FIFA World Cup 2026

SoccerFest26
Jun 25, 2026

SoccerFest26 kicks off on Camden waterfront

SoccerFest26 launches at the Camden Waterfront with World Cup watch parties, food, music and family activities through June 27.

Newark World Cup Fan Village
Jun 24, 2026

Flag Cities, Newark Fan Village unite for World Cup celebration

Newark Fan Village and Flag Cities are teaming up for a free FIFA World Cup fan event June 24 with matches, food, music and culture.

World Cup fans
Jun 22, 2026

World Cup offers long-term growth for NJ hospitality

World Cup tourism gives New Jersey hospitality businesses a chance to build brands, attract visitors and drive repeat growth.

MetLife Stadium
Jun 12, 2026

Airbnb helps NJ surpass 1,000 free World Cup tickets

To date, New Jersey has secured 1,020 free FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets for youth, families, first responders and community groups.

Newark World Cup Fan Village
Jun 12, 2026

Flag Cities 2026 events across North Jersey now free (updated)

Flag Cities 2026 events across North Jersey are now free, featuring FIFA World Cup watch parties, music and fan experiences.

MetLife Stadium (not pictured) will host eight matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the July 19 Final.
Jun 9, 2026

NJ to distribute 770 free World Cup match tickets

New Jersey will distribute 770 free FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets for MetLife Stadium matches through community partners.

Between June 5 and July 19, 2026, ShopRite is hosting a series of free, fan-focused celebrations at nearly two dozen supermarkets across the Northeast.
Jun 9, 2026

ShopRite kicks off FIFA World Cup fan tour

ShopRite launches a FIFA World Cup fan tour with free events, giveaways and soccer-themed activations across the Northeast. Find out when it will stop near you.

NYNJ World Cup 26 Jersey Fan Hub
Jun 8, 2026

New Jersey ramps up FIFA World Cup 2026 fan initiatives

Ahead of the massive tournament, New Jersey launches FIFA World Cup 2026 fan programs, festivals, rewards, transit plans and business initiatives statewide.

Atlantic City skyline
Jun 8, 2026

Atlantic City broadens tourism strategy beyond casinos (updated)

Visit Atlantic City is boosting tourism through events, dining, sports, air service and regional experiences beyond casinos.

Aerial panorama of Jersey City skyline at sunset.
May 19, 2026

Jersey City launches World Cup celebration series

Jersey City announced free 2026 FIFA World Cup events across four wards to boost tourism and local business activity.

World Cup
May 15, 2026

World Cup countdown enters final stretch in NJ

New Jersey accelerates 2026 FIFA World Cup plans with lower transit fares, fan festivals, tech tools and MetLife Stadium events.

Nothing But Net: FIFA World Cup 2026 event
May 12, 2026

NJ Transit drops World Cup rail fares to $98 as tickets launch

NJ Transit lowered FIFA World Cup train fares to $98 for MetLife Stadium matches with help from sponsors.