New York City Welcomes the Official New York New Jersey World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village At Rockefeller Center
To celebrate the FIFA World Cup 26™, Rockefeller Center will transform into an immersive fan village with an interactive soccer pitch, live match viewing, musical performances, soccer legend appearances and more
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New York, NY – The FIFA World Cup 26™ New York New Jersey Host Committee (“NYNJ Host Committee”), Telemundo and Rockefeller Center, today announced an innovative partnership to host the New York New Jersey World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center July 4th to July 19th. Set against the iconic backdrop of one of the city’s most celebrated landmarks, the New York New Jersey World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center will serve as the NYNJ Host Committee’s flagship Manhattan fan experience, transforming the heart of New York City into the ultimate watch party for fans from around the globe.
“The New York New Jersey World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village brings the excitement of FIFA World Cup 26 to the iconic destinations that define our region,” said Alex Lasry, CEO, NYNJ Host Committee. “From our Fan Village at Rockefeller Center to the FIFA Fan Festival™ at Liberty State Park, we’re creating spaces for fans to gather, celebrate, and experience the tournament, whether or not they have a match ticket.”
A Global Celebration in the Heart of New York
Telemundo, the exclusive Spanish-language home of the FIFA World Cup 26™ on television in the United States, will bring its signature passion and coverage directly to Rockefeller Center, offering soccer an immersive Fan Village experience filled with live broadcasts, cultural celebrations, and the electric atmosphere of the world’s biggest sporting event—all in the heart of New York City.
The network will broadcast all 104 matches live—92 on Telemundo and 12 on Universo. In addition, every match will stream live in Spanish on Peacock.
“Telemundo and Peacock will be hosting history in 2026 in Spanish-language, and we are so excited to bring the passion of the World Cup to our NBCUniversal home at Rockefeller Center,” said Claudia Chagui, EVP, Marketing and Creative at Telemundo. “The Fan Village will connect fans from around the world through the universal language of fútbol, creating a place where we can come together to experience this historic tournament in the heart of New York City.”
“Rockefeller Center is where community gathers, and through this partnership we are able to welcome a global community to enjoy the world’s most celebrated sport,” said EB Kelly Head of Rockefeller Center and Senior Managing Director of Tishman Speyer. “Rockefeller Center is the perfect destination to deliver this once-in-a-lifetime fan experience in the heart of New York City.”
“There’s nothing quite like the energy of the world’s game and when the FIFA World Cup 26 lands in New York New Jersey, New York City will be the place to be,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “Next summer, the world’s biggest sporting event is coming to the world’s greatest city — and there’s no better place to celebrate than Rockefeller Center. The FIFA World Cup 26 will unite fans from every corner of the globe, and New York City is ready to welcome them with open arms. Together with Rockefeller Center, Telemundo, and our New York New Jersey partners, we’re turning the heart of Manhattan into the ultimate World Cup block party because when the world plays, New Yorkers celebrate.”
The Fan Village, produced by Rockefeller Center, will serve as Manhattan’s hub of celebration for the NYNJ region, complementing matches played at New York New Jersey Stadium and the landmark FIFA Fan Festival™ at Liberty State Park in Jersey City. Additional NYNJ Fan Zones across the region will be revealed in the coming months.
“The FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament—it’s an event that unites the world through sport, culture, and shared passion,” said Empire State Development President, CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight. “There’s no better stage for that global connection than New York, which reflects the world’s diversity, energy, and ambition. Hosting the World Cup is not just an honor—it’s an opportunity to showcase New York’s global spirit and drive new economic and tourism growth across the Empire State.”
Fan Village Experiences at Rockefeller Center
The New York New Jersey World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center will be the Host Committee’s flagship Manhattan fan experience, envisioned to offer a dynamic lineup of unparalleled match viewing and fan engagement experiences, along with other hospitality and entertainment throughout the tournament, including:
- The Pitch: At the heart of the Fan Village, the iconic Rink will be transformed into a vibrant soccer pitch serving as the centerpiece for live match viewing.
- Champions’ Garden: The Channel Gardens will be transformed into a living tribute to the eight (8) nations that have lifted the FIFA World Cup trophy and the legends who defined those historic moments.
- Fan Zones: Located across the Plaza is a sprawling, interactive festival where sport, culture, community, and brand engagement converge.
Learn more about FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches being held in NYNJ via the Host Committee’s website, Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok.
For news and updates, follow Rockefeller Center on Instagram @rockefellercenter and @topoftherocknyc, TikTok @rockefellercenter, Twitter/X @rockcenternyc, and Facebook @rockefellercenternyc.
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ABOUT ROCKEFELLER CENTER
For more than 90 years, Rockefeller Center has been a global icon in the heart of New York City. Conceived by John D. Rockefeller Jr. as a “city within the city,” the Center comprises 13 buildings connected by an underground concourse. Under the stewardship of owner and operator Tishman Speyer, the Center has become the city’s most dynamic place to work, play, dine, shop, and celebrate.
Rockefeller Center is home to New York’s leading attractions including The Rink, offering ice skating from October to March each year; and the Top of the Rock Observation Deck, featuring two new experiences: The Beam, recreating the iconic 1932 photo, and Skylift, elevating visitors on an open-air glass platform three stories above 30 Rock’s 70th-floor rooftop for unrivaled, unobstructed 360-degree views. Live entertainment is offered throughout the year across NBC Studios, Radio City Music Hall, the Today Show Summer Concert Series, and iNDIEPLAZA by Rough Trade.
The Center stretches along Fifth Avenue and offers nearly 50 shops on two levels for discerning shoppers seeking the best in global and local brands.
Hailed by The New York Times as the “Restaurant Event of the Year,” the Center is home to
restaurants by Michelin-starred and James Beard Award-winning chefs such as NARO, Le Rock, and Jupiter, as well as casual eateries such as Shake Shack, Miznon, Daily Provisions, FIELDTRIP, Madras Dosa and Puya Tacos. The Center boasts the city’s premier private event venues including Rainbow Room and exclusive rooftops such as 620 Loft & Garden and Radio Park.
Rockefeller Center offers an outdoor, public museum experience with more than 100 permanent art works across campus along with rotating exhibitions and the gallery at legendary auction house Christie’s. Visitors can join an official Rockefeller Center group or private VIP tour to learn about the campus’s art, architecture, and history. Rockefeller Center is open daily and features year-round public programming, events and activations on the Plaza. During the holiday season, the Center is home to the world’s most famous Christmas Tree, as well exclusive experiences such as Après Skate Chalets and Christmas Spectacular show featuring the Radio City Rockettes. For more information or to purchase tickets to attractions and programs, visit rockefellercenter.com.
About the New York New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee
The FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee is the local organizing body responsible for delivering eight FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches in the NYNJ region, including the Final match. The organization coordinates between key city and state stakeholders and FIFA to ensure world-class planning and delivery of infrastructure, facilities and services. The committee’s goal is to create the most engaging, accessible and impactful FIFA World Cup 2026™ experience for all fans, athletes, partners and NYNJ communities.
About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises leads the media industry in the production and distribution of Spanish-language content for U.S. Hispanics and audiences around the world. The company serves U.S. Hispanics through its national broadcast network, the cable network Universo, and digital platforms including the Telemundo app, a suite of FAST channels, and streaming services, such as Peacock, among others. The Telemundo Network offers Spanish-language entertainment, news, and sports content reaching 95% of U.S. Hispanic TV households in 210 markets through 30 owned stations and 91 affiliate stations. Telemundo also owns an independent station serving Puerto Rico. Anchored on Telemundo Studios, the network is the #1 producer of scripted Spanish-language content in the U.S., and the only network to produce original content specifically for US Hispanic audiences. Offering over 600 hours of reality TV shows a year, and top-rated live specials such as the Billboard Latin Music Awards and Miss Universe, Telemundo is considered the undisputed Home of Live TV in Hispanic media. The network is also the exclusive Spanish-language home of the world’s two most popular sporting events, the FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
Media Contact
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NYNJ Host Committee / Mediainquiries@nynjfwc26.com
