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NJYS World Cup Insider

As we continue building momentum around the FIFA Men’s World Cup, we are launching this NJYS World Cup Insider — a regular update designed to share key opportunities, events, and ways for our soccer community to get involved.

Friday, June 12th

Saturday, June 13th

  • NYNJ Stadium: Brazil vs Morocco, 6:00pm ET Kickoff
  • Union City Soccer Festival: A one-day free festival/watch party held at the Union City Midtown Athletic Conference (Jose Martí STEM Academy) 9:00am – 6:00pm.
  • The Dome at Adventure Crossing: First Public Watch Party, from 10:00am – 6:00pm
  • Haddon Heights: Saturday Heights Live Watch Party, from 3:00pm – 9:00pm

NYNJ World Cup 2026 Jersey Fan Hub

The fan hub will host four (4) World Cup preparation matches between May 30 and June 7, featuring World Cup-qualified teams such as Morocco, Norway, Ecuador, Scotland, and Czechia. Starting June 13 and running through July 15, Sports Illustrated Stadium will serve as the NYNJ Host Committee’s Official FIFA World Cup 26TM Watch Party Destination in New Jersey. Jersey Fan Hub will allow fans to have the opportunity to watch FIFA World Cup matches surrounded by thousands of fellow supporters inside a professional soccer stadium, with a 60’ screen on the stadium field, live broadcasts, entertainment, giveaways, cultural celebrations, family-friendly activities, player appearances, and much more. The full schedule will be announced soon, including a concert series that already includes Kygo and Kaleo, with many more to be announced. Tickets are now FREE to attend, click here to reserve your ticket. For more information about group hosting opportunities and discounts, email Events@SportsIllustratedStadium.com.

Sunday, June 14th

Tuesday, June 16th

  • NYNJ Stadium: France vs Senegal, 3:00pm ET Kickoff
  • Sports Illustrated Stadium: Sports Illustrated Stadium Concert Series with DJ Snake Justice and Group Stage Watch Party. Click here for ticket info and more.

Friday, June 19th

  • Seattle: USA vs Australia, 3:00pm ET Kickoff
  • Philadelphia Stadium: Brazil vs Haiti, 8:30pm ET Kickoff
  • American Dream Mall: New York Giants Day

Saturday, June 20th

Sunday, June 21st

Monday, June 22nd

  • Philadelphia Stadium: France vs Iraq, 5:00pm ET Kickoff
  • NYNJ Stadium: Norway vs Senegal, 8:00pm ET Kickoff
  • Harrison: Sports Illustrated Stadium Concern Series featuring Kygo with Kaleo and Group Stage Watch Party. Click here for ticket info and more.

Tuesday, June 23rd

Wednesday, June 24th

Thursday, June 25th

  • NYNJ Stadium: Ecuador vs Germany, 4:00pm ET Kickoff
  • Philadelphia Stadium: Curacao vs Ivory Coast, 4:00pm ET Kickoff
  • Los Angeles Stadium: USA vs Turkey, 10:00pm ET Kickoff
  • Camden Waterfront: SoccerFest26 at the Camden Waterfront, Youth Soccer Camps: 9:00am – 1:00pm; Festival: 12:00pm – 10:00pm

Friday, June 26th

Saturday, June 27th

  • NYNJ Stadium: Panama vs England, 5:00PM ET Kickoff
  • Philadelphia Stadium: Croatia vs Ghana, 5:00PM ET Kickoff
  • Camden Waterfront: SoccerFest26 at the Camden Waterfront, Youth Soccer Camps: 9:00am – 1:00pm; Festival: 12:00pm – 9:00pm

Sunday, June 28th

Tuesday, June 30th

  • NYNJ Stadium: FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal, 5:00pm ET

Wednesday, July 1st

  • Mt. Laurel: Soccerfest26 Watch Party at Rowan College at Burlington County, 3:00pm

Friday, July 3rd

Saturday, July 4th

  • Philadelphia Stadium, FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal, 5:00pm ET Kickoff

Sunday, July 5th

  • NYNJ Stadium: FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal, 4:00pm ET Kickoff

Thursday, July 9th

  • Newark Welcome the World Celebration of Soccer: WORLD CUP Citywide Youth Soccer Festival will be held at Newark School Stadium from 4:00pm – 9:00pm.

Friday, July 10th

  • Newark Welcome the World Celebration of Soccer Festival: WORLD CUP Citywide Youth Soccer Festival Skills and Drills (Ivy Hill Park, NAT Turner Park, Weequahic Park Sports Authority, Newark Waterfront from 12:00pm – 2:00pm).

Saturday, July 11th

  • American Dream Mall: NJ Youth Soccer Day At The Dream, event scheduled from 12:00pm – 5:00pm.

Saturday, July 18th

  • Lakewood: Soccer Skills Day & Viewing Party, at ShoreTown Ballpark – home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws – doors open at 3:00pm, with a 5:00pm game time, pre-game programming.

Sunday, July 19th

  • NYNJ Stadium, FIFA World Cup Final, 3:00pm ET Kickoff
  • Lakewood: Soccer Skills Day & Viewing Party, at ShoreTown Ballpark – home of the Jersey Shore BlueClaws – doors open at 1:00pm, with a 3:00pm game time, pre-game programming.
  • Haddon Avenue Corridor: Soccerfest26 Watch Parties, (Haddonfield, Haddon Heights, Collingswood, Camden), 12:00pm

American Dream Mall Fan Fest

Dream Fan Fest, at the American Dream Mall, is a 39-day celebration surrounding the World Cup featuring viewing parties, live entertainment, celebrity and costume character appearances, brand activations, youth soccer clinics, giveaways, and more. Participating partners include U.S. Soccer, adidas, New York Giants, New York Jets, New York Mets, Red Bull New York, Gotham FC, retired U.S. Men’s National Team players Geoff Cameron and Brek Shea, Sesame Workshop, iHeartRadio, New York Cosmos, New Jersey Youth Soccer, Marcus Samuelsson, Consulate of Mexico in New Brunswick and others. For more information, visit: www.americandream.com/dream-fan-fest

Additional activations include:

  • U.S. Soccer Day on June 25 – an official Team USA watch party featuring U.S. soccer activations and giveaways.
  • Sesame Street Learn & Play Sunday featuring costume character appearances, with Elmo and Cookie Monster joining the action on the field in The Arena on June 14.
  • Gotham FC Takeovers featuring youth clinics and photo opportunities with the championship trophy on June 17 and June 24
  • Good Vibes with media personalities Lulu and Lala on June 11, 17, 18, 21 (Family Day with American Dream character appearances and parade), 29, and July 1.
  • Eight youth soccer clinics hosted by Red Bull New York on June 14, 18, 20, and 28, and July 8, 12, 16, and 18.
  • Five pregame parties with iHeartRadio and DJ Prostyle, including guest appearances by DJ Envy, on June 19, 26, July 2, 3, and 10.
  • Sweden Watch Party with Marcus Samuelsson and MarcusLive! on June 20.

Welcome World Assets

Whether you’re a local business, cultural organization, or soccer family, the NYNJ FWC 2026 Host Committee has resources built for you — including a community & local business engagement toolkit, a local events calendar, an exciting digital rewards program featuring local businesses and so much more. Explore everything available at their official resource hub and find your way to be part of the moment.

Volunteering for World Cup Events

Interested in volunteering with NJ Youth Soccer at one of these events? Click here to register: Volunteer Sign Up