It’s not just a field. It’s where the city plays
A free, public pitch in the heart of Central Park. Open to every neighborhood, every age, every level — built so that anyone in New York can step on and play.
Opening June 10, 2026 · Central Park, New York City
FIFA
GLOBAL PARTNER
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY OF NEW YORK
NYC PARKS
HOST & STEWARD
CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY
PARK PARTNER
STREET SOCCER USA
PROGRAMMING
A new home
for the beautiful game
The Central Park FIFA Arena Field is a free, small-sided pitch open to every New Yorker. It’s built to do what soccer does best — bring neighbors together, give kids somewhere to belong, and turn a patch of the park into common ground.
More than a place to play, it’s a platform for the city’s communities.
Throughout the World Cup the field hosts open play, youth programming, community leagues, and marquee events with partners across the city and the sport. Whether you’re lacing up for the first time or chasing your next match, there’s a place for you here.
This page is your home base for what’s happening on the field — and how to get on it.
COST
FREE
Always open to the public — no fee, no membership.
WHERE
CENTRAL PARK
In the heart of the park, accessible to all five boroughs.
WHO
ALL AGES
Youth to adult
POWERED BY
STREET SOCCER USA
Programming & city partners
On the field this season
Two marquee moments with our city and sport partners — with much more on the calendar below.
U.S. SOCCER GIRLS SUMMIT
THUR, JULY 16 · 10AM – 12PM
A full day on the field celebrating girls in the game — clinics, mentorship, and play led by U.S. Soccer in Central Park.
SOCCER IN SCHOOLS EDUCATOR EVENT
WED, JULY 8 · 6PM – 8PM
Training for NYC School Educators by US Soccer Federation
GET On the field
Tell us how you want to be part of the Central Park FIFA Arena Field. We’ll be in touch with what’s next.
- Play — join open play, youth programs, or a community league.
- Volunteer — coach, mentor, or help run events on the field.
- Stay informed — get the schedule, opening-day news, and ways to partner.