Central Park to host massive World Cup final watch party for 50,000 fans: How to sign up
Jun 12, 2026
Fans who do not score tickets to the World Cup can still take in the final of the biggest sporting event at Central Park.
Touted as the “biggest watch party for the world’s biggest match,” Central Park will play host to roughly 50,000 fans who will gather at the park’s Great Lawn to wat t
he final of the World Cup on July 19.
According to Global Citizen, about 20% of all tickets will be made available to local NYC nonprofit organizations, community groups, youth soccer programs and those who volunteer locally throughout New York City.
The event will feature “giant screens” and “live entertainment,” according to Global Citizen, which is partnering with the City of New York, New York and New Jersey World Cup Host Committee and New York State to bring the event to fans in the city.
The sign up for the ticket lottery started on Thursday. To enter your chance to win free tickets to the watch party, click here.
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