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Rockefeller Center To Host Manhattan’s 2026 World Cup Fan Village

Telemundo will stage on-site Spanish-language coverage July 4–19 to give more fans a way to experience the tournament.

People stand in front of the Rockefeller Center Tree on Christmas Day in Manhattan in New York City, U.S., December 25, 2024. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

Overview

  • NY/NJ Host Committee and Telemundo announced the Manhattan fan village for July 4–19, 2026, confirming Rockefeller Center as the flagship site.
  • The iconic ice rink and plaza will be reconfigured into a central pitch and viewing area with seating and two large screens above the Prometheus fountain.
  • Telemundo will broadcast all 104 matches across Telemundo, Universo and Peacock, with live Spanish-language programming from the fan village.
  • Organizers say the site expands access as demand and prices climb, noting Visa presales have already surpassed one million tickets.
  • The New York/New Jersey region will host eight World Cup matches, including the final at MetLife Stadium, positioning Rockefeller Center as the city’s viewing hub.