Overview

• Liberty State Park will host the official FIFA Fan Fest for the New York area, featuring live screenings on over 20 giant screens and a 45,000-spectator capacity for all 39 days of the 2026 World Cup.
• The FIFA Club World Cup tournament kicked off at MetLife Stadium this weekend, serving as a test run for security protocols and fan services ahead of next summer’s global event.
• Officials project more than 1 million visitors and between $2.14 billion and $3.45 billion in regional economic output from tourism, with significant benefits expected on both sides of the Hudson.
• Governor Phil Murphy reassured that recent ICE raids and travel bans will not deter international fans and emphasized that athletes are exempt from new visa restrictions.
• Transportation planning is underway to enhance accessibility to the Fan Fest, including supplemental shuttle services, extended transit options and improved wayfinding from nearby light rail stops.