This is the closest most New Yorkers will get to the World Cup: live match screenings on a giant screen with the Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan skyline stacked behind it. Beyond the broadcasts there's a 3v3 pitch for pickup play, a beer garden, food vendors and soccer-culture programming that keeps the plaza buzzing between matches. With the tournament in its knockout endgame, the atmosphere in DUMBO only gets louder — and it costs nothing to join.
What to expect
A plaza packed with jerseys from every federation, roaring at a screen with the bridge overhead. Expect pickup games on the small pitch, adidas activations, global food stalls and a beer garden crowd that swells around match kickoffs. Come early on big-match days — entry is first come, first served.
Good to know
- Free, but reserve a ticket in advance; reservation doesn't guarantee entry on packed match days
- Emily Warren Roebling Plaza sits directly under the Brooklyn Bridge — A/C to High St or F to York St
- The 3v3 pitch is open for casual play; sneakers over sandals if you want a run
- Food vendors and a beer garden are on site — no need to pack provisions
- Knockout-round matches draw the biggest crowds; arrive well before kickoff
- The surrounding park piers make an easy before-or-after waterfront stroll
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Common questions
Do I need tickets?
Entry is free but you should reserve a ticket in advance. Even with a reservation, admission is first come, first served, so arrive early for popular matches.
Are all World Cup matches screened?
Select matches are screened live daily. Check the fan zone's schedule for the day's broadcast lineup before heading over.
Can I actually play soccer there?
Yes — the fan zone includes a 3v3 pitch open for casual play, alongside interactive soccer activations.
