Thank you for joining the biggest watch party for the world’s biggest match.

On July 19, 50,000 fans gathered on Central Park's iconic Great Lawn for the largest FIFA World Cup 2026™ Final watch party in the world, featuring giant screens, live entertainment, and the historic FIFA World Cup™ Final Halftime Show. Keep the momentum going by taking action on the Global Citizen app.

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ATTENDING THE WATCH PARTY?

Know Before You Go

Doors Open at 12pm

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.

Getting There

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!

Bag Policy

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.

ALLOWED ITEMS

  • 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.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

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.

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