Free Tickets Now Available for June 12 World Cup Watch Experience at LaValle Stadium

Free ticket registration is now officially open for the New York State United - 2026 World Cup Watch Experience on Long Island, hosted at Stony Brook University's LaValle Stadium on Friday, June 12.

This first-of-its-kind, free, large-scale public viewing event of the live match broadcasts on the LaValle Stadium video screen is expected to draw thousands of fans. The day consists of two events: the Canada vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B) World Cup match at 3 pm, and the USA vs. Paraguay (Group D) World Cup match at 9 pm. Fans can now request free tickets online to one or both of these events.

The World Cup Watch Experience will transform Stony Brook University into a free, accessible outdoor destination where families, soccer fans and New Yorkers from across the region can gather to experience the tournament together close to home. Alongside live match viewing, the event will feature interactive soccer experiences, entertainment, local food and beverage offerings, and programming that celebrates the energy, diversity and spirit of Long Island and communities across New York State.

"I am proud of our efforts to bring the World Cup - a truly global moment - directly into communities across New York State, which includes opening the ticket registration today for the New York State United 2026 World Cup Watch Experience on Long Island," said New York State Governor Hochul. "By creating free, family-friendly viewing events across New York, we're making it easier for families, fans and communities to come together, celebrate the world's game and create lasting memories - while continuing to invest in the future of youth soccer in the state."

"As New York's #1 public university and a SUNY flagship, Stony Brook University is thrilled to be hosting this first-ever World Cup Watch Experience," said Stony Brook University President Andrea Goldsmith. We look forward to hosting community members from across Long Island and beyond on our beautiful campus to cheer on their favorite team in a shared and spirited celebration. This event supports our aspiration to serve as a social and cultural engine for Long Island, bringing people together for energizing and meaningful moments like this one. We look forward to opening our doors, strengthening our deep community connections and celebrating this historic global event together."

The Long Island event is the first of two New York State flagship World Cup Watch Experiences, with a second major public viewing event planned for the FIFA World Cup Final on July 19 at Kensico Dam Plaza in Westchester County.

"As the Assembly representative for Stony Brook University, and as a member of the Long Island Advisory Committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, I am proud to see our region play such a meaningful role in welcoming the World Cup to New York and making this global event more accessible for our residents," said Assemblymember Rebecca Kassay. "Hosting this event at Stony Brook University is a tremendous opportunity for everyone from local businesses to local sports fans, and I look forward to seeing residents and visitors alike come together to experience the spirit of this historic tournament."

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine added, "The World Cup is a celebration of cultures from around the world, and it brings people together every four years. We're looking forward to this event and the joy it will bring; so many soccer fans will have the opportunity to watch their teams as a community."

For more details on the ticket registration process or the events on June 12, please visit the event website.