Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) Commissioner Mike Flynn today announced five additional "Soccer Streets" World Cup watch parties in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens, expanding a citywide initiative that will bring more than 100 free public watch parties to neighborhoods across the five boroughs during the 2026 FIFA World Cup™.
Hosted by NYC DOT, Soccer Streets transforms streets and plazas into vibrant public gathering spaces where New Yorkers and visitors can watch matches together, enjoy live performances and celebrate the cultures and communities that make New York City the soccer capital of the world.
"One of the greatest joys of this World Cup has been watching New Yorkers turn our streets into places of celebration, connection and community," said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. "From Corona to Kensington, these watch parties are bringing neighbors together across languages, cultures and backgrounds to share in the world's game. As we welcome the world to our city, we're making sure every New Yorker has the chance to be part of this historic moment close to home."
