Explore the Region

Global Stage, Local Heart

From world-class entertainment to iconic landmarks and rich cultural experiences, this is more than a tournament, it’s a once-in-a-lifetime celebration. NYNJ’s populations hail from more than 130 countries and speak over 600 different languages and dialects, so you’ll never be too far from a piece of home or your favorite team’s supporters. Whether you’re here for a match or immersing yourself in everything the region has to offer, unforgettable moments await at every turn.

Highlights

See the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, Niagara Falls, and explore renowned cultural institutions like the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Liberty Science Center, and the Brooklyn Museum.

Entertainment

From Broadway shows and beach boardwalks to iconic concerts, street festivals, and world-class dining, there’s something for everyone — 24/7.

Where to Stay

From luxury hotels to boutique stays, New York City, New York State, and New Jersey offer accommodations to fit every style and budget.

Getting Around

Arriving in the New York New Jersey region is easy—whether you’re flying in from around the world or traveling by train from another city. NYNJ is served by major international airports and a robust intercity rail network, giving fans multiple, convenient ways to arrive.

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GETTING TO NYNJ

Arriving in the New York New Jersey region is easy—whether you’re flying in from around the world or traveling by train from another city. NYNJ is served by major international airports and a robust intercity rail network, giving fans multiple, convenient ways to arrive. Fans can also explore the guide linked below to traveling the Northeast U.S. by rail, including easy connections to other World Cup host cities such as Philadelphia and Boston.

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TRANSPORTATION

FIFA World Cup 2026™ NYNJ Local Airports

Welcome World
Rewards Program

Introducing the Welcome World Rewards Program

The Official Local Business Platform of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ NYNJ Host Committee

The Welcome World Rewards Program is your free, mixed reality connection to the local side of the FIFA World Cup 26™ — connecting you with some of the shops, restaurants, cultural institutions, and community fan events that make New York and New Jersey extraordinary.

Now Through the Final Whistle — The program runs from now through the end of the tournament, so there’s always a reason to keep exploring. Whether you’re a local discovering your own backyard or a fan traveling in for the World Cup, the Welcome World Rewards Program is your all-access pass to explore New York and New Jersey.

Here’s how it works:

📲 Sign Up— Access the Welcome World Space by scanning the QR codes on signage placed around participating businesses, or jump in directly at the link below on your mobile device.

📍Check In at Participating Locations — Visit participating businesses, cultural institutions, and community fan events in person. Once you’re there, digitally “check in” within the location’s geofenced area to earn your points. The more you explore, the more you earn. The more you earn, the bigger the prizes you can redeem.

🏆 Win Big — Redeem your points for high-value prizes, exclusive experiences, signed sports memorabilia, and other exciting prizes you won’t want to miss.

The world is coming. Your exploration starts now.

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Official Welcome World Rewards Program Rules: Program Period: June 1, 2026 – July 19, 2026

(1) Program Overview & Eligibility

The Welcome World Rewards Program ("Program") is operated by the New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee (“NYNJ Host Committee”) on a platform built and managed by Fabric Global PBC ("Fabric"). The Program allows program participants ("Participants") to check in at enrolled businesses, cultural institutions and community fan events (“Enrolled Locations”) throughout the New York New Jersey region to earn points redeemable for prizes.

Age requirement. Participants must be 18 years of age or older to register and participate in the Program.
Alcohol venue restriction. Participants under the age of 21 may not check in at any establishment that requires patrons to be 21 or older under applicable law.
No purchase necessary. No purchase is required to participate, earn points, or redeem prizes. Incidental costs associated with participation, including but not limited to transportation, travel time, or attendance at designated community fan events do not constitute a 'purchase' for purposes of this Program.

Acceptance of Rules. Registering for or participating in the Program constitutes acceptance of these Program Rules and the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy of the Host Committee and Terms of Use and Privacy Policy of Fabric.

(2) Check-ins & Point Accumulation

Location sharing is required. Participants must enable device location sharing to check in at any Enrolled Location. Check-ins cannot be completed without verified location data.
Point values. Each Enrolled Location is assigned a point value between 1 and 15 points per check-in. Point values may be adjusted at any time without prior notice. Adjustments to point values should not impact already accumulated points.
Points are non-transferable. Points have no monetary value and may not be combined across accounts.
Prohibited conduct.
- Use of GPS spoofing, location falsification software, emulators, VPNs, or any other means to simulate physical presence at a check-in location is strictly prohibited and constitutes a material violation of these Rules with consequences up to account termination and forfeiture of points and prizes.
- An individual user is prohibited from using multiple email accounts, separate browsers or devices to accumulate additional points simultaneously on multiple accounts with consequences up to account termination and forfeiture of points and prizes.

(3) Prizes — General Conditions

Limited Availability. All prizes are available in limited quantities and are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until supply is exhausted. Availability is not guaranteed.
Limited Redemption. Individuals may be limited to a single redemption given the limited nature of the prizes and to ensure prizes are redeemed by multiple fans. There is a strictly enforced 1 FIFA World Cup 26 Match Tickets redemption per Participant restriction.
No cash value. Prizes are offered at no monetary value to the receiving Participant and may not be exchanged for cash, credit, or any other consideration. Non-transferable. Prizes may only be redeemed by the registered account holder who earned the qualifying points.
Right to modify. The NYNJ Host Committee and Fabric reserve the right to add, remove, modify, or substitute any prize or prize category at any time prior to redemption, without notice to Participants.
FIFA World Cup 26 Match Tickets. By receiving FIFA World Cup 2026™ match tickets to attend as guests of NYNJ Host Committee, the receiving Participant acknowledges and agrees that:
- Tickets provided may not be resold, transferred for value, or posted on any resale platform.
- All tickets transferred through the Program are final, non-refundable, and non-exchangeable.
- Transferred tickets do not include any intellectual property rights, sponsorship rights, recognition, branding, or promotional benefits.
- Ticket recipients assume all risks and liabilities arising from their use of the stadium ticket.
- All received tickets are subject to FIFA's applicable ticket terms and conditions, available here.
- There is a strictly enforced 1 FIFA World Cup 26 Match Tickets redemption per Participant restriction.

(4) Physical Prize Redemption

In-person redemption may be required. Physical prizes may require in-person redemption at designated locations during designated redemption windows, as stated via the Program’s communications.
Redemption manners, locations and dates are subject to change. Participants are responsible for monitoring Program communications for any updates.
Unclaimed prizes. Physical prizes not claimed during the designated redemption window may, at the NYNJ Host Committee's sole discretion, be fulfilled by mail or courier. Participants are strongly encouraged to redeem prizes in person during any set designated redemption windows, as mail fulfillment is not guaranteed.

(5) Digital Prize Redemption

Fulfillment method. Digital prizes are fulfilled either automatically upon redemption or manually by Fabric on behalf of the Program, based on prize type.
Event tickets. Primary event tickets (e.g. sports and concert tickets) are offered as digital prizes and fulfilled by Fabric on behalf of the Program.
Ticketmaster events. Participants awarded tickets to events distributed via Ticketmaster must hold or create an active Ticketmaster account registered to the same email address used to register for the Program. Tickets will be delivered to that Ticketmaster account.
MLB events. Participants awarded tickets to MLB games must hold or create an active MLB Ballpark App account registered to the same email address used to register for the Program. Tickets will be delivered to that account.

Important: Tickets are digitally delivered to the account associated with your Program registration email. If those email addresses do not match, tickets cannot be delivered. Neither the NYNJ Host Committee nor Fabric is responsible for tickets that cannot be delivered due to an email address mismatch. Users are responsible for ensuring their accounts are registered with a matching email address before redeeming a ticket prize. The Program is not a lottery, raffle, sweepstakes, or any other game of chance, and should not be construed as such. All prizes available through the Program, whether redeemed via point accumulation or through attendance at designated community fan events, are offered as the fulfillment of a defined exchange in which participants earn eligibility through specific, deterministic actions.

Point-based redemption. Prizes redeemed with accumulated points through the Program's are available to any eligible registered user who accumulates the required point threshold through qualifying check-ins and user actions. No element of chance governs prize availability or award; prizes are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis to users who meet the redemption criteria.
Fan event redemption. Prizes made available at designated community fan events are offered on the same first-come, first-served basis to attendees who satisfy the applicable eligibility criteria for that event. Attendance at a fan event does not guarantee prize availability.

(6) Program Integrity & Enforcement

The NYNJ Host Committee and Fabric reserve the right to deny prize fulfillment, void accumulated points, or permanently suspend any Participant account or Enrolled Location found to have violated these Program Rules and/or the integrity of the Program. Violations include but are not limited to:

GPS spoofing or location falsification
Use of bots, scripts, bots or other automated tools
Account sharing or creation of multiple accounts by a single individual
Collusion with other users
Any other deceptive or fraudulent activity

Enforcement decisions are made by Fabric on behalf of the Program and decisions are final and there is no appeals process.

(7) Program Modifications & Termination

Right to modify. The Host Committee and Fabric reserve the right to modify, suspend, or terminate the Program at any time, with or without notice, for any reason.
Effective date of changes. Changes to these Program Rules become effective upon posting to the Program’s platform. Continued participation following any modification constitutes acceptance of the revised Program Rules.

Termination. In the event of Program termination, any unredeemed points will be forfeited and no compensation will be provided.

(8) Data, Privacy & Governing Terms

Location data collected during check-ins is subject to the Privacy Policies of the Host Committee (nynjfwc26.com/privacy-policy) and Fabric (fabric.space/privacy). By enabling location sharing and participating in the Program, users consent to the collection and use of location data as described in those policies.
These Program Rules are governed by the Terms and Conditions of the New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee, Inc. and Terms of Use of Fabric Global PBC. In the event of any conflict between these Rules and those Terms, the more restrictive provision applies.

(9) Enrolled Locations — Participation & Additional Limitation of Liability

Enrolled Locations participate voluntarily. By submitting an enrollment application and being accepted into the Program, each Enrolled Location additionally acknowledges and agrees that:

The NYNJ Host Committee and Fabric make no representations or warranties regarding the commercial outcomes of participation, including but not limited to foot traffic, revenue, customer volume, or business performance.
The NYNJ Host Committee and Fabric are not responsible for the conduct of Program Participants at or near any Enrolled Location, including any damage, loss, injury, or dispute arising from a Participant's visit.
The NYNJ Host Committee and Fabric are not liable for any adverse business outcomes, reputational harm, or other losses — direct or indirect — arising from or related to an Enrolled Location's participation in the Program.
Enrolled Locations are responsible for their own compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and licensing requirements in connection with their participation.
The NYNJ Host Committee and Fabric reserve the right to remove any Enrolled Location from the Program at any time, with or without cause.

Skyline to Shoreline Road Tour

The official FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ Host Committee Skyline to Shoreline Road Tour is bringing the excitement and energy of the World Cup directly to communities across New York and New Jersey this summer—from city streets to boardwalks. Fans can experience interactive soccer activities, music, giveaways, photo opportunities, and pop-up experiences designed to celebrate the spirit of the World Cup and the culture and pride of our region.

Art of the Game

Artwork by Wilson. Photo by Megan Maloy for ARTS 14C.

Artwork by Thomas. Photo by Megan Maloy for ARTS 14C.

Artwork by Smith. Photo by Megan Maloy for ARTS 14C.

Artwork by Sahin. Photo by Megan Maloy for ARTS 14C.

Artwork by Ramirez. Photo by Megan Maloy for ARTS 14C.

The Art of the Game is a public art program of the New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee, in partnership with ARTS 14C.

Created for FIFA World Cup 2026™, The Art of the Game transforms the world’s most recognized symbol of sport into a series of monumental public sculptures by twenty-three internationally recognized artists.

The reimagined six-foot soccer ball sculptures are installed across New York City and New Jersey, inviting residents and visitors to experience contemporary art in public spaces throughout the summer of 2026. After the games have ended, the art will remain on public view, a lasting legacy of the 2026 World Cup.

The Art of the Game Online Auction

Christie’s is thrilled to be offering a select group of these works, including sculptures by Hank Willis Thomas, Katherine Bernhardt and Bony Ramirez, in an online auction. A portion of the proceeds from this online sale will benefit ARTS 14C and Studio in a School.

The works for sale will be exhibited from June 11th through to September 3rd at the following locations:

Fred Wilson: Hudson Yards
Tomokazu Matsuyama: Columbus Circle
Hank Willis Thomas: Christie’s Rockefeller Center
Katherine Bernhardt: Christie’s Rockefeller Center
The work for sale will be exhibited from June 11th – July 20th:
Bony Ramirez: New York/New Jersey Stadium*

Online Auction Bidding

Community Events and Toolkit

Download the updated NYNJ Community & Local Business Toolkit — your complete guide to getting involved. Inside: tips and tricks for local businesses, fan engagement opportunities, branding guidance, and more.

Excited to Explore the NYNJ region? Join the Welcome World Rewards Program — local businesses get discovered by millions of fans, and visitors earn points and unlock exclusive prizes by exploring the region. Learn more here.

Looking for World Cup-related events near you? Browse our community events calendar.

Planning a watch party or public viewing event? Review the public viewing guidance document and visit FIFA’s Public Viewing website for licensing requirements and next steps.

Community Events

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