ONYX EQUITIES ANNOUNCED AS FIRST OFFICIAL NEW YORK NEW JERSEY WORLD CUP 26 HOST CITY SUPPORTER
NEWARK, NJ, July 16, 2025 – The FIFA World Cup 26™ New York New Jersey Host Committee (“NYNJ Host Committee”) today announced Onyx Equities (“Onyx”) as its first Official New York New Jersey World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter. With a multimillion-dollar commitment from New Jersey-based real estate firm Onyx, this partnership reflects a shared vision of delivering a world-class event, as well as fostering meaningful community legacies that will inspire and benefit generations long after the FIFA World Cup 2026™.
As part of this commitment, Onyx will support the legacy partnership between the NYNJ Host Committee and the U.S. Soccer Foundation to develop equitable and inclusive access to soccer in New York New Jersey. Onyx announced today that it will donate a mini-pitch in the New York New Jersey region by 2026 — creating space for play, connection, and opportunity for years to come.
Onyx’s support brings together its portfolio of sub-brands to share in this opportunity, including the best-in-class Vermella residential brand; nationally recognized North East Science & Technology Center (“NEST”) life sciences and technology campus; and the prestigious Class A+ office campuses, Arbors at Parsippany and Gateway Center in downtown Newark. Today’s announcement underscores Onyx’s commitment to advancing local development and supporting the vibrant communities in which it operates.
“The announcement of Onyx Equities’ support today embodies the spirit of collaboration and community partnership that is essential for the success of the FIFA World Cup 2026,” said Alex Lasry, CEO of the NYNJ Host Committee. “The Host Committee is excited that our first supporter is a homegrown firm that understands the importance of championing our region as we prepare to welcome the world. Together, we are not only bringing a world-class event to the region but also creating a lasting legacy rooted in opportunity, inclusion, and the unifying power of the world’s most exciting game.”
Onyx will also be integrated into the FIFA Fan Festival™ NYNJ, set to take place at Liberty State Park in Jersey City, NJ. Expected to be the tournament’s most expansive and spectacular fan destination, the festival will welcome tens of thousands of fans per day over 39 days from June 11 to July 19, 2026, featuring real-time match broadcasts, world-class live entertainment, interactive fan experiences, and extensive sponsorship activations.
“We are thrilled to support an event of this magnitude right here in New Jersey,” said John Saraceno, co-founder of Onyx Equities. “Our support is not just about visibility; it’s about creating opportunities for community engagement and driving economic growth that will benefit our region long after the final whistle.”
“We are also excited that our properties, Gateway Center and The Junction, will be ready to serve as a hub for the games throughout the year,” said Jonathan Schultz, Co-Founder and Managing Principal of Onyx Equities. “We are not only proud to be involved in promoting the world’s most watched sporting event, but also want to truly embrace the culture of the sport and international fans who are visiting New Jersey for the experience. It truly will be a Junction for the fans who are coming to our great region to experience the excitement of the games.”
Among special promotional benefits to the Onyx group:
- Gateway Center, a premier mixed-used development co-owned by Onyx Equities, has been designated the exclusive urban office campus for the NYNJ Host Committee.
- Vermella, a luxury residential brand, has been named the exclusive residential/apartment supporter for the New Jersey region of the NYNJ Host Committee.
- NEST (“The Northeast Science and Technology Center”), a 100-acre class-A research & development campus co-owned by Onyx Equities, has been named the exclusive life sciences and technology real estate campus partner for the New Jersey region of the NYNJ Host Committee.
- Arbors at Parsippany, a five-building office campus co-owned by Onyx Equities, has been designated the exclusive suburban office campus for the New Jersey region of the NYNJ Host Committee.
ABOUT THE FIFA WORLD CUP 2026™ NYNJ HOST COMMITTEE
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ NYNJ Host Committee is the local organizing body responsible for delivering eight matches, including the Final. The NYNJ Committee coordinates between city and state stakeholders and FIFA to ensure world-class delivery of infrastructure, services, and fan experiences. Its mission: to create the most engaging, inclusive, and impactful World Cup experience for fans, athletes, partners, and communities.
ABOUT ONYX EQUITIES, LLC
Headquartered in Newark, New Jersey, Onyx Equities, LLC is a leading, full-service real estate firm specializing in investment, asset repositioning and ground-up development. Since its founding in 2004, Onyx has acquired more than $4.5 billion worth of diverse real estate assets throughout New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania, and has executed over $1.1 billion in capital improvement projects under its signature repositioning program. Driving Onyx’s success is its deep understanding of the development process and core geographic markets, a seasoned team of expertise in all facets of real estate, and its adaptability to market conditions and the experience gained from managing over 70 MSF since inception. Throughout its esteemed portfolio of properties, Onyx takes aim at increasing operational efficiency, tenant satisfaction and long-term value to create dynamic commercial, residential and mixed-use environments of the highest quality. For more information about Onyx Equities, visit OnyxEquites.com.
ABOUT THE NORTHEAST SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER (NEST)
The Northeast Science and Technology (NEST) Center is a purpose-built research and development campus that serves as a hub of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and life science innovation. The campus boasts more than 2-million-square-feet of facilities, including 1.4 million square feet of state-of-the-art laboratory buildings and multiple customizable development opportunities — offering organizations solutions for today and limitless possibilities for tomorrow. Located less than 14 miles from New York City along the Garden State Parkway in Kenilworth, NJ, the NEST Center solves an immediate need for turn-key life science property in the tri-state region and across the United States. The campus has become the new home of companies seeking high-caliber facilities with access to New Jersey’s highly educated life sciences labor pool and proximity to regional infrastructure and thoroughfares. For more information about NEST, visit NestCenter.com.
ABOUT VERMELLA RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES:
Vermella, from Russo Development, is the leading luxury residential community brand in New Jersey, earning a reputation for well-planned developments that are distinguished by their emphasis on detail and quality. With more than 5,400 luxury apartments delivered in 11 New Jersey municipalities and a pipeline of more than 3,500 additional apartments Russo’s residential footprint will be one of the most impressive in the state. Russo Development also is one of the most active, privately held developers of industrial, data center, residential, and mixed-use projects in northern New Jersey. Over its 50-year plus history, Russo has completed more than sixty (60) industrial projects and has become one of the largest owners of data center space. To learn more about Russo Development, please visit www.russodevelopment.com.
ABOUT ARBORS AT PARSIPPANY:
Located in the heart of Parsippany, New Jersey, The Arbors at Parsippany is a 60-acre, five-building office campus co-owned by Onyx Equities and Axonic Capital Group. Since acquisition, The Arbors has been transformed by over $10 million of sweeping capital improvements, introducing spectacular lobby atriums, new building infrastructure, and modern amenities such as a 5,200 SF fitness center, entertainment lounges, multiple onsite cafes, indoor/outdoor meeting spaces, and more. The campus features cutting edge Class A office space, convenient access to major highways, ample parking, social programming and onsite events, and beautifully landscaped surroundings, fostering a collaborative atmosphere for tenants and their employees. For more information about The Arbors, visit TheArborsAtParsippany.com.
ABOUT GATEWAY CENTER:
Home to the NYNJ World Cup Host Committee, Gateway Center is a premier mixed-use development located in the vibrant heart of downtown Newark, New Jersey, featuring three Class A office towers linked by over 100,000 square feet of best-in-class retail and dining space and a direct skybridge connection to Newark Penn Station. Acquired by Onyx Equities and Axonic Capital Group in 2018, Gateway has undergone a remarkable $60 million transformation, bringing the vision of world-renowned architect Gensler to life and providing upgraded exterior facades, brand-new lobbies, modern and flexible office space, tech-forward collaborative spaces, a new parking garage, and more. For more information, please visit GatewayNJ.com.
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