Free FIFA World Cup events will be held across all five boroughs of NYC this summer, announced by Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul. The celebrations are expected to attract over a million attendees.
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Mamdani unveils free World Cup events in NYC: What to know
Mayor Zohran Mamdani, alongside Gov. Kathy Hochul and FIFA World Cup NYNJ officials, announced plans to host free celebrations for the games that expect to bring over a million people to the region this summer.
Here's when the World Cup games will take place, and the free events being held for New Yorkers.
Candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference while campaigning outside a Subway station in New York City, April 1, 2025. Mamdani (D-NY) was announced as the winner of the Democratic nomination for mayor in a crowded field in the City’s mayoral primary to choose a successor to Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election on an independent ticket.
Candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani rides the subway following a campaigning stop in New York City, April 1, 2025.
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and Rev. Al Sharpton attend the National Action Network National Convention in New York City, April 3, 2025.
New York City mayoral candidate and Democratic State Representative Zohran Mamdani campaigns in New York City on April 16, 2025.
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic state legislator, campaigns in New York City on April 16, 2025.
Zohran Mamdani, New York State Assemblyman and mayoral candidate for New York City, speaks at an emergency rally held by the Working Families Party to criticize the Trump administration, after ICE agents arrested Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark and New Jersey Democratic candidate for governor, at Foley Square in New York City, May 10, 2025.
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate at NBC Studios on June 4, 2025 in New York City. Nine candidates are taking the stage for the first debate of the primary election for mayor.
Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani prepares before the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the Gerald W. Lynch Theater on June 12, 2025 in New York City.
Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani speaks during the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the Gerald W. Lynch Theater on June 12, 2025 in New York City.
New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) greets voters with Democratic mayoral candidate Michael Blake on 161st Street on June 24, 2025 in the South Bronx in New York City. Mamdani held several campaign events throughout the day including greeting voters with mayoral candidates Blake and NYC Comptroller and Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander as voters in NYC vote for the democratic nominee for mayor to replace Mayor Eric Adams.
New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) greets voters with NYC Comptroller and Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander on Broadway on June 24, 2025 in New York City.
New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) greets voters with NYC Comptroller and Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander on Broadway on June 24, 2025 in New York City.
New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) speaks to supporters during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025 in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City. Mamdani was announced as the winner of the Democratic nomination for mayor in a crowded field in the City’s mayoral primary to choose a successor to Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election on an independent ticket.
Zohran Mamdani reacts as he walks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, June 25, 2025.
(L-R) Mira Nair, New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) Rama Duwaji and Mahmood Mamdani celebrate on stage during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025 in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City. Mamdani was announced as the winner of the Democratic nomination for mayor in a crowded field in the City’s mayoral primary to choose a successor to Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election on an independent ticket.
New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference at the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) headquarters on July 9, 2025 in New York City. Mamdani spoke during a press conference alongside UTF President Michael Mulgrew, Chapter leader Dr. Terrain Reeves and members of UTF as he received the endorsement of the teachers union.
Democratic candidate for Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani poses for a group photo with attendees to "The Cost of Living Classic" soccer tournament of NYC Footy soccer league on Oct. 19, 2025 in New York City.
New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani, center, celebrates with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), left, and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), right, during an election rally on Oct. 26, 2025 at Forest Hills Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. The mayoral election will take place on Nov. 4, 2025.
New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani pays for an egg and cheese with jalape–os sandwich before he speaks at a press conference on Oct. 29, 2025 in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx borough in New York City. Mamdani was joined by members of United Bodegas of America as he received their endorsement with Election day less than a week away where Mamdani is the front runner against Independent New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa.
Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (C-R) exits a campaign event on Nov. 1, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. With only days left in the race for New York City's next mayor, Mamdani remains the front runner against Independent candidate, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
Candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference while campaigning outside a Subway station in New York City, April 1, 2025. Mamdani (D-NY) was announced as the winner of the Democratic nomination for mayor in a crowded field in the City’s mayoral primary to choose a successor to Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election on an independent ticket.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
Candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference while campaigning outside a Subway station in New York City, April 1, 2025. Mamdani (D-NY) was announced as the winner of the Democratic nomination for mayor in a crowded field in the City’s mayoral primary to choose a successor to Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election on an independent ticket.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
Candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani rides the subway following a campaigning stop in New York City, April 1, 2025.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and Rev. Al Sharpton attend the National Action Network National Convention in New York City, April 3, 2025.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
New York City mayoral candidate and Democratic State Representative Zohran Mamdani campaigns in New York City on April 16, 2025.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic state legislator, campaigns in New York City on April 16, 2025.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani, New York State Assemblyman and mayoral candidate for New York City, speaks at an emergency rally held by the Working Families Party to criticize the Trump administration, after ICE agents arrested Ras Baraka, mayor of Newark and New Jersey Democratic candidate for governor, at Foley Square in New York City, May 10, 2025.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate at NBC Studios on June 4, 2025 in New York City. Nine candidates are taking the stage for the first debate of the primary election for mayor.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani prepares before the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the Gerald W. Lynch Theater on June 12, 2025 in New York City.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani speaks during the New York City Democratic Mayoral Primary Debate at the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in the Gerald W. Lynch Theater on June 12, 2025 in New York City.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) greets voters with Democratic mayoral candidate Michael Blake on 161st Street on June 24, 2025 in the South Bronx in New York City. Mamdani held several campaign events throughout the day including greeting voters with mayoral candidates Blake and NYC Comptroller and Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander as voters in NYC vote for the democratic nominee for mayor to replace Mayor Eric Adams.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) greets voters with NYC Comptroller and Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander on Broadway on June 24, 2025 in New York City.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) greets voters with NYC Comptroller and Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander on Broadway on June 24, 2025 in New York City.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) speaks to supporters during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025 in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City. Mamdani was announced as the winner of the Democratic nomination for mayor in a crowded field in the City’s mayoral primary to choose a successor to Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election on an independent ticket.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani reacts as he walks during a watch party for his primary election, which includes his bid to become the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor in the upcoming November 2025 election, in New York City, June 25, 2025.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
(L-R) Mira Nair, New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani (D-NY) Rama Duwaji and Mahmood Mamdani celebrate on stage during an election night gathering at The Greats of Craft LIC on June 24, 2025 in the Long Island City neighborhood of the Queens borough in New York City. Mamdani was announced as the winner of the Democratic nomination for mayor in a crowded field in the City’s mayoral primary to choose a successor to Mayor Eric Adams, who is running for re-election on an independent ticket.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference at the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) headquarters on July 9, 2025 in New York City. Mamdani spoke during a press conference alongside UTF President Michael Mulgrew, Chapter leader Dr. Terrain Reeves and members of UTF as he received the endorsement of the teachers union.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
Democratic candidate for Mayor of New York City Zohran Mamdani poses for a group photo with attendees to "The Cost of Living Classic" soccer tournament of NYC Footy soccer league on Oct. 19, 2025 in New York City.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani, center, celebrates with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), left, and U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY), right, during an election rally on Oct. 26, 2025 at Forest Hills Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. The mayoral election will take place on Nov. 4, 2025.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
New York Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani pays for an egg and cheese with jalape–os sandwich before he speaks at a press conference on Oct. 29, 2025 in the Belmont neighborhood of the Bronx borough in New York City. Mamdani was joined by members of United Bodegas of America as he received their endorsement with Election day less than a week away where Mamdani is the front runner against Independent New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa.
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See moments from Zohran Mamdani's campaign for New York City mayor
Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani (C-R) exits a campaign event on Nov. 1, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. With only days left in the race for New York City's next mayor, Mamdani remains the front runner against Independent candidate, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.
Free World Cup events in NYC this summer
Mamdani, alongside the governor and FIFA's NYNJ committee, announced plans to host one event in each borough for the World Cup.
Here is the schedule for official events, spanning all month, according to the mayor's office:
Queens: The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows will serve as the NYNJ World Cup 26 Queens Group Stage HQ, featuring match viewings and other programming from June 11 through June 27
Brooklyn: Brooklyn Bridge Park will host its own World Cup fan zone from June 13 through July 19, featuring match viewings and other programming
Manhattan: Rockefeller Center will have a NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village from July 6 to 19
The Bronx: Bronx Terminal Market will host a fan zone from June 13 to 14, featuring cultural programming and match watching
Staten Island: Staten Island University Hospital Community Park will host a fan zone with match viewing and other programming from June 29 to July 2
