NYNJ World Cup 26 Fan Zone Queens Expands NYNJ’s Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Celebration
The new neighborhood hub for match viewings, live programming, entertainment, and community celebration
Queens, NY — The FIFA World Cup 2026™ New York New Jersey Host Committee (“NYNJ Host Committee”), today announced that the iconic USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will transform into an immersive fan experience for select group-stage matches of the FIFA World Cup 2026™. The NYNJ World Cup 26 Fan Zone Queens, produced by Live Nation, will take place at Louis Armstrong Stadium from June 17 to June 28, 2026.
Set against the backdrop of the world’s borough, the NYNJ World Cup 26 Fan Zone Queens will serve as a flagship fan destination for the NYNJ region, offering local families, diverse communities, and entrenched soccer fans an immersive celebration of the world’s game.
“We are bringing the world’s game to the world’s borough! By transforming the world-renowned USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center into an immersive fan experience, we are creating a flagship destination for the FIFA World Cup 26 right here in Queens,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “From June 17 to June 28, 2026, Louis Armstrong Stadium will come alive with football fans at the World Cup Fan Zone Queens, bringing together local families, diverse communities, and lifelong soccer fans from across the New York/New Jersey region for an unforgettable celebration of the world’s game in one of the most diverse places on earth. We can’t wait to welcome the world next year!”
“Hosting the NYNJ World Cup 26 Fan Zone in Queens is about more than match viewing, it’s about creating an authentic experience for the millions of people who will be visiting our region,” said Alex Lasry, CEO, NYNJ Host Committee. “We plan to deliver an experience that connects fans to the global stage while showcasing the world’s borough as a community that thrives on diversity, culture, and sport. This will be where the world comes together, and we’re excited to make this an unforgettable experience.”
A Global Celebration in Queens
The NYNJ World Cup 26 Fan Zone Queens will feature live match broadcasts, family-friendly entertainment and interactive games, cultural showcases including local food vendors, official merchandise, and VIP hospitality experiences. In addition, the Fan Zone will highlight Queens’ unique diversity and global spirit, amplifying the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ while creating a welcoming space for fans from every background.
“Partnering with the NYNJ Host Committee to develop the NYNJ World Cup 26 Fan Zone Queens allows us to showcase how sport can unite communities in meaningful ways,” added Danny Zausner, COO of the USTA National Tennis Center. “By bringing the energy of the World Cup to Queens, we’re creating an environment where families, fans, and the community can share in the excitement together. It’s about celebrating diversity, passion, and the joy of the game in one of the most vibrant places in the world.”
“The World’s Game has no more fitting home than The World’s Borough. With diehard fans of every national team here in the most diverse county in the United States — where 190 countries are represented and 360 languages are spoken — it’s only right that Queens families have a dynamic, centralized place where they can cheer their favorite squads on,” said Queens Borough President Donovan Richards Jr. “Already the borough’s biggest soccer hub, there is no better place for us to gather and watch the World Cup. I’m deeply grateful to the NYNJ World Cup Host Committee, the United States Tennis Association and all our partners who have united in the name of the beautiful game to make this elite fan experience possible.”
Ticketing information for the NYNJ World Cup 26 Fan Zone Queens will be available in early 2026.
Learn more about FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches being held in NYNJ via the Host Committee’s website, Instagram, X, Facebook and TikTok.
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ABOUT NYNJ 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.
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