World Cup Watch Parties Continue in Harrison NJ

The FIFA World Cup celebration continues in the Town of Harrison, NJ, as Sports Illustrated Stadium hosts the NYNJ World Cup 26 Jersey Fan Hub on select dates throughout the Group Stage of the tournament.

The Harrison, NJ, Sports Illustrated Stadium, home of the New York Red Bulls and NY/NJ Gotham FC soccer teams, has been designated as the official New Jersey fan experience for the FIFA World Cup 2026 NYNJ Host Committee. During the World Cup, the stadium is offering fans a place to gather, watch matches, enjoy live entertainment, take part in fan activations, and experience the tournament's energy without traveling to every match site.

The Next Round Of Group Stage Watch

The next round of Group Stage watch parties at Sports Illustrated Stadium includes events on:

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

The full stadium and main stage will be open between 12:00 pm and 7:30 pm, showing the following matches:
- 1:00 pm: Portugal vs DR Congo
- 4:00 pm: England vs Croatia

Friday, June 19, 2026

Hype House will be open from 2:00 pm – 11:30 pm, showing the following matches:
- 3 pm: USA vs Australia
- 6 pm: Scotland vs Morocco
- 9 pm: Brazil vs Haiti

The full stadium and main stage will be open between 2:00 pm and 11:30 pm, showing the following matches:
- 3 pm: USA vs Australia
- 6 pm: Scotland vs Morocco
- 9 pm: Brazil vs Haiti

Saturday, June 20, 2026

Hype House will be open from 12:00 pm – 10:30 pm, showing the following matches:
- 1 pm: Netherlands vs Sweden
- 4 pm: Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire

-8 pm: Ecuador vs Curacao

The full stadium and main stage will be open between 12:00 pm and 10:30 pm, showing the following matches:
- 1 pm: Netherlands vs Sweden
- 4 pm: Germany vs Côte d'Ivoire

-8 pm: Ecuador vs Curacao

Sunday, June 21, 2026

Hype House will be open from 11:00 am – 11:30 pm, showing the following matches:
- 12 pm: Spain vs Saudi Arabia
- 3 pm: Belgium vs Iran
- 6 pm: Uruguay vs Cape Verde
- 9 pm: New Zealand vs Egypt

The full stadium and main stage will be open between 11:00 am and 8:30 pm, showing the following matches:
- 12 pm: Spain vs Saudi Arabia
- 3 pm: Belgium vs Iran
- 6 pm: Uruguay vs Cape Verde

Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Hype House will be open from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am (midnight), showing the following matches:
- 1 pm: Portugal v Uzbekistan
- 4 pm: England vs Ghana
- 7 pm: Panama vs Croatia
- 10 pm: Colombia vs Cape Verde

The full stadium and main stage will be open between 12:00 pm and 9:00 pm, showing the following matches:
- 1 pm: Portugal v Uzbekistan
- 4 pm: England vs Ghana
- 7 pm: Panama vs Croatia 

Fans attending the Fan Hub can watch World Cup matches on large screens, including a 60-foot screen on the stadium pitch. The stadium’s Hype House will also serve as a gathering location with large-screen televisions, a bar area, and a stage for entertainment and special appearances.

Free Admission, But You Must Register

Although admission to general Fan Hub events is free, fans should not assume they can simply walk into the stadium. Official event information states that reserved tickets are required. Residents and visitors planning to attend should reserve tickets in advance through Sports Illustrated Stadium or SI Tickets. Use this link to get your tickets.

Traffic & Hopefully Some Increased Local Business

The Fan Hub is expected to increase pedestrian and vehicle traffic in the area around Sports Illustrated Stadium, the Harrison PATH Station, South Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard, Cape May Street, and nearby parking areas. Residents living in the Riverbend District, the SOHA area, and apartment buildings near the stadium should expect heavier foot traffic and possible delays on event days.

Double Traffic Monday, June 22, 2026

Monday, June 22, will be especially important for the region because NYNJ Stadium, still commonly known as MetLife Stadium, will host Norway vs. Senegal at 8 p.m. That means the Town of Harrison, NJ, could see traffic connected not only to the Fan Hub but also to the larger regional World Cup schedule.

The World Cup is bringing international attention to New Jersey, but for Harrison residents, it also means more congestion, more Harrison Police patrol & traffic control costs, more visitors using local streets, and more pressure on Harrison residents, especially those in the Stadiums neighborhood around the Harrison PATH Station. In many ways, the Sports Illustrated Stadium will host more intense gatherings than the regular games at the New York-New Jersey Stadium, aka MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, NJ.

YourHarrison.com will continue monitoring the Fan Hub schedule, stadium activity, traffic bulletins, and the impact these events have on Harrison residents.

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