World Cup for the (little) people – we have you covered! Families have numerous FREE opportunities to watch World Cup matches indoors and outdoors the week of July 6 to 12 across Brooklyn (and beyond) at public viewing events, including in Williamsburg, Industry City, Downtown Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge Park. For kid-friendly restaurants and bars showing the games, click here.
Weekly World Cup Schedule
Friday, July 10
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3:00 PM: Spain vs. Belgium (Quarter-final)
Saturday, July 11
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5:00 PM: Norway vs. England (Quarter-final)
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9:00 PM: Switzerland vs. Argentina (Quarter-final)
Sunday, July 12
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Rest Day — No matches
Free Watch Parties
World Cup Bowl: USA vs. Belgium at Brooklyn Bowl
Monday, July 6th | 8:00pm | FREE | Get tickets here
Brooklyn Bowl is hosting the biggest and best watch party for USA vs Belgium! With 13 huge screens, full concert sound, and food & drink specials, this is exactly where you want to be to watch the match!
Soccer Streets Watch Party Colombia vs Switzerland | Kensington
Tuesday, July 6 starting at 3 pm | FREE
Brooklyn Children’s Museum World Cup Watch Party
July 10th at 3 pm Spain vs. Belgium | FREE with admission, $15/person with children under 1 FREE | Purchase tickets here
BCM will host kid-friendly World Cup watch parties in its auditorium, with make-along activities for children and families. It’s a drop-in event (included with museum admission), so no separate RSVP link. The location is either the BCM rooftop or auditorium, depending on the weather.
Borough Hall Quarter Finals Watch Party
Saturday, July 11th | Event starts 3:00pm, game starts 5:00pm | FREE | RSVP here
The free watch party will feature a live match screening, community resource tabling, family-friendly activities, and a youth soccer clinic.
Greenpoint Soccer Streets | Quarter Finals Watch Party
Saturday, July 11 starting at 5 pm| Bankers Anchor Plaza | Free
Enland vs. Norway 5 pm
Argentina vs. Switzerland 9 pm
Watch Parties with Various Dates
The German House of Soccer (GHOS) | Chelsea Manhattan
June 11th-July 11th | 535-551 W 28th St (between 10th and 11th Ave) | Free
Bringing the ultimate World Cup atmosphere to the heart of Manhattan, the German House of Soccer is a month-long, family-friendly pop-up experience. This massive fan hub offers a true taste of German soccer culture with live broadcasts of ALL World Cup matches, German beer, games for kids and German soccer legends appearances. The indoor venue is fully accessible and welcomes fans of all ages, so kids can join in on the fun. Entry is free with a day pass (first come, first served), and features a Legends Museum that younger fans will enjoy exploring, a DFB Corner Store for exclusive merchandise, and live talks. RSVP well in advance here.
Watch World Cup Matches at the Brooklyn Public Library | Various locations
Thursday, June 11th-Friday, July 15th | Days & times vary based on games
Visit a branch of the Brooklyn Public Library to watch a match with fellow fans! Whether you live in Sunset Park or Windsor Terrace, find a local branch to cheer on your favorite team.
The WORLD by Zum Schneider at Franklin Point | Greenpoint
Thursday, June 11th-Sunday, July 19th | Open daily for matches | FREE walk-in viewing except for select high-demand matches that start at $35/person| Book here for high-demand matches
For more than 25 years, Zum Schneider has been New York City’s home base for international football culture and communal match viewing. This summer, The WORLD by Zum Schneider at Franklin Point brings that same atmosphere to a large-scale waterfront setup featuring giant screens, surround sound with German beer hall energy, rooftop skyline views, select German and international food, drinks, and fans from around the world gathering together cheering their teams throughout the tournament. This World Cup public viewing series is kid-friendly during the day. For select high-demand matches that require reservations, children ages 4 and up will need a reservation. Children ages 3 and under are free for those matches.
Sofive Brooklyn | East New York
Saturday, June 13th-Sunday, July 19th | Various times | RSVP here
Sofive Brooklyn is an 80,000sq ft indoor soccer facility that will be showing all World Cup games in its bar/lounge/cafe and also offering free pickup soccer on its ten indoor soccer fields. Sofive a private parking lot and can be reached via subway on the A, C, L, J & 3 lines. It is also fully air conditioned and has a full bar to help you beat the summer heat!
Fan Zone “adidas Home of Soccer” | Brooklyn Bridge Park
Saturday, June 13th-Sunday, July 19th | 12:00pm-10:00pm daily
Spanning more than 25,000 square feet at Brooklyn Bridge Park’s Emily Roebling Plaza near Pier 1, this free, open-to-the-public space will run through Sunday, July 19th. Everything you need to know about your visit here. You must have a free ticket to enter, RSVP here around 6 pm the evening the day before. With admission granted on a first come, first served basis. Reservations will open on a rolling basis, around 6 pm the evening before the day you want to go. Bring a picnic blanket, hat and sunscreen!
House of Goal | Industry City | Sunset Park
Open through Sunday, July 19th | Daytime access is FREE | Get tickets here
House of GOAL is a cultural district where football collides with music, fashion, food, art, gaming, and community. Built by GOAL, it runs across six worlds – Play, Watch, Music, Flavor, Style, Tech, and Art – with every match live on the big screens. Daytime access is free and open to the public, but you’ll need a free RSVP for each day you plan to attend. Evening performances and select events are separately ticketed. This is taking place at Industry City, weekdays 1 – 9 pm and weekends 1 pm – 3 am.
