Soccer Spectacle at Rockefeller: NYC Landmark to Host World Cup Fan Village

Iconic Rockefeller Center will turn into a World Cup fan village, hosting live broadcasts and fan experiences. Scheduled for July 2026, it coincides with eight matches at MetLife Stadium, including the final. The setup aims to make the tournament accessible amidst soaring ticket prices.

Rockefeller Center, one of New York City's most famous landmarks, is set to transform into an epicenter of soccer celebration as it hosts a flagship World Cup fan village next year.

Announced by the New York/New Jersey Host Committee on Thursday, this iconic site will feature live broadcasts and immersive fan experiences from July 4 to 19, in partnership with Telemundo. "Our fan experience locations are more than venues; they're iconic backdrops," said NYNJ Host Committee CEO Alex Lasry.

Coinciding with eight matches, including the final at MetLife Stadium, the fan village is poised to attract thousands, expanding the tournament's reach as ticket prices surge to unprecedented levels.

(With inputs from agencies.)