Watch Live at New York New Jersey Stadium
New York New Jersey Stadium (MetLife Stadium) hosts 8 matches with a capacity of 82,500. The deepest round is the Final. Gates typically open 2–3 hours before kickoff.
Matches
8
Capacity
82,500
Roof
Open-air
FIFA Fan Festival
Expected in Lower Manhattan or Hudson Yards. NYC hosted massive fan zones during previous World Cups in Times Square and Rockefeller Center.
FIFA Fan Festivals are free to attend and feature giant screens showing all matches, live entertainment, food, and drink. They open hours before the first match of each day.
Best Soccer Bars
- Smithfield Hall (Midtown) — the city's most famous soccer pub
- Football Factory at Legends (Midtown) — large screens, great atmosphere
- Banter (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) — hipster soccer bar
- Nevada Smiths (East Village) — classic matchday spot
- Carragher's (Times Square) — Liverpool-themed but shows all games
💡 Call ahead to reserve spots for popular knockout matches — they fill up fast.
Community Watch Parties
Expect community watch parties in Jackson Heights (Latin American community), Astoria (Greek/Brazilian), and Bay Ridge. Many NYC neighborhoods have strong ties to qualifying nations.
TV & Streaming
All matches available on FOX/FS1 (free over-the-air for FOX matches) and Telemundo/Peacock in Spanish. Matches in NYC timezone (ET) are the most convenient for local viewing.
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