{"id":40271,"date":"2026-04-28T14:56:43","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:56:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=40271"},"modified":"2026-04-28T14:57:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:57:09","slug":"mayor-mamdani-governor-hochul-and-fifa-world-cup-2026-nynj-host-committee-announce-free-fan-events-across-five-boroughs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/40271","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul and FIFA World Cup 2026 \u2122 NYNJ host committee announce free Fan events across five Boroughs"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the FIFA World Cup 2026 \u2122 New York New Jersey Host Committee announced a free, citywide slate of Official NYNJ Fan Events across all five boroughs, bringing live match viewings, cultural programming, local businesses and interactive experiences directly to New Yorkers at no cost.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

All together, these five FIFA World Cup 2026 \u2122 Fan Events in New York City will be one of the largest free fan events in the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I think back on my first World Cup, some of my most meaningful memories weren\u2019t in the stadium, they were in the fan zones, surrounded by thousands of people brought together by a pure love of the game,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Mamdani.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s\u00a0what\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0building here: a World Cup that belongs to New Yorkers. By bringing these free fan events to every borough,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0making sure everyone can be part of that joy.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNew Yorkers are ready to welcome fans from across the world for the 2026 World Cup and we\u2019re making sure everyone who calls this city home is part of this historic event,\u201d said\u00a0Governor Hochul.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese free fan events across all five boroughs bring the excitement of the game to every New Yorker in every community \u2014 supporting our small businesses and bringing New Yorkers together.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe World Cup is an opportunity to celebrate all of the diverse cultures and people that call New York City home,\u201d said\u00a0Deputy Mayor for Economic Justice Julie Su.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the past, host cities have been criticized for\u00a0failing to ensure\u00a0their own workers and residents benefit and get to\u00a0participate\u00a0in the opportunities this global game presents. Under Mayor Mamdani, we are charting a new model where New Yorkers across the five boroughs are prioritized with free events, activations, and celebrations like these.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThese free fan events show our commitment to making New York City the best host city in North America,\u201d said\u00a0World Cup Czar Maya Handa.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy expanding free programming across all five boroughs, we are ensuring that local restaurants and small businesses share in the benefits of the World Cup.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThese events are about welcoming the world to New York New Jersey and showcasing the very best of our region,\u201d said\u00a0Alex Lasry, CEO of the NYNJ 2026 World Cup Host Committee.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs the sports and entertainment capital of the world,\u00a0we\u2019re\u00a0creating fan experiences that are affordable, accessible, and authentically New York New Jersey\u2014for visitors and, just as importantly, for the residents who call this region home.\u00a0We\u2019re\u00a0grateful to Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani for their leadership and partnership in bringing these experiences to life.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThis summer is all about the World Cup, and I am so excited that Brooklynites will have access to daily programming at the World Cup Fan Zone at Brooklyn Bridge Park. Brooklynites from every corner of the world will be represented at the World Cup, and Fan Zones like the one at Brooklyn Bridge Park will ensure they too can revel in the glory and excitement of the World Cup. Thank you to Mayor Mamdani for prioritizing access and equity as we head into this historic event,\u201d said\u00a0Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe world’s game is coming to the world’s greatest city, and I’m thrilled we’ll be hosting free watch parties and events right here in Brooklyn Bridge Park,\u201d said\u00a0State Senator Andrew\u00a0Gounardes. \u201cThis is about bringing people together, and\u00a0I’m\u00a0excited to watch the World Cup with folks from across the city and around the world. Thanks to Mayor Mamdani for making this happen.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe World Cup will be a major boost for tourism, bringing visitors from around the world to experience everything our city has to offer. As the Senator\u00a0representing\u00a0the 29th Senate District, it is just as important that New Yorkers\u00a0have the opportunity to\u00a0experience the matches, and I am thrilled that one of the locations is at the Bronx Terminal Market. These fan events across the five boroughs will ensure that every New Yorker can\u00a0join together\u00a0to celebrate this historic event, free of charge. Thank you to Mayor Zohran Mamdani and partners in government for the efforts to bring the World Cup to all New Yorkers,\u201d said\u00a0<\/strong>State Senator Jos\u00e9 M. Serrano.<\/p>\n

\u201cKickoff of the World Cup is nearly\u00a0here\u00a0and we need to ensure NYC is ready for millions of visitors and residents alike. I thank Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani for their leadership in making this event more accessible to every New Yorker. I have been calling for the City and State to get game\u00a0ready\u00a0and this does just that,\u201d said\u00a0Assemblymember Tony Simone.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m\u00a0proud to see Staten Island included in the NYNJ World Cup 2026 celebration. The World Cup has a way of bringing people together like nothing else, uniting communities across the globe, and it means a lot that Staten Islanders will get to share in that experience at SIUH Community Park right here at home.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a reminder of how powerful sports can be in connecting us all,\u201d said\u00a0Assemblymember Charles D. Fall.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe FIFA World Cup brings people together across cultures and backgrounds, a spirt reflected every day in the Bronx.\u00a0\u00a0I\u2019m\u00a0glad Mayor Mamdani is creating a fan zone right here in the Mighty 77th District, so neighbors can come together and celebrate with passion and pride,\u201d said\u00a0Assemblymember Landon Dais.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s\u00a0not every day we get to host the World Cup right here in New York City, and bringing fan zones to every borough means all our communities get to be part of the excitement. Excited that our very own Brooklyn Bridge Park will be a fan zone bringing people together to cheer, celebrate, and experience the joy of the most beautiful game,\u201d said\u00a0Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the Mayor\u2019s announcement of fan zones across all five boroughs, more New Yorkers will be able to celebrate the World Cup in their own neighborhoods. These sites, including Rockefeller Center in my district, help ensure this global event supports local businesses, encourages economic activity beyond the stadium, and gives fans more ways to be part of the energy across New York City,\u201d said\u00a0Councilmember Virginia Maloney.<\/p>\n

\u201cNew York City\u2019s hosting of the World Cup should be an experience for all of us to enjoy. The Mamdani administration\u2019s smart\u00a0selection\u00a0of Emily Roebling Plaza in Brooklyn Bridge Park as a World Cup fan zone will be a great spot for epic matches and the best view in New York City,\u201d said\u00a0Councilmember Lincoln\u00a0Restler.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fan zone at Bronx Terminal Market brings the electric atmosphere of the World Cup directly to our community, creating an open space where everyone can come together to enjoy the games. I am proud we will be able to offer this experience at no charge to South Bronx residents so that we can all share the unforgettable moments of this global tournament,\u201d said\u00a0Councilmember Elsie Encarnacion.<\/p>\n

Staten Island University Hospital Community Park, where the announcement took place, received a new LED scoreboard, funded through the Economic Development Corporation and a donation from the FIFA New York New Jersey Host Committee.<\/p>\n

The collaborative effort between the City and the Host Committee not only readies the Stadium to host FIFA Fan Fest watch parties this summer but will also serve as a permanent critical equipment upgrade for baseball seasons well beyond the end of the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n

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