One of the largest free watch parties in the world: 50,000 fans on Central Park's Great Lawn for the July 19 Final, presented by Global Citizen. Giant screens, live entertainment — the people's championship.

Rockefeller Center transforms into a fútbol celebration: live broadcasts around a temporary pitch at the Rink, interactive experiences across the Plaza, a tribute to the 8 World Cup-winning nations, plus the free FIFA Museum exhibition with the Jules Rimet Trophy.

Live match broadcasts in a stadium setting inside Louis Armstrong Stadium, with family entertainment, interactive games, local food vendors, merch and VIP hospitality.

The official FIFA Fan Festival: 34 days of free watch parties at Fair Park (Dos Equis Pavilion), all 104 matches on giant screens with two stages, concerts (Major Lazer, Turnpike Troubadours), curated food and a kids' play area. Closed rest days Jul 8,12,13,16,17. Free, register online.

A 104-foot, 9-story outdoor LED wall in Downtown Dallas — one of the largest outdoor screens in the US. Free open-air plaza surrounded by food and bars; the best unofficial watch spot in the city.

A free 34-day fan festival at Simpson Plaza across from Toyota Stadium (home of the National Soccer Hall of Fame), with a Fan Activation Zone. Gates open 2 hours before kickoff. Great north-suburb option.