Not having a ticket for a match won't stop you from the excitement of the World Cup. There are Fan Zones in all five boroughs, plus plenty of gathering spots on the Jersey side as well. Bars and restaurants all across New York (and NJ) will be lighting up big screens for high-energy watch parties. Here are our top picks for where to enjoy the games with fellow fans (allegiances noted in red where connections are strongest).
MIDTOWN
The city’s highest density of pubs has to be in Midtown Manhattan, where soccer fans congregate at all hours when matches are playing in distant time zones. A top destination for watch parties is Stout (pictured above), with prime locations, massive arrays of HD screens, and traditional pub atmospheres that mirror the intensity of being there live. In Midtown, look for Stout Penn Station (215 W. 35th St.), Stout Grand Central (60 E. 41st St.), and Stout Bryant Park (109 W. 39th St.) If you’re in Lower Manhattan, steer yourself to Stout Financial District.
Other Midtown possibilities include:
The Ainsworth Midtown – 45 E. 33rd St.
The Churchill – 45 E. 28th St., England
Everdene Terrace at Virgin Hotels New York City – 1227 Broadway
Football Factory at Legends – 6 W. 33rd St.
Hibernia Bar – 401 W. 50th St.
Jack Demsey’s – 36 W. 33rd St.
Jack Doyle’s – 240 W. 35th St., Ireland
Long Acre Tavern – 146 W. 47th St., Team USA
McHale’s Bar & Grill – 251 W. 51st St.
Mustang Harry’s – 352 Seventh Ave.
Side Door – 151 E. 57th St.
UPPER EAST SIDE
East End Bar & Grill – 1672 Third Ave.
Hendrickson’s – 1122 First Ave.
Jones Wood Foundry – 401 E. 76th St., England
Meller’s Sports Hub and Grill – 1702 Second Ave.
Plug Uglies UES – 1495 First Ave.
Treadwell Park – 1125 First Ave.
UPPER WEST SIDE
Amsterdam Ale House – 340 Amsterdam Ave., English Premier League
Blondies Sports – 212 W. 79th St.
Bodega 88 – 573 Columbus Ave., Latin America
Dive Bar – 732 Amsterdam Ave.
The Gin Mill – 442 Amsterdam Ave.
Jake’s Dilemma – 430 Amsterdam Ave., Team USA
Lion’s Head Tavern – 995 Amsterdam Ave.
The Throwback – 710 Amsterdam Ave., Team USA
CHELSEA
City Winery New York City (25 11th Ave. at Hudson River Park) brings together great bites, wine to match, and views to remember. There’s live music and comedy on two stages here nightly, plus they’ll be setting up big screens for all the World Cup action.
Other Chelsea options include:
The Ainsworth Chelsea – 122 W. 26th St.
Bounce Sporting Club – 55 W. 21st St.
Flannery’s Bar – 205 W. 14th St., Ireland/English Premier League/Chelsea FC
La Nacional – 239 W. 14th St., Spain/Real Madrid/Barça
Smithfield Hall – 138 W. 25th St., Manchester United
GREENWICH VILLAGE
The rustic design and soaring ceilings of Houston Hall (222 W. Houston St.) create a perfect backdrop for the match—even better when it’s projected on the beer hall’s 12-foot screens. A lively crowd digs into empanadas, truffle fries, crispy wings, and jumbo Bavarian pretzels, joined by a variety of craft beers on tap.
Other Village options:
Amity Hall – 80 W. 3rd St., English Premier League
The Red Lion – 151 Bleecker St.
EAST VILLAGE/LOWER EAST SIDE
11th St. Bar – 510 E. 11th St., AS Roma/Serie A
The Ainsworth East Village – 64 Third Ave.
Bowery Beer Garden – 93 Bowery
Loreley Beer Garden – 7 Rivington St., Germany
O’Hanlon’s – 349 E. 14th St., Arsenal
Sláinte Bar and Lounge – 304 Bowery
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
Beckett’s – 48 Stone St. English Premier League
Carraghers – 17 John St., Liverpool
Industry Kitchen – 70 South St.
London & Martin Co. – 6 Stone St., English Premier League
Stout NYC – 90 John St.
Treadwell Park Downtown – 301 S. End Ave.
Watermark Beach – 78 South St., Pier 15
NEW JERSEY
Sport and nightlife come together at Club26 at Harborside (210 Hudson St., Jersey City). Every match night will come loaded with DJs, tasty bites, premium drinks, and special VIP guests. If you take your eyes off the game you’ll find stunning waterfront views looking across to Manhattan. There’s rooftop energy after dark. Other Jersey watch party spots include:
Blu on the Hudson – 1200 Harbor Blvd., Weehawken
Legends FC – 102 York St., Jersey City
Madd Hatter – 221 Washington St., Hoboken
Mulligan’s Pub – 159 First St., Hoboken
Pilsener Haus & Biergarten – 1422 Grand St., Hoboken, Germany/Central Europe
Redd’s Restaurant & Biergarten – 317 Liberty St., Carlstadt
QUEENS
Bar 43 – 43-06 43rd St., Sunnyside, Arsenal, NYCFC
Boca Juniors Restaurant – 81-08 Queens Blvd., Elmhurst, Argentina
El Basurero – 32-17 Steinway St., Astoria, Colombia
La Gran Uruguaya – 85-02 37th Ave., Jackson Heights, Uruguay
La Roja de Todos – 132-01 14th Ave., College Point, Chile
Rivercrest – 33-15 Ditmars Blvd., Astoria, American Outlaws/Team USA
BROOKLYN
Banter – 132 Havemeyer St., Williamsburg
Bar Tabac – 128 Smith St., Cobble Hill, France
Berry Park – 4 Berry St., Williamsburg
Black Horse Pub – 568 Fifth Ave., Park Slope, England
Brooklyn Bowl – 61 Wythe Ave., Williamsburg
Kent Ale House – 51 Kent Ave., Williamsburg
Miss Favela – 57 S. 5th St., Williamsburg, Brazil
The Monro Pub – 481 Fifth Ave., Park Slope, Liverpool FC
Socceria – 46 Norman Ave., Greenpoint
FAN VILLAGES NYC
30 Rockefeller Plaza | July 6–July 19
The official NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center brings World Cup excitement to the heart of Manhattan. In addition to interactive experiences, family-friendly programming, and brand activations, highlights include:
Champions’ Garden: Rock Center is a masterpiece of urban design, with Art Deco flourishes throughout. The landscaped Channel Gardens will honor the eight nations that have won a FIFA World Cup, with tributes to legendary stars.
The Pitch: Rock Center’s iconic ice rink has been transformed into a high-tech soccer pitch. Expect celebrity exhibitions and youth clinics.
Big Screens: Live match broadcasts provide a place for fans to come together.
NYNJ World Cup 26 Queens Group Stage HQ
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center | June 11–June 27
In the “World’s Borough,” the home of the US Open transforms into a soccer headquarters. During the Group Stage matches, look for an immersive celebration of the world’s game.
Brooklyn Fan Zone
Brooklyn Bridge Park | June 13–July 19
Sprawling along the East River, city settings don’t come much more scenic than this. Expect match day energy complemented by food, music, and programming that reflects Brooklyn’s standing as a cultural capital.
Bronx Fan Zone
Bronx Terminal Market | June 13–14
Look for a high-energy, community-driven scene with local food, family-friendly experiences, and cultural programming.
Staten Island Fan Zone
SIUH Community Park | June 29–July 2
The baseball stadium here is home to the minor league Staten Island FerryHawks, sited near the ferry terminal with views across New York Harbor. The activation here will be a relaxed, family-oriented fan scene.
Jersey Fan Hub
Sports Illustrated Stadium, Harrison, NJ
June 14–July 15
If you’re not holding a ticket for a New York New Jersey Stadium match, this is a pretty great alternative. The official New Jersey fan experience is set right on the pitch of the 25,000-seat stadium of Major League Soccer’s New York Red Bulls. A massive 60-foot screen shows live matches. The Fan Hub will be open 16 days: eight Group Stage and eight Knockout Stage dates. Opening day is a Family Day celebration with Kidz Bop Live. New to the stadium is the entertainment space Hype House, with 20 massive TVs and a 360-degree bar.
39 DAYS OF NON‑STOP SOCCER MAGIC AT NEW JERSEY'S AMERICAN DREAM
Just a blink from NYC on the New Jersey side is American Dream, a unique mix of shopping and recreation. The largest indoor theme park in the Western Hemisphere is here; Nickelodeon Universe takes inspiration from the network’s favorite shows, from Dora the Explorer to PAW Patrol. Bring a swimsuit for DreamWorks Water Park, North America’s largest indoor waterpark, where one of the world’s tallest hydromagnetic water coasters is joined by more than 40 rides, slides, and attractions. That’s on top of shopping, dining, skiing, and so much more, all less than 5 miles from Times Square. Starting Thursday, June 11th, American Dream is transforming into the ultimate soccer celebration destination. Think massive viewing events, original programming, celebrity drop‑ins, brand takeovers, water park parties, and many, many surprises.
Activations and Attractions
The Soccer Factory. A museum dedicated entirely to Diego Maradona.
The Messi Experience. Nine immersive installations use 3D visuals, holograms, and AI technology to put you in Lionel Messi’s shoes.
Viewing parties. Catch the matches on giant screens.
Pre-game marches. Federations from Brazil, France, Germany, and Morocco will host pregame hype events before fans march to New York New Jersey Stadium.
Celeb spotting. Major stars and soccer legends are slated to make appearances.
1 American Dream Way, East Rutherford, NJ, 833-263-7326, americandream.com
OTHER JERSEY EVENTS
World Cup Fan Festival, Christopher Columbus Drive, Jersey City June 12
World Cup Concert, American Dream, East Rutherford June 13
World Cup Fan Festival, Overpeck Park, Bergen County June 14
World Cup Skills Day, Taylor Park, Millburn June 20
World Cup Fan Festival, Laurel Hill Park, Secaucus June 21
World Cup Fan Festival, Mulberry Plaza, Newark June 24
World Cup Fan Festival, Downtown East Rutherford and Rutherford, June 26
World Cup Final Viewing Party, Taylor Park, Millburn July 19
WORLD CUP AT HUDSON YARDS
AL FRESCO WATCH PARTY
A great communal gathering point is The Backyard at Hudson Yards. A 30-foot outdoor screen shows movies and sports and you can expect World Cup matches to be in the mix. The plaza is huge so there’s plenty of room to spread out. (While you’re here, don’t miss the Vessel, an intricate structure with flights of stairs leading to unique views of the city. One of the official FIFA World Cup 2026 merchandise stores is also here, in the Public Square and Gardens.)
- FIFA World Cup 2026™ watch parties with matches broadcast on the spectacular 30-foot outdoor screen through the July 19th finals; full schedule here
- Two FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Merchandise Stores: Level 3 of The Shops and at the Public Square & Gardens
- One-of-a-kind fan events including Fly Your Flag at Vessel and Spot the Bag for a chance to win tickets to the finals party at Edge
- Adidas TRIONDA – FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Match Ball Showcase through June 19th
- Home of Football: Home & Away, June 22nd through July 19th, bringing together historic jerseys, trophies, photos and film from the never-before-seen Manzano Family Collection
WORLD CUP WATCH PARTIES AT INTREPID
The Intrepid Museum will host public watch parties for more than 50 World Cup matches on Pier 86, providing a dramatic and unique setting to cheer on your favorite team. Fifteen large screens will be set up between towers two and three on the Pier; food and beverage will be available for purchase. The 39-day tournament runs from June 11th through July 19th. Visit IntrepidMuseum.org for the complete schedule of World Cup matches that will be shown and more information.
WORLD CUP ACTIVATION
Photo: Alvaro Keding/© AMNH
The American Museum of Natural History is also getting on the World Cup bandwagon. In addition to current exhibition For the Win: Objects of Sports Excellence, this Saturday is a World Cup, World Cultures Celebration. Look for a full day of live match screenings on big screens throughout the museum, and musical performances representing Brazil and Morocco in addition to other cultural performances.
Even celebrity chefs are getting in on the action. David Burke Tavern highlights modern American cuisine, often with show-stopping presentations. During matches, there will be beer promotions and giveaways from international brands. Argentinian World Cup legend Ubaldo “Pato” Fillol is now known for his winemaking. He’ll appear at Park Ave Kitchen by David Burke on Friday, June 12th for tastings and bottle signings. This two-for-one restaurant, with a formal dine-in brasserie on one side and a more casual to-stay area on the other, will be hosting match parties all through the tournament.
