The basics:

• World Cup Final watch parties planned across North, Central and South Jersey
• Bars, breweries and venues will host celebrations statewide
• Final takes place July 19 at MetLife Stadium

If you weren’t lucky enough to score a ticket to Sunday’s FIFA World Cup Final at MetLife Stadium, there are still plenty of places across New Jersey to experience the excitement alongside fellow fans.

From official state-supported watch parties to community festivals, breweries, bars and fan zones, municipalities and organizations across North, Central and South Jersey will host events leading up to the 3 p.m. kickoff as Argentina and Spain meet for the sport’s biggest prize.

Several of the largest public celebrations are part of the New Jersey World Cup Community Initiative. Choose New Jersey created the $5 million grant program in partnership with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority and the FIFA World Cup 2026 New York/New Jersey Host Committee to support community events throughout the tournament.

July 19 | Official New Jersey World Cup Community Initiative watch parties

Asbury Park Soccer Celebration

• When: 2–8 p.m.
• Where: Downtown Asbury Park

Atlantic City World Cup Watch Party + Atlantic City Beach Fest (Latin Fest)

• When: noon–11 p.m.
• Where: Atlantic City Beach, Arkansas Avenue, Atlantic City
• Details: The World Cup watch party will combine with the Atlantic City Beach Festival (Latin Fest), featuring beachside entertainment, music, culture and community festivities.

Hackettstown Street Fair World Cup Celebration

• When: 11 a.m.–6 p.m.
• Where: Downtown Hackettstown

Ocean County World Cup Watch Party

• When: 1–7 p.m.
• Where: Lakewood

Passport to Paterson World Cup Final Watch Party

• When: 2–5 p.m.
• Where: Historic Hinchliffe Stadium, Paterson
• The free community celebration includes live match viewing, local vendors, family activities and community resources.

SoccerFest26 Final Watch Parties (Visit South Jersey)

• When: noon–6 p.m.
• Locations:
  • Collingswood (block party with giant screen, food trucks and activities)
  • Camden (Von Nieda Park)
  • Haddon Township (Haddon Square Pop-Up Beer Garden)
  • Mount Laurel
  • Glassboro

World Cup Final Watch Party

• When: 2-6 p.m.
• Where: Trenton

Fort Lee World Cup Watch Party

• When: 3-7 p.m.
• Where: Fort Lee

But wait, there’s more

Beyond the state-supported watch parties, communities, downtowns, restaurants, bars and entertainment venues across New Jersey will also host their own celebrations. Municipalities and local businesses are organizing outdoor viewing events, live entertainment and family activities for the championship.

Other notable events

American Dream (East Rutherford)

American Dream has served as one of the tournament’s primary hubs for fan activations, viewing events and sponsor experiences throughout the World Cup. The mall will host championship day programming Sunday, including pregame festivities throughout the complex and a ticketed event inside its indoor arena.

Newark Fan Village (Ironbound)

Newark Fan Village has served as the Ironbound neighborhood’s hub for World Cup viewing throughout the tournament since opening June 11. It will conclude its run on championship day at 70 Ferry St., the site of the former Iberia Restaurant lot. The village has shown every match on two massive LED screens for free. Admission to the final remains free and open to all.

Hoboken World Cup Final celebration

The City of Hoboken will once again transform portions of the city into outdoor fan zones from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for the final. The celebration will also include live music, lawn games, face painting, pop-up vendors and family-friendly activities before the 3 p.m. kickoff. Watch parties and activities will take place along 1st Street and 14th Street, featuring participating bars and restaurants including:

• • Mulligan’s Pub
  • McSwiggan’s
  • The Shannon
  • The Ferryman on 1st
  • Schmitty’s
  • Bodega Vibez
  • Choc-O-Pain
  • Baja Mexican Cuisine
  • The Madison Bar & Grill

Around the World Watch Party Finals (Jersey City)

The City of Jersey City will host its final citywide watch party from noon to 6 p.m. along Claremont Avenue between Mallory and West Side avenues. The event combines outdoor viewing of the final with a multicultural festival, featuring live DJs, cultural performances and an immersive “World Village” celebrating the cultures that make up Jersey City.

New Brunswick’s World Cup HQ

The Yard at College Avenue will serve as New Brunswick’s World Cup headquarters for the final July 19 with a live DJ starting at 1:00 p.m., face painting beginning at 2:30 p.m. and kickoff at 3 p.m. The celebration will also include giveaways throughout the day

ShopRite of Kearny

ShopRite will conclude its statewide “We Kick It Here Tour” with a free soccer-themed fan festival from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at ShopRite of Kearny, featuring interactive games, giveaways, product sampling and family activities just miles from the stadium.

Popular sports bars near the stadium

• Redd’s Restaurant & Bar Carlstadt
• Mulligan’s Hoboken
• Egan & Sons Montclair
• Ed & Mary’s Jersey City
• Varitage Brew Works Bloomfield

Whether you’re in North, Central or South Jersey, or the Jersey Shore, there is no shortage of places to experience the atmosphere as the world turns its attention to New Jersey for the FIFA World Cup Final.

If you are a town, bar, business or organization hosting a Finals watch party that is not listed here, please send the details to [email protected].