Your ticket QR code, available on your mobile device after your ticket has been confirmed.

• Blankets and towels not exceeding 55” x 60”
• Cash, a credit card, or mobile payment method, if you would like to buy food and drinks at the event
• Comfortable shoes and clothing — please be mindful of the weather on event day!
• Sunscreen and a hat for daytime matches

Please wear comfortable clothing, keeping in mind weather conditions for the day. We encourage you to show off your team spirit for the matches or your pride in the Westchester community!

Of course! We encourage all participants to bring small, handheld signs to show their team spirit and/or their pride in the community. Any signs, flags, or banners attached to poles will not be permitted. Please see the prohibited items list below for more information.

There will be giveaways and soccer-related activities throughout the day, so if you don’t have anything at home, there will be plenty at the event.

Yes — each match watch experience will feature live entertainment, interactive soccer activations, photo opportunities, and more.

Check back on the event website or sign up for updates to be the first to know.

Personal photography and video for non-commercial use is encouraged!

Professional camera equipment, tripods, and recording for broadcast or commercial purposes require prior written approval — please submit a request via our contact form.

Members of the press with valid credentials who are interested in attending should submit a request via our contact form.

By attending, guests consent to being photographed or filmed as part of event coverage.

This is an outdoor event and is intended to take place rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, event staff will provide instructions on-site. Updates will also be shared via the event website, email, and SMS text message.

We recommend checking event communications before you leave home on event day.

Yes — this is a free, family-friendly event open to guests of all ages. All attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times.

Guests must be 18 or older to register for tickets directly. If you are under 18, a parent or guardian must complete the registration on your behalf.

Yes! This event is welcoming and accessible to all attendees. If you are in need of accessibility accommodations, please request an ADA ticket on the ticket registration page. For full details on accessibility accommodations, please visit our Accessibility page.

The gates will open at 12 pm. Interactive soccer activations, live entertainment, giveaways, and other family-friendly activities will be available until the match begins at 3 pm. Please arrive early — entry lines may be longer closer to kickoff. Gates will close and all guests must exit the premises within 30 minutes of the final whistle.

Yes — you can register up to 4 guests per transaction. Each guest will receive their own ticket, except for children under 18, whose tickets will be sent directly to the parent or guardian who completed the registration.

For groups larger than 10, such as soccer teams, school groups, or community organizations, please complete our contact form.

For guidance regarding immigration enforcement, please visit: https://humanrights.westchestercountyny.gov/immigrant-protection-act

After you submit your ticket registration request, we will review the request. Once your ticket has been confirmed, you will receive an email prompting you to complete your registration. Once complete, your ticket QR code will be emailed to you. Please have it ready on your phone when you arrive.

In order to bring this free, family-friendly event to your community, we must review all ticket requests before confirming your ticket. This will help us ensure a safe, family-friendly experience for everyone. To expedite our review, please submit as much information as possible on the registration page.

Yes — tickets can be transferred, but must be properly claimed by the new recipient to remain valid. Instructions for completing the transfer will be provided when you initiate the process. Tickets that have not been claimed through the transfer process will not be accepted at entry.

Re-entry is not permitted once you exit the event.

Yes — a variety of food and beverage options will be available for purchase from local vendors on-site. Please bring cash, a card, or mobile payment method for food and beverage purchases.

All bags and purses — including backpacks, totes, fanny packs, drawstring bags, and similar items — are subject to security screening before entry. Bags larger than 12" x 6" x 12" as well as blankets or towels larger than 55" x 60" are not permitted. Security personnel reserve the right to deny entry to anyone carrying a prohibited item. Additionally, event attendees are not permitted to distribute materials within the event perimeter.

The following items are not permitted inside the venue:

Items are subject to change, please check for updated list here

• Aerosols
• Alcoholic beverages from outside the event, controlled substances, and drugs, including medical marijuana. Exceptions may be granted for personal prescription drugs. For specific inquiries, please contact us via the contact form.
• Animals. Certified service animals are welcome. Please see our Accessibility page for more information.
• Bags larger than 12" x 6” x 12”
• Banners or flags of any kind
• Bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and roller skates
• Blankets or towels larger 55” x 60”
• Chairs, stools, or any foldable seatings
• Clothing with vulgar language
• Coolers
• Drones and unmanned aircraft systems
• Fireworks, hazardous materials, and weapons of any kind
• Food or beverage from outside the event. Exceptions may be granted for person dietary restrictions. For specific inquires, please contact us via the contact form.
• Glass, plastic, or metal bottles and containers
• Laser pointers
• Outside sports equipment, including balls
• Poles, sticks, and similar rigid items
• Selfie sticks
• Umbrellas, unless it is raining

We want everyone to have a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable experience. All guests are expected to treat fellow attendees, staff, and volunteers with respect. Disruptive, threatening, or discriminatory behavior will not be tolerated and may result in removal from the event.

Tailgating in any of our designated event parking lots is prohibited. We encourage all guests to join us inside the plaza for the food, live entertainment, fan activations, and other activities occurring before the matches begin.

All free parking passes for the event have been claimed. If you do not have a parking pass, you will not be able to park in our offsite lots. There will be no onsite parking at Kensico Dam Plaza for this event.

If you previously registered for a parking pass, you should expect to receive your pass via email on Saturday, July 18.

Attendees without a parking pass should plan to use our convenient public transportation and rideshare options.

If you lose an item during the event, please visit the guest services tent or the nearest staff member and we'll do our best to help. If an item is turned in during the event, an announcement will be made on-site.

The use of all tobacco products, including cigarettes, e-cigarettes, cigars, and smokeless tobacco, is prohibited on all plaza grounds, including parking areas, lawns, and sidewalks.

The latest event information will be shared via the event website, email, and SMS text message. When you register for your ticket, you'll have the option to sign up for email and SMS alerts to stay up to date.

If you didn't add your cell phone number when you registered for your ticket, you can still add it by following these steps:

1. Click this link to go to the registration page.
2. Click "Login" in the upper-right corner.
3. After logging in, select "My Registrations" from the account drop-down menu.
4. Click "Edit Details" for the New York State 2026 World Cup Watch Experience event.
5. Enter your Cell Phone number.
6. Click "Update".

We will have free water available in addition to cooling and hydration stations. Updates will also be shared via the event website, email, and SMS text message.

We recommend checking event communications before you leave home on event day.

Yes, a variety of local breweries will be selling beer during the event. Alcohol sales will be limited to two beverages per transaction. Alcohol sales will stop at the end of half time.