All New York boroughs to host free World Cup fan events, Mamdani says
Summary
New York City will hold free World Cup fan events in each of its five boroughs for people who cannot afford the expensive match tickets. These events will include watch parties and celebrations to let fans enjoy the tournament together.Key Facts
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announced free World Cup fan events across New York City.
- Events will take place at five locations: Rockefeller Center (Manhattan), Billie Jean King Tennis Center (Queens), Brooklyn Bridge Park (Brooklyn), a shopping center near Yankee Stadium (Bronx), and a baseball stadium (Staten Island).
- A fan event in Harrison, New Jersey, near MetLife Stadium, will charge $10 for entry.
- World Cup matches, including the final on July 19, will be played at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
- Round-trip train tickets from Manhattan to MetLife Stadium will cost around $150 per match, much higher than the usual fare.
- Parking will be limited, so about 40,000 fans are expected to take mass transit to each match.
- MetLife Stadium is also home to the NFL’s New York Giants and New York Jets.
- The World Cup starts on June 13, with top teams like Brazil, France, Germany, and England playing in group-stage matches.
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