New York Organizes Free World Cup Final Watch Party in Central Park for 50,000 Fans
New York City is set to host one of the largest FIFA World Cup 2026 Final watch parties globally in Central Park. Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the event, which will take place on the Great Lawn on July 19, accommodating up to 50,000 attendees. The event will feature giant LED screens, food vendors, and live performances, and while it is free to attend, tickets are required. The watch party is organized in collaboration with Global Citizen and funded by $6 million from Empire State Development and $3.5 million from New York City. Media partner iHeartRadio will host the event, with Charlamagne Tha God and Elvis Duran as emcees. Registration for tickets opens on June 11 and closes on July 16, with a portion of tickets reserved for youth soccer groups and local nonprofits. 
