This decision overturns the previous Adams administration's plan to charge admission for official fan zones. New York's announcement contrasts with cities like Los Angeles and Toronto, which have announced plans to charge for fan events to recoup organizational costs. Each borough will have an official fan zone, with Brooklyn's located in Brooklyn Bridge Park. It will feature live public match viewings, daily programming, participation from local businesses, and interactive experiences, sources exclusively confirmed to the Brooklyn Eagle. Brooklyn's fan zone will also be the longest-running among all five boroughs. The World Cup runs from June 13 to July 19. "When I think back to my first World Cup, some of my most memorable moments weren't in the stadium, but in the fan zones, surrounded by thousands of people united by a pure love for the game," Mamdani said, continuing: "That's what we're building hereโ€”a World Cup that belongs to the people of New York. By bringing these free events to every borough, we're ensuring everyone can be part of that joy."