For two weeks in July, Rockefeller Center hands its whole campus over to soccer. The NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center runs July 6 to 19 with a real pitch, free match viewing, clinics with pro coaches, movie nights, a museum, and a store: Midtown's version of a home stadium.

Here's the full rundown of what's on, day by day, and how to plan your visit. Before heading to Rockefeller Center, check the Fan Village Know Before You Go and FAQ guide for the latest details on entry, security screening, directions, prohibited items, accessibility, and what to expect on site.

Inside the NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village at Rockefeller Center

The Fan Village is the corner of the campus that turns into game day: a soccer pitch where The Rink usually sits, screens big enough to see from across the plaza, and four different pockets of programming to work through.

It runs July 6 through 19, open 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on most match days and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. the rest of the time. Live match broadcasts and viewing are free the whole run; the clinics and special programming are free too, but most request advance registration. The move is to register early: clinics fill, and walk-up spots depend on the day. It spreads across four areas: The Pitch, Champions Garden, the Global Fan Plaza, and Top of the Rock. Rockefeller Center has also brought together partners across the campus, so there's an activation, a photo moment, or a bite around nearly every corner.

Elevate Your Fan Village Experience, Take Match Day to New Heights, From The Pitch to the Peak

Top of the Rock doubles as the NYNJ World Cup 26 Official Viewpoint Experience at Top of the Rock Observation Deck during the Fan Village: live match streaming, fan giveaways, and the city in every direction, 70 floors up. During the run, the deck adds even more: live Telemundo match viewing, signature cocktails by Casamigos and Buchanan's, a limited-edition PANINI trading card and holographic sticker, a special photo moment on The Beam), fan giveaways, and face painting. Every Top of the Rock ticket also includes priority access to the FIFA Museum Presented by Hyundai and 10% off at all three official FIFA store locations on campus. Book your tickets for live match streaming from the observation deck on Top of the Rock.

The Pitch: live match viewing with Telemundo

The heart of it is The Pitch, where The Rink becomes a playable field ringed by jumbo 26-foot LED screens. Telemundo calls the matches in Spanish, with pre- and post-match coverage. Featured match programming lands July 6–7, 9–11, 14–15, and 18–19. Deciding where to catch a match across the boroughs? Start with our where-to-watch guide.

Clinics

FC Bayern is flying coaches in from Munich, and New York City FC, Gotham FC, and Panini are all running their own sessions. Nearly all of it is free with advance registration.

FC Bayern sends coaches for youth clinics across the run for youth ages 7 to 18 from July 6–17. New York City FC's City in the Community foundation runs adult, youth, and girls clinics on July 9 and 15. Gotham FC holds youth technical sessions on July 13. And Panini puts on an all-ages skills clinic on July 8.

The good slots are going fast, so register ahead.

Family Days & Movie Nights

Two nights turn The Pitch into an open-air movie theater that’s fun for the whole family. Illumination screens Minions on July 12 and Minions: The Rise of Gru on July 16. Earlier in the day on July 12, kids 5 to 12 can build their own tabletop Flick Soccer goal at the Home Depot Kids Workshop. Spots are limited, so register ahead.

Champions Garden

The Channel Gardens become Champions Garden for the run: floral displays honoring the eight nations that have lifted the FIFA World Cup™ trophy, with a photo exhibition curated by the FIFA Museum Presented by Hyundai and oversized, soccer-inspired installations built with the LEGO Group and viral florist Mr. Flower Fantastic. It's the quiet counterpoint to the noise of The Pitch, and one of the best photos on the campus. (Looking for photo-worthy moments? Get our guide on the best photo opps in New York City.)

The FIFA Museum Presented by Hyundai

The FIFA Museum Presented by Hyundai runs June 11 to July 19 at 50 Rockefeller Plaza, and it's free. The exhibition, “Legacies of Champions,” walks through nearly a century of the tournament with original objects from every edition since 1930: gear tied to Pelé, Ronaldo, and Messi, as well as the historic Jules Rimet Trophy. You'll also find a “48 Teams. One Prize.” wall of national jerseys, and a cinematic room called “The Final.” Reserve a time slot or walk in; it's open daily 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pairing it with the deck? The Top of the Rock + FIFA Museum combo ticket covers both.

Additional Global Fan Plaza Experiences

The Global Fan Plaza extends across Rockefeller Plaza with hands-on activations and fan experiences built around the tournament, and the lineup of partner activations is deep.

At Telemundo – La Casa del Mundial, take the Goal Kick Challenge, then step up to the broadcast desk, where sportscaster Luis Omar Tapia leads a goal-call celebration and sends you off with a shareable video. The LEGO Play Zone runs collaborative mural builds and a design-your-own-jersey station; PANINI Sticker Headquarters is a campus-wide sticker experience with swaps, custom digital stickers, and athlete appearances; and at Bank of America Fan Bands, you can build a beaded band in your nation's colors (limited daily, with a timed reservation handed out onsite each morning).

Beckham's Backyard, presented by The Home Depot, invites fans to help build a 7,000-piece mosaic mural; Lenovo's interactive digital avatar anchors the North Plaza; a Hyundai outdoor fan activation lets you shoot a ball to answer trivia (with balloon-making and cooling powered by Hyundai's IONIQ 9); the Coca-Cola Fan Zone has team customization and ice-cold Coke; and Degree, Dove Men+Care, and Dove offer a spot to refresh and grab a match-day photo.

For a seat out of the crowd, the Visa Infinite Lounge is the premium room reserved for Visa Infinite cardholders: dedicated screens at the tables, a clear sightline to the theater-size screens over The Pitch, and a kitchen run by Chef Greg Baxtrom of 5 Acres. Standard reservations run noon to 8 p.m. in one-hour slots; Match Day Experiences hold your table for the full match, the final on July 19 included.

See & Snap: The Installations Worth Finding

Two large-scale installations are built to capture your own iconic photo. In the entry courtyard at 45 Rockefeller Plaza, a monumental 18-foot Adidas “Trionda Final” (the official match ball of the 2026 semi-finals and final) takes over the space. And on the tournament's final nights, Bank of America lights up the façade of 30 Rockefeller Plaza with “P.S. 30 at Rockefeller Plaza: Soccer at Schools,” a projection-mapping show that turns the building into art.

Eat & Drink at the Fan Village

Rockefeller Center turns the campus into a global food hall for the run. The World Food Plaza serves stadium-style cuisine from around the world, drawn from the Under 30 Rock collection beneath 30 Rock. On the terraces overlooking The Pitch, Jupiter Terrace becomes the Casamigos Aperitivo de Agave, pouring classic and spicy margaritas; Le Rock Terrace becomes La Barra Buchanita, a whiskey-led bar by Buchanan's; and the Michelob ULTRA Beer Garden handles the beer. The Coca-Cola Fan Zone keeps it ice-cold, and the pitch-side Visa Infinite Lounge (above) is the premium option. (Looking for places to eat after Rockefeller Center? Get our guide on the best places to eat in NYC during the FIFA World Cup 2026™, by country.)

The Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Store

For gear, the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Store at Rockefeller Center sits at 45 Rockefeller Plaza on 51st Street between Fifth and Sixth: team jerseys, New York New Jersey host-city apparel, scarves, hats, and accessories. It's open Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday until 7 p.m., and Top of the Rock ticket holders save 10% on official merchandise across the campus. It's one of three official store locations on campus, alongside the Top of the Rock Shop and a dedicated pop-up that opens with the Fan Village.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's happening at the NYNJ World Cup 26 & Telemundo Fan Village?

Free live match viewing on The Pitch with Telemundo, youth and adult soccer clinics, family days, Minions movie nights, Champions Garden, 14 brand-partner activations (LEGO, PANINI, Bank of America, The Home Depot, Lenovo, Coca-Cola, and more), See & Snap installations, a full Eat & Drink lineup with the Visa Infinite Lounge, the FIFA Museum Presented by Hyundai, and the Official FIFA World Cup 2026™ Store, all across the Rockefeller Center campus from July 6 to 19.

When is the Fan Village open, and do I need a ticket?

July 6 through July 19, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on most match days and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. otherwise. Live match viewing is free, ADA accessible, and open to all — no ticket is required for general entry. Some programming on The Pitch (select clinics, movie nights, and workshops) requires advance registration because of limited capacity.

How do I access The Pitch and main viewing areas?

General entry to The Pitch viewing area is open to all ages, subject to capacity and available first-come, first-served. Enter on 49th Street at the top of the Kate Spade stairs and look for the “Enter Here for Pitch Access” sign. A separate 21+ zone within The Pitch requires ID for a wristband; anyone under 21 won't receive one but can still access the rest of the viewing area. For entry points, security screening, prohibited items, and accessibility, check the Fan Village Know Before You Go and FAQ guide.

Where can I find Know Before You Go information?

Visit the Fan Village Know Before You Go and FAQ guide for the latest details on entry points, security screening, prohibited items, directions, accessibility, and day-of updates.

How do I register for the clinics and Fan Village programming?

Register and see the full schedule on the Fan Village page. Most clinics and special events are pre-registration; walk-up spots open based on availability, so book early. Youth clinics include FC Bayern (ages 7–18, July 6–17), New York City FC's City in the Community (adult, youth, and girls; July 9 and 15), Gotham FC (July 13), and Panini (all ages, July 8) — all free with registration.

What is the Visa Infinite Lounge, and how do I book it?

It's a premium lounge inside the Fan Village for Visa Infinite cardholders, with table-side screens and a kitchen by Chef Greg Baxtrom of 5 Acres. Standard reservations run noon to 8 p.m. in one-hour slots; Match Day Experiences hold a table for the full match. Book on the Visa Infinite Lounge page.