The biggest watch party for the world’s biggest match.

The gates at Central Park will open at 12 PM. ET with the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final kicking off at 3:00 PM ET.

There is no designated parking at the venue and we encourage people to take mass transit. 

For West Gate entry tickets, you can take the A, D, or 1 train to 59th Street-Columbus Circle and walk to the 72nd Street entrance of the park. You can also take the B or C train to the 72nd Street station. 

For East Gate entry tickets, you can take the 4 or 6 train to 68th Street-Hunter College, 77th Street, or 86th Street, and walk to the 72nd Street entrance. 

If you plan to be dropped off in a car, the East ticket line begins at East 72nd and 5th Ave and the West ticket line forms at West 72nd and Central Park West.

The ADA entrance is at East 84th Street and Fifth Avenue, just to the north of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. 

You can also take advantage of New York City’s extensive bike share network, and help save the environment at the same time!

Most bags are not allowed. You may bring small, clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags (12”x12”x6” max size), non-clear clutch/purse/fanny pack no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”. 

Sorry, no other bags allowed, including backpacks of any kind.

• All ages welcome! 
• Empty plastic water bottles
• Cell phones
• Digital cameras, such as point and shoots (non-pro)
• Disposable cameras
• Earplugs
• Film cameras (non-pro)
• Hats
• Small portable phone chargers (size of a cell phone max size)
• Strollers (with toddler/infant)
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Walkie talkies
• Your great energy and attitude!

Most bags are not allowed. You may bring small, clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags (12”x12”x6” max size), non-clear clutch/purse/fanny pack no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”. Sorry, no other bags allowed, including backpacks.

The following items and actions are prohibited from the park: 

• Alcohol
• Audio or video Recording Equipment
• Air horns
• Bicycles or Scooters
• Backpacks
• Blankets
• Towels
• Camelbaks
• Chains/Chain Wallets
• Cameras with Detachable Lens
• Chairs
• Coolers
• Dangerous or Offensive Items
• Disruptive Activities
• Divisive Symbols
• Drones
• Fireworks
• Flags
• Flyers
• Frisbees
• Glass/Metal Containers
• Illegal Drugs/Paraphernalia
• Laser Pens or similar
• Light Sticks
• Musical Instruments
• Pets/Animals
• Plastic Stadium Horns or Vuvuzelas
• Selfie Sticks
• Signs
• Skateboards
• Sports Balls
• Tents
• Tripods
• Umbrellas
• Unlicensed Vending
• Water Squirt Guns
• Weapons
• Flares
• Smoke Bombs/cans/producing devices
• No Smoking of any kind

Most bags are not allowed. You may bring small, clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags (12”x12”x6” max size), non-clear clutch/purse/fanny pack no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”. Sorry, no other bags allowed, including backpacks.