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NYC Plans World Cup Watch Party for 50,000 in Central Park (1)

June 8, 2026, 3:40 PM UTC
Laura Nahmias
Laura Nahmias
Bloomberg News

New York City will host a free watch party in Central Park for the World Cup Final next month, as Mayor Zohran Mamdani looks to make the international football tournament accessible to those who can’t afford to attend matches in person.

The event on July 19 is expected to accommodate more than 50,000 people and will be held on the Great Lawn. While the tickets are free, they will be distributed by Global Citizen, an advocacy group that hosts events aimed at reducing extreme poverty. The organization also holds an annual music festival in Central Park.

WATCH: Hugh Evans, CEO of Global Citizen, discusses the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the first-ever halftime show for the tournament. Curated by Chris Martin of Coldplay, the halftime event will feature performances by Madonna, BTS, and Shakira, and is expected to be the most viewed halftime show in history. Source: Bloomberg

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