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- Daily operating hours, gate-open times, and per-day capacity rules at Fan Zone Queens and Fan Village Rockefeller Center have not been fully published.
- The full list and schedule of borough fan events across the five boroughs is being rolled out by the local host committee — check official channels close to your visit.
- Specific stage programming, food vendor lineups, and merchandise availability have not been published.
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Fan Fest · New York / New Jersey
Queens + Rockefeller: two distributed FIFA Fan Festival sites for the 2026 World Cup.
Fan festival facts
Quick answer
New York / New Jersey has shifted its FIFA Fan Festival to two distributed sites: Fan Zone Queens (June 17 - 28, 2026) on the 7 train at Mets-Willets Point, and Fan Village Rockefeller Center (July 6 - 19, 2026) as a Midtown walk-up. Both are free entry. The originally announced Liberty State Park site was cancelled. Plus, borough fan events run across the tournament.
Two sites, two different jobs
The NY / NJ fan festival is split. Fan Zone Queens is the group-stage venue, running June 17 - 28, 2026 at the same end of the 7 line as Citi Field and the USTA campus. Fan Village Rockefeller Center is the knockout and final-stretch venue, running July 6 - 19, 2026 in Midtown Manhattan as a walk-up. Pick the site that matches the round you are visiting for.
How to get in
Entry is free. Specific capacity rules and any per-day check-in policies will be set by the local organizing partners and the host committee — confirm before you go. There is no separate ticket for either site; the matchday gate is the entry. Borough-level fan events scattered across the five boroughs add additional free options across the tournament.
Getting to Fan Zone Queens
Take the 7 train to Mets-Willets Point, or the LIRR (Port Washington Branch) to Mets-Willets Point Station. The site sits at the end of the 7 corridor near Citi Field and the USTA campus. Plan around game-day demand on the 7 train if there is a Mets home game or US Open warm-up event the same day.
Getting to Fan Village Rockefeller Center
Rockefeller Center is a Midtown walk-up — the easiest fan-festival access in the city. The B / D / F / M trains stop at 47-50 Sts - Rockefeller Center directly underneath. Expect Midtown pedestrian congestion during peak afternoon hours; come earlier on weekend match days to avoid the worst crowding.
Watching Brazil vs Morocco at MetLife on June 13
Brazil vs Morocco at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford NJ on Saturday, June 13 at 6:00 PM ET is the marquee opening-weekend match for NY / NJ. Fan Zone Queens does not open until June 17, so for June 13 public viewing you will rely on borough fan events, broadcast venues, and the broader bar scene in West Village, Lower East Side, Astoria, or across the river in Jersey City.
FAQ
New York / New Jersey Fan Fest: FAQs
Where is the FIFA Fan Festival in New York?
It is split across two sites: Fan Zone Queens (June 17 - 28, 2026) at Mets-Willets Point on the 7 train, and Fan Village Rockefeller Center (July 6 - 19, 2026) as a Midtown walk-up. The previously announced Liberty State Park site was cancelled.
Is the NY / NJ fan festival free?
Yes. Entry at both Queens and Rockefeller Center is free. Specific capacity rules will be set by the host committee — confirm before you visit.
When are the two sites open?
Fan Zone Queens runs June 17 - 28, 2026 (group stage). Fan Village Rockefeller Center runs July 6 - 19, 2026 (knockouts through the final).
How do I get to Fan Zone Queens?
Take the 7 train or the LIRR Port Washington Branch to Mets-Willets Point. The site is at the end of the 7 corridor near Citi Field and the USTA campus.
How do I get to Fan Village Rockefeller Center?
Take the B, D, F, or M to 47-50 Sts - Rockefeller Center, which is directly underneath the site. It is a Midtown walk-up.
Where do I watch Brazil vs Morocco on June 13?
The MetLife fixture on Saturday, June 13 at 6:00 PM ET sits before Fan Zone Queens opens (June 17). For June 13 public viewing in NY / NJ you will rely on borough fan events, broadcast venues, and the broader bar scene across West Village, Lower East Side, Astoria, and Jersey City.