The 2026 FIFA World Cup is officially here, and for the first time ever it’s being co-hosted right in our backyard — with MetLife Stadium holding eight matches, including the July 19 Final. If you don’t have a ticket to East Rutherford (same), the good news is that Westchester has quietly put together one of the most interesting watch-party lineups in the region. From a Michelin-worthy rooftop pop-up to a proper British pub that’s airing every single match, here is where to be.
One more thing worth knowing: Governor Hochul signed legislation allowing bars and restaurants to stay open until 4 a.m. for the duration of the tournament (June 11–July 20). Translation: nobody has to rush home at last call when the overtime whistles blow.
🥩 Kanopi ‘Beefsteak’ Pop-Up — White Plains
FOR: The elevated experience crowd. This is the one.
If you’re going to watch the World Cup anywhere in Westchester, make it here — at least once. Kanopi, the Portuguese kitchen atop The Opus Westchester, has transformed itself for the entire tournament into a classic steakhouse watch destination called ‘Beefsteak.’ Think communal tables, over 20 screens with immersive sound, unlimited prime beef cuts from Pat LaFrieda, nostalgic sides, pineapple upside-down cake, and unlimited beer — all while you’re looking out from the 42nd and 43rd floors with 360-degree views of the county. This is not a bar with the game on in the background. This is the game as a full dining event.
Tickets: $145/person per match | ‘Member Pass’ $355 (covers all matches, ~$75/match)
Dates: June 14 – July 19, 2026
Location: Kanopi at The Opus Westchester, 1 Renaissance Sq., White Plains
Reservations: Required — book at Kanopi’s website. Fills fast.
Pro Tip: The Opus is also offering a Soccer Stay & Watch Package if you want to make a full night of it
🍺 Ambleside Pub — Mount Kisco
FOR: The proper soccer fan who wants the real thing.
Mount Kisco’s UK-style Ambleside Pub is showing every single one of the 104 World Cup matches on six screens — full stop. Cask ales on tap, authentic British food, and the kind of crowd that actually understands the offside rule. This is where the soccer purists in northern Westchester are planting themselves for the summer. No gimmicks, no pop-up pricing, just good football the way the rest of the world watches it.
Location: 23 E. Main St., Mount Kisco
Dates: June 11 – July 19 (every match)
Vibe: Neighborhood British pub | walk-in friendly
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⚽ SocceRoof — New Rochelle
FOR: The fan who wants community energy and a soccer-specific space.
Westchester Soccer Club has partnered with SocceRoof in New Rochelle for select watch parties — including the Morocco vs. Brazil match. It’s a soccer-first venue on the Sound Shore end of the county, with fan gear, food, and a crowd that shows up to cheer. Follow Westchester Soccer Club on social for the full watch party schedule here.
Location: SocceRoof, 29 LeCount Pl., 3rd Floor, New Rochelle
🏟️ White Plains Soccer Fest 2026 — Free & Family-Friendly
FOR: All of us — this one’s a community moment.
White Plains has gone all-in for the tournament with a month-long Soccer Fest running June 11 through July 11. Highlights include a World Cup Block Party on June 14 and a jumbo-screen watch party on June 27, plus face painting, sports tournaments, human foosball, cookie decorating (with White Plains Bake Shoppe), trivia, and family movie nights. The big street watch parties happen on Mamaroneck Avenue — free shuttles run between the event site and White Plains Metro-North, which is worth noting if you want to make a night of it without driving.
Locations: Library Plaza to Court Street; Mamaroneck Ave between E. Post Rd. and Maple Ave., White Plains
Cost: Free
Shuttle: Free shuttles to/from White Plains Metro-North on major match days
🎉 Kensico Dam Plaza World Cup Final Watch Party — Valhalla
FOR: The Final. July 19. Don’t miss this one.
This is Westchester’s biggest World Cup moment of the summer. New York State is turning Kensico Dam Plaza into an official watch party venue for the July 19 Final — family activities start at noon and the full crowd gathers at 3 p.m. to watch whoever lifts the trophy. The backdrop of the dam makes this genuinely spectacular. Free, outdoors, and about as close to a stadium atmosphere as you can get without being in East Rutherford.
Date: July 19, 2026 | Activities from noon, match at 3 p.m.
Location: Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla, NY
Cost: Free
🎡 Cross County Center (Yonkers) + Rye Playland
Cross County Center in Yonkers has outdoor watch party programming and family entertainment throughout the tournament. And Rye Playland — yes, the amusement park — is pairing World Cup festivities with rides, making it one of the more uniquely Westchester ways to spend a match day with kids in tow.
Quick Reference: Match-Day Viewing by Vibe
→ Most elevated experience: Kanopi Beefsteak (White Plains)
→ Every single match, real pub atmosphere: Ambleside Pub (Mount Kisco)
→ Soccer-first community venue: SocceRoof (New Rochelle)
→ Free outdoor block party energy: White Plains Soccer Fest
→ The Final, done right: Kensico Dam Plaza (July 19)
→ Family day out + World Cup: Rye Playland
