The FIFA World Cup 2026 is taking place in 16 host cities, one of them New York and 1.2 million fans are expected to visit our region for this mega event. All local matches will take place at Met life Stadium in New Jersey from Saturday, June 13 to Sunday, July 19 which is the Final of the tournament. You might get a chance to watch Germany versus Ecuador or Panama versus England live here in the Tristate area. We will keep Brooklynites in the know about where to watch, where to party, how to get into the “soccer fever” and how to get tickets.
Matches at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey
Seven matches will take place at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey, find out more here. Fans must be at least 16 years old to enter the stadium without an accompanying adult.
- Saturday, 13 June at 6 pm, Brazil v Morocco – Group C – New York New Jersey Stadium
- Tuesday, 16 June at 3 pm, France v Senegal – Group I – New York New Jersey Stadium
- Monday, 22 June at 8 pm, Norway v Senegal – Group I – New York New Jersey Stadium
- Thursday, 25 June at 4 pm, Ecuador v Germany – Group E – New York New Jersey Stadium
- Saturday, June 27 at 5 pm, Panama v England – Group L – New York New Jersey Stadium
- Tuesday, 30 June at 5 pm, Knock-Out Match Round of 32 – New York New Jersey Stadium
- Sunday, 5 July at 5 pm, Knock-out Match Round of 16 – New York New Jersey Stadium
- Sunday, 19 July at 3 pm Final – New York New Jersey Stadium
How to apply for the ticket lottery
Your next opportunity to apply for tickets will be during the “Random Selection Draw” which runs from 11 December, 2025 to 13 January, 2026 and begins and ends at the same time on both dates at 11 am (Eastern Time). Application results will be released no earlier than 5 February, 2026.
Closer to the tournament, fans will be able to purchase any remaining inventory on a first come, first served basis.
Ticket prices range from $265 (lowest level) for group matches to $8,680 (highest level) for the final.
How to experience the World Cup in Brooklyn
- Public viewings
- Official FIFA Fan Village (location tbc)
- Soccer-related community events
- Bars and restaurants showing the games
- And more
Soccer programs for kids in Brooklyn
Our comprehensive guide to Brooklyn soccer programs covers options for ages 12 months to 18 years, with details on skill levels, costs, locations, and more. Classes, practices, and games are held in various locations including Brooklyn Bridge Park, Prospect Park, and both indoor and outdoor fields in Brooklyn Heights, Downtown Brooklyn, Cobble Hill, Carroll Gardens, Fort Greene, Red Hook, Prospect Heights, Park Slope, Gowanus, Crown Heights, Bed-Stuy, Bushwick, Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Sunset Park, Bay Ridge, and beyond.
