The FIFA Fan Festival™ is the ultimate football party! It’s the perfect place to catch all the action of the Men’s FIFA World Cup™, surrounded by fans from around the world in a one-of-a-kind World Cup atmosphere.
Right here in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, fans will experience an unforgettable mix of live match broadcasts, music, culture, food, and entertainment — all with the breathtaking Manhattan skyline as the backdrop.
From world-famous icons to hidden local gems, Hudson County is ready to roll out the welcome mat. We’re proud to share our neighborhoods, our culture, and our unshakable love for the game with the world. This is more than just a festival — it’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience you don’t want to miss!
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What to Expect:
Live – visitors can enjoy football action and highlights packages
Performance – Incorporated a diverse program of music, performing arts and lifestyle entertainment
Playground – Represents everything that leads visitors to actively explore football and fall in love with “the beauty game’
Campus – Focus on inspiring education and “infotainment’ around football, its culture and heritage
Food & Soul – Experience-based food area for visitors to refuel, rest and relax
#WEARENYNJ – Ready to grow the game once again
Getting to the FIFA Fan Festival
Important to know for the FIFA Fan Festival™: There is no on-site parking at Liberty State Park. The good news? Getting there is easy, stress-free, and part of the fun with multiple public transportation options available.
Fans can arrive game-day ready by using:
- NY Waterway Ferry — the only direct ride to Liberty State Park from New York City and select New Jersey waterfront locations
- FIFA Fan Festival Shuttle Service — convenient park-and-ride options for New Jersey drivers
- PATH Train & NJ Transit Light Rail — fast, affordable connections from NYC and throughout Hudson County
- Walkable Routes — scenic access into Liberty State Park with fan energy along the way
Transportation schedules, pickup locations, tickets, and walking maps will be released closer to the event.
What to expect
The last time the U.S. hosted the World Cup was in 1994. Other previous North American hosts were Mexico in 1970 and 1986. Though holding the games across three large countries will certainly pose travel challenges for teams and fans, the United Bid attempted to address some of this by designing regional clusters for teams and groups.
The games are this summer and people are already planning their trips and booking their stays. Word on the street is that some organizations including FIFA crews are booking up entire hotels to accommodate their groups. Considering many Europeans spend their lengthy summer vacations touring for the FIFA World Cup™, we expect hotels to sell out quickly.
What to do when Visiting Hudson County, NJ
Visitors to Hudson County have so much to do during the FIFA World Cup™, from top rated restaurants to scenic adventures relaxing along the Hudson River waterfront where you can soak in stunning skyline views of Manhattan.
Hudson County is known for having some of the best American diners in the country and some of the most innovative food trucks and breweries. We have world-class arts and culture, parks and nature, and some of the best diverse cuisine in the country. Many neighborhoods are walkable, or you can pick up one of our bike share bikes to explore on two wheels. Walk or ride along the waterfront or hop on a ferry for the short and scenic ride from here to NYC.
Where to stay during the World Cup
We have dozens of options for accommodations that would be perfect for a World Cup visit, including the Hyatt Place Secaucus Meadowlands, Aloft Secaucus Meadowlands, 4-star hotels in Secaucus, all nearby MetLife Stadium.
For more Hudson County itinerary inspiration, head to visithudson.org for Tiny Trips, Group Tour ideas, a full list of Hotels, and more.
** Please note that for the FIFA World Cup 26™, MetLife Stadium is referred to New York New Jersey Stadium **
