The Guardian- New York City’s mayor announced a program to provide 1,000 World Cup tickets for $50 each to residents of the five boroughs.
- The tickets will be for every game at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium other than the final.
- The lottery system for the tickets will open on 25 May at 10am Eastern Time and close on 30 May at 5pm ET.
- Winners will be allowed to buy up to two tickets each and the tickets are non-transferable.
New York City residents will have the chance to secure tickets for the 2026 World Cup through a lottery system, which features 1,000 tickets available at a price of $50 each.2
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the program, aiming to make the games more accessible to local fans.1
The lottery opens on May 25 at 10am ET and closes on May 30 at 5pm ET, with a limit of 50,000 entries allowed daily.4
Winners can purchase up to two tickets each, which are non-transferable and will be distributed on the day of the games. The offer includes tickets for every NY/NJ game excluding the final, providing a unique opportunity for local soccer enthusiasts.67
This initiative reflects a broader effort by city officials to engage the community in the sporting event, emphasizing inclusion and excitement around the upcoming World Cup festivities in 2026, an event anticipated to draw international attention and showcase soccer on a grand scale.
“A total of 1,000 $50 tickets will be available to New York City residents through a lottery system, opening on May 25. The tickets are for upper bowl seating at MetLife Stadium, with a limit of two tickets per winner and non-transferable conditions.”
