Curated template · 3 days
NYC World Cup Weekend
New York City, USA · $900–$1,400
Experience New York City during the World Cup with iconic skyline views, rooftop nights, legendary food spots, and nonstop city energy woven into a flexible three-day itinerary. From Central Park and Times Square to waterfront walks, local eats, and fan-filled watch parties, this trip blends classic NYC experiences with the excitement of football season in the city.
Trip highlights
- Central Park morning walk
- High Line + Chelsea Market
- Top of the Rock sunset
- Brooklyn Bridge skyline
- Village jazz night
3-day itinerary summary
Midtown Icons & Village Jazz
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09:00
Central Park Walk & Brunch
Bagel + coffee then stroll the park
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12:00
Midday Coffee / Recharge
Quick caffeine + light snack
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14:00
MoMA Afternoon
Modern art highlights and design store
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16:00
Watch a game Live, or catch it at a fan fest or a rooftop bar
New York City is hosting five free official FIFA World Cup fan zones across all five boroughs, featuring live match screenings, food, music, and cultural programming. The venues, locations, and dates are as follows: Manhattan: Rockefeller Center — July 6 to July 19. Brooklyn: Brooklyn Bridge Park — June 13 to July 19. Queens: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Flushing Meadows) — June 17 to June 28. The Bronx: Bronx Terminal Market — June 13 to June 14. Staten Island: Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) Community Park — June 29 to July 2. In addition to these designated borough hubs, the region features the primary FIFA Fan Festival site at https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/fifa-fan-festival/new-york-new-jersey.
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21:00
Greenwich Village Jazz & Dinner
Pasta + live jazz set at an iconic club
High Line, Downtown, and Rooftops
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09:00
High Line Walk & Chelsea Market Bites
Coffee and tacos while walking the elevated park
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11:30
Times Square or Statue of Liberty
Visit an attraction, or fit in some other bucket list item
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14:00
SoHo & Nolita Galleries
Boutiques, street art, and indie galleries
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16:00
Catch a football game live, or visit a fan fest
New York City is hosting five free official FIFA World Cup fan zones across all five boroughs, featuring live match screenings, food, music, and cultural programming. The venues, locations, and dates are as follows: Manhattan: Rockefeller Center — July 6 to July 19. Brooklyn: Brooklyn Bridge Park — June 13 to July 19. Queens: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Flushing Meadows) — June 17 to June 28. The Bronx: Bronx Terminal Market — June 13 to June 14. Staten Island: Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) Community Park — June 29 to July 2. In addition to these designated borough hubs, the region features the primary FIFA Fan Festival site at https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/fifa-fan-festival/new-york-new-jersey.
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21:00
Top of the Rock + Late-Night Slice
Sunset skyline then classic New York pizza
Brooklyn Waterfront Day
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09:00
DUMBO Coffee & Brooklyn Bridge
Walk the bridge toward Manhattan views
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11:30
Free Time / Ferry to Wall St
Optional NYC Ferry ride with skyline views
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14:00
Brooklyn Museum & Prospect Park
Art stop and park stroll
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17:00
Catch a football game live, or visit a fan fest
New York City is hosting five free official FIFA World Cup fan zones across all five boroughs, featuring live match screenings, food, music, and cultural programming. The venues, locations, and dates are as follows: Manhattan: Rockefeller Center — July 6 to July 19. Brooklyn: Brooklyn Bridge Park — June 13 to July 19. Queens: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Flushing Meadows) — June 17 to June 28. The Bronx: Bronx Terminal Market — June 13 to June 14. Staten Island: Staten Island University Hospital (SIUH) Community Park — June 29 to July 2. In addition to these designated borough hubs, the region features the primary FIFA Fan Festival site at https://www.fifa.com/en/tournaments/mens/worldcup/canadamexicousa2026/fifa-fan-festival/new-york-new-jersey.
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19:00
Williamsburg Rooftop Dinner
Trendy spot with skyline backdrop
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