NYNJ World Cup 26 Queens Group Stage HQ
Throughout the tournament’s Group Stage, this iconic venue will bring fans from around the globe alongside local residents for live match broadcasts, performances, special appearances, local food and beverage offerings, immersive activations, and the unforgettable energy of the World Cup beyond the stadium walls. Built around the spirit of “The World’s Game in the World’s Borough,” the Queens Group Stage HQ will bring together fans from every corner of the globe to celebrate the beautiful game.
The venue is designed to serve as an inclusive, accessible gathering place for fans, families, and communities throughout the tournament.
Get your daily tickets below. Dates and performers are subject to change.
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Opening Day
The wait is over. Queens opens its doors to the world — come be part of history as the FIFA World Cup 2026™ kicks off right here at the Queens Group Stage HQ — featuring live performances by DJ Hellotones and DJ Moma and a front-row seat to the World Cup action.
- Your ticket includes access to a live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch party, supporting programming and activations.
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Operating Hours | 1:30PM – 6:00PM
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open at 1:30PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Mexico vs. South Africa at 3:00PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guest 12+ years old require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
NAS and USA
Two legends in one night. Cheer on the U.S. Men’s National Team after GRAMMY-award winning rap icon Nas performs a headlining concert, co-sponsored by Resorts World Casino.
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Your General Admission ticket includes access to a live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch party, supporting programming and activations.
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The Nas concert will require separately ticketed admission at special event pricing. Ticket on-sale information will be announced soon.
Operating Hours | 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for the Concert at 5:00 PM
ㅤㅤ🎵ㅤConcert: NAS
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: USA vs. Paraguay at 9:00 PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info for Watch Party
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for watch party entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Nas concert requires special event tickets
Global Football Sounds
Qatar. Switzerland. Brazil. Morocco. Four nations, one stage, and a soundtrack to match. DJ Runna and DJ Lady S bring the rhythms of the world to Queens as the Group Stage action hits full stride.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for Qatar vs. Switzerland watch party at 1:30PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Qatar vs. Switzerland at 3PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Brazil vs. Morocco at 6PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for watch party entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Puerto Rican Day Parade After Party
The parade may be over, but the party is just getting started. Bring that Boricua energy straight to Queens as Nina Sky and Venus X keep the celebration going all day long.
- Your ticket for the Germany vs. Curaçao watch party includes entry at 11:30AM, access to all three live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for Germany vs. Curaçao watch party at 11:30AM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Germany vs. Curaçao at 1PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Netherlands vs. Japan at 4PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Ivory Coast vs. Ecuador at 7PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Wyclef Jean’s Carnival
Feel that? That’s the whole world dancing. GRAMMY Award-winning artist, producer, and composer, Wyclef Jean brings his electric carnival spirit to Queens, building on nearly 30 years from his seminal album ‘The Carnival.’ Wyclef’s longstanding hip-hop, reggae, Afro-Caribbean, country, and disco crossover influences come to Queens — where football fandom and pure joy collide.
- Your ticket for the Belgium vs. Egypt watch party includes entry at 1:30PM, access to two live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open at 1:00PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Belgium vs. Egypt at 3PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Saudi Arabia vs. Uruguay at 6PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Mexican Caribbean Day
Sun, rhythm, and fútbol passion — all in one place. Celebrate the vibrant cultures of Mexico and the Caribbean as the beautiful game plays out on the big screen.
- Your ticket for the France vs. Senegal watch party includes entry at 1:30PM, access to all three live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for France vs. Senegal Watch Party at 1:30PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: France vs. Senegal at 3PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Iraq vs. Norway at 6PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Argentina vs. Algeria at 9PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Big Match Energy
Some nations don’t just play football — they define it. Portugal, England, Croatia, and Ghana bring decades of history, passion, and pride to the pitch today. Alec Lomami and Khalil set the tone, and GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter and former youth soccer player Ella Mai brings it home. In Queens, we honor the game — and everyone who makes it great.
- Your ticket for the Portugal vs. DR Congo watch party includes entry at 11:30AM, access to all three live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for Portugal vs. DR Congo Watch Party at 11:30AM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Portugal vs. DR Congo at 1PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: England vs. Croatia at 4PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Ghana vs. Panama at 7PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Switzerland meets Bosnia. Canada takes on Qatar. The World Cup never sleeps, and neither does Queens with Takaya Nagase and Rennie bringing an unforgettable performances to keep the energy alive between kickoffs.
- Your ticket for the Switzerland v. Bosnia and Herzegovina watch party includes entry at 1:30PM, access to both live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for Switzerland v. Bosnia and Herzegovina watch party at 1:30PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Switzerland v. Bosnia and Herzegovina at 3PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Canada vs. Qatar at 6PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Juneteenth Cultural Celebration
Join us in Queens for a day of incredible football, live performances from Mohogany and other musical acts curated by Cafe Erzulie, and a party that honors the spirit of the day.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for USA vs. Australia watch party at 1:30PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: USA vs. Australia at 3PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Scotland vs. Morocco at 6PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Brazil vs. Haiti at 8:30pm
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Codes to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): FWC26NYNJ or QUEENSHQ
Headliners Day
Queens turns it up to full volume today. Colombian urban superstar Blessd partners with Brazilian soccer legend Ronaldinho to host the 2026 Si Sabe Fest, a celebrity soccer tournament, and six nations — Netherlands, Germany, Ecuador, Sweden, Ivory Coast, and Curaçao — bring the football. Headliner Day lives up to every bit of its name.
- Your ticket for the Netherlands vs. Sweden watch party includes entry at 11:30AM, access to all three live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
- Your ticket for the Germany vs. Ivory Coast watch party includes entry at 3PM, access to two live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
- Your ticket for the Ecuador v. Curaçao watch party includes entry at 7PM, access to the live match watch party and supporting programming.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for Netherlands vs. Sweden watch party at 11:30AM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Netherlands vs. Sweden at 1PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Germany vs. Ivory Coast at 4PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Ecuador v. Curaçao at 8PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Family Day
Kick, roll, and cheer — today belongs to the whole family. Bring the kids, bring the crew, and let Sophie Rocks set the vibe.
- Your ticket for the Spain vs. Saudi Arabia watch party includes entry at 10:30AM, access to all three live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for Spain vs. Saudi Arabia watch party at 10:30AM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Spain vs. Saudi Arabia at 12PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Belgium vs. Iran at 3PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Uruguay vs. Cape Verde at 7PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Six nations. Four continents. One epic day in Queens. Argentina, Austria, France, Iraq, Norway, and Senegal all take the pitch as Marcy and Stretch Armstrong deliver the global soundtrack to match.
- Your ticket for the Argentina vs. Austria watch party includes entry at 11:30AM, access to all three live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for Argentina vs. Austria watch party at 11:30AM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Argentina vs. Austria at 1PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: France vs. Iraq at 5PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Norway vs. Senegal at 8PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Record Room Takeover
Curated selections. Certified bangers. Record Room takes over Queens for a matchday that sounds as good as it looks — Portugal, England, Panama, Croatia, Ghana & Uzbekistan on the screen; Moochie & Svpply and Rae Sada curated by Record Room in your ears.
- Your ticket for the Portugal v. Uzbekistan watch party includes entry at 11:30AM, access to all three live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for Portugal vs. Uzbekistan watch party at 11:30AM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Portugal vs. Uzbekistan at 1PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: England vs. Ghana at 4PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Panama v. Croatia at 7PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Canada’s World Cup moment arrives in Queens — and the party is international. Nineteen85 and DJ Papi Weli bring the music as Switzerland and Canada face off on the big screen.
- Your ticket for the Switzerland vs. Canada watch party includes entry at 1:30PM, access to two live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for Switzerland vs. Canada watch party at 1:30PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Switzerland vs. Canada at 3PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Scotland vs. Brazil at 6PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Airbnb Day
Hosts, guests, and football fans from around the world — welcome home. Ecuador vs. Germany at NYNJ Stadium. Tunisia vs. Netherlands and Türkiye vs. USA on the screen. Performances by Sticky Dojah, Dimy and Kittysayword. Queens has the world covered tonight.
- Your ticket for the Ecuador vs. Germany watch party includes entry at 2:30PM, access to all three live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for Ecuador vs. Germany watch party at 2:30PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Ecuador vs. Germany at 4PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Tunisia vs. Netherlands at 7PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Türkiye vs. USA at 10PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Pride Weekend
A dance music icon comes home to New York. Crystal Waters headlines a Pride Weekend celebration in Queens where the football is electric, the music is legendary, and everyone is welcome at the party
- Your ticket for the Norway vs. France watch party includes entry at 1:30PM, access to two live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for Norway vs. France watch party at 1:30PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Norway vs. France at 3PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Uruguay vs. Spain at 8PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
Closing Headliner Night
17 days. 41 matches. One borough that showed the world how it’s done. Close out the group stage with Panama vs. England, Colombia vs. Portugal, Paso Fino performing, and Busta Rhymes live.Queens showed up and showed out. See you in the knockouts.
- Your ticket for the Panama vs. England watch party includes entry at 3:30PM, access to two live FIFA World Cup 2026™ Group Stage match watch parties, supporting programming and activations.
Operating Hours
ㅤㅤ🕔ㅤDoors Open for Panama vs. England watch party at 3:30PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Panama vs. England at 5PM
ㅤㅤ⚽ㅤLive Watch Party: Colombia vs. Portugal at 7:30PM
General Admission & Free Ticket Info
- All free tickets are General Admission — seating is first come, first served
- All guests require a ticket for entry
- Code to unlock free tickets (while supplies last): QUEENSHQ
