access and equity as we head into this historic event," said Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.
"The world's game is coming to the world's greatest city, and I'm thrilled we'll be hosting free watch parties and events right here in Brooklyn Bridge Park," said State Senator Andrew Gounardes. "This is about bringing people together, and I'm excited to watch the World Cup with folks from across the city and around the world. Thanks to Mayor Mamdani for making this happen.
"The World Cup will be a major boost for tourism, bringing visitors from around the world to experience everything our city has to offer. As the Senator representing the 29th Senate District, it is just as important that New Yorkers have the opportunity to experience the matches, and I am thrilled that one of the locations is at the Bronx Terminal Market. These fan events across the five boroughs will ensure that every New Yorker can join together to celebrate this historic event, free of charge. Thank you to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and partners in government for the efforts to bring the World Cup to all New Yorkers," said State Senator José M. Serrano.
"Kickoff of the World Cup is nearly here and we need to ensure NYC is ready for millions of visitors and residents alike. I thank Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani for their leadership in making this event more accessible to every New Yorker. I have been calling for the City and State to get game ready and this does just that," said Assemblymember Tony Simone.
"I'm proud to see Staten Island included in the NYNJ World Cup 2026 celebration. The World Cup has a way of bringing people together like nothing else, uniting communities across the globe, and it means a lot that Staten Islanders will get to share in that experience at SIUH Community Park right here at home. It's a reminder of how powerful sports can be in connecting us all," said Assemblymember Charles D. Fall.
"The FIFA World Cup brings people together across cultures and backgrounds, a spirt reflected every day in the Bronx. I'm glad Mayor Mamdani is creating a fan zone right here in the Mighty 77th District, so neighbors can come together and celebrate with passion and pride," said Assemblymember Landon Dais.
"It's not every day we get to host the World Cup right here in New York City, and bringing fan zones to every borough means all our communities get to be part of the excitement. Excited that our very own Brooklyn Bridge Park will be a fan zone bringing people together to cheer, celebrate, and experience the joy of the most beautiful game," said Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon.
"With the Mayor's announcement of fan zones across all five boroughs, more New Yorkers will be able to celebrate the World Cup in their own neighborhoods. These sites, including Rockefeller Center in my district, help ensure this global event supports local businesses, encourages economic activity beyond the stadium, and gives fans more ways to be part of the energy across New York City," said Councilmember Virginia Maloney.
"New York City's hosting of the World Cup should be an experience for all of us to enjoy. The Mamdani administration's smart selection of Emily Roebling Plaza in Brooklyn Bridge Park as a World Cup fan zone will be a great spot for epic matches and the best view in New York City," said Councilmember Lincoln Restler.
"The fan zone at Bronx Terminal Market brings the electric atmosphere of the World Cup directly to our community, creating an open space where everyone can come together to enjoy the games. I am proud we will be able to offer this experience at no charge to South Bronx residents so that we can all share the unforgettable moments of this global tournament," said Councilmember Elsie Encarnacion.
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.
