New York City to hold free World Cup fan fests in each borough
ESPN • • sports
Key Points:
- New York City will host free World Cup watch parties and festivities across its five boroughs to provide affordable viewing options for soccer fans unable to afford match tickets.
- Event locations include Rockefeller Center in Manhattan, Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, Brooklyn Bridge Park, a shopping center near Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, and a minor league baseball stadium in Staten Island.
- A separate fan event at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, will charge a $10 admission fee, while attending matches at MetLife Stadium may involve transit costs up to $150.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the importance of accessible viewing experiences, aiming to ensure fans can enjoy the World Cup without financial strain.
- Similar free fan events are planned in other U.S. cities hosting World Cup matches.
