Fan Zone Queens + Fan Village Rockefeller Center
The crossroads of the world becomes the crossroads of football
Your Fan Zone Guide
The FIFA Fan Festival in New York / New Jersey is where you celebrate the World Cup with tens of thousands of fellow fans from around the world. Held at Fan Zone Queens + Fan Village Rockefeller Center, this free outdoor celebration runs for the entire tournament with giant screens, live music, food from every continent, and an electric atmosphere that only a global sporting event can create.
New York's FIFA Fan Festival will bring the world's game to the heart of the metropolitan area. While the official location is still to be announced by FIFA, expect a massive celebration with giant screens, world-class food, live entertainment, and the electric energy that only New York can deliver. Stay tuned for venue details - this is going to be one of the biggest fan festivals on the planet.
This guide covers everything you need to know: how to get there, what to expect, where to eat nearby, insider tips, and answers to your most common questions.
Fan Zone Queens + Fan Village Rockefeller Center
USTA Billie Jean King Center, Flushing, NY + 45 Rockefeller Plaza, NY
What to Expect
Giant Screens
1/6Multiple colossal LED screens visible from blocks away broadcasting every match
Live Music Stage
2/6NYC's finest DJs and artists performing hip-hop, Latin beats, and global sounds
Global Food Court
3/6Food trucks and vendors from Little Italy to Chinatown serving world cuisine
Skills Arena
4/6FIFA interactive challenges, freestyle battles, and VR penalty shootouts
Cultural Stage
5/6Performances celebrating the cultures of competing nations
Family Zone
6/6Kid-friendly area with mini pitches, face painting, and football activities
Getting There
Subway
1/2/3, N/Q/R/W, 7, S
Times Square-42nd St station is directly beneath the fan zone. Multiple subway lines converge here from all five boroughs.
Buy an OMNY tap-to-pay card or use contactless payment. Avoid express trains during peak hours - locals take them all.
NJ Transit + PATH
From NJ cities
NJ Transit to Penn Station (34th St), then walk 8 blocks north. Or PATH train to 33rd St.
If staying in New Jersey near MetLife Stadium, NJ Transit runs express trains to Penn Station on match days.
Bus
M42, M104, M7
Crosstown buses along 42nd St stop at Times Square. The M7 runs up Broadway.
Buses can be slow in midtown traffic. Subway is faster for most routes.
Walk
Times Square is walkable from most Manhattan hotels. Grand Central is 10 min east, Penn Station 10 min south.
Manhattan is a walking city. Grab comfortable shoes and enjoy the street energy.
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16 Cities, One Global Festival
The New York / New Jersey fan zone is open june 11-july 19, 2026. Check individual city schedules as dates vary by location.
Eat Nearby
Los Tacos No. 1
Mexican
Legendary taco spot in Chelsea Market known for authentic street-style tacos
Rooftop at The Knickerbocker
Iconic rooftop bar overlooking Times Square with craft cocktails and match screens
Joe's Pizza
Pizza
Classic NYC slice joint - a New York institution since 1975
Bryant Park
Beautiful green space perfect for relaxing between matches, just steps away
Stumptown Coffee
Portland-born craft coffee roasters for your morning fuel-up
Insider Tips
Arrive at least 2 hours before kick-off for the biggest matches - Times Square fills up fast.
Bring a portable phone charger. You'll want to share the atmosphere all day long.
Street vendors sell flags, face paint, and scarves along Broadway - great for getting into the spirit.
The fan zone is cashless. Make sure you have a card or mobile payment ready.
Late-night restaurants in Hell's Kitchen (9th Ave) are perfect for post-match dining.
NYC subway runs 24/7 - no need to rush home after late matches.
Weather in New York / New Jersey
June - July 2026
Bring sunscreen, a portable fan, and a light rain jacket for surprise showers
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