Trending Now - New Yorkers to Win $50 FIFA World Cup Tickets in Lottery
WHO:
ABC News - Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the ticket lottery.
ABC News - U.S. men’s national team star Timothy Weah was present at the announcement.
The Guardian - Community leaders and soccer players Tim Weah and Mark McKenzie attended the announcement.
WHAT:
ABC News - Mayor Mamdani stated, "To put that into perspective, that is five lattes in New York City," regarding the $50 ticket price.
NBC News - The tickets will be located in the upper bowl of the 82,000-capacity MetLife Stadium.
Fox News - The tickets will be divided among the first seven matches at MetLife before it hosts the final on July 19.
CBS News - The lottery will allow residents to enter once a day over the course of six days, with a maximum of 50,000 daily entries into the lottery.
CBS News - The tickets will be given to the winners in person at the bus terminal before they go to the matches.
CBS News - The winners will be notified on June 3 by the email used to enter and will have 48 hours to buy up to two tickets.
ABC News - The tickets will include free roundtrip bus transportation to the stadium for the ticket holders.
The Guardian - The eligible games include five group games: Brazil v Morocco on June 13, France v Senegal on June 16, Norway v Senegal on June 22, Ecuador v Germany on June 25, and Panama v England on June 27, plus a Round of 32 game on June 30 and a Round of 16 game on July 5.
NBC News - The lottery will allow residents to enter once a day over the course of six days, with a maximum of 50,000 daily entries into the lottery.
Fox News - The cheapest available ticket for a MetLife Stadium group stage game was $535 for the Norway-Senegal match on June 22.
CBS News - The cheapest available ticket for the final was $7,734.
CBS News - The lottery website states that those buying tickets may be asked to verify their identity and residency through official IDs, pay stubs, rental or mortgage agreements, or recent utility bills.
CBS News - Winners will be notified on June 3 and will have 48 hours to purchase up to two tickets.
ABC News - The tickets will be distributed via a lottery starting May 25 and will be available for seven of the eight games played at MetLife Stadium, excluding the final on July 19.
The Guardian - The initiative marks the first time an individual 2026 World Cup host city will provide special access to tickets for residents of that city.
NBC News - The lottery will open on May 25 at 10am Eastern Time and close on May 30 at 5pm ET, with a maximum of 50,000 allowed daily entries into the lottery.
Fox News - The tickets will be divided among the first seven matches at MetLife before it hosts the final on July 19.
NBC News - The lottery system for the tickets will run from May 25 through May 29.
CBS News - Winners will be notified on June 3 and will have 48 hours to purchase up to two tickets.
NBC News - The tickets will be evenly distributed among the five boroughs of New York City.
Fox News - The cheapest Ticketmaster listing for a MetLife Stadium group stage game was $535 for the Norway-Senegal match on June 22.
CBS News - The cheapest available ticket for the final was $7,734.
ABC News - The tickets will be located in the upper bowl of the 82,000-capacity MetLife Stadium.
The Guardian - The eligible games include five group games: Brazil v Morocco, France v Senegal, Norway v Senegal, Ecuador v Germany, and Panama v England, plus a Round of 32 game and a Round of 16 game.
NBC News - The lottery will allow residents to enter once a day over the course of six days.
ABC News - 1,000 tickets costing $50 will be available to New York City residents for the World Cup.
The Guardian - A total of about 150 tickets will be available for each of the seven games.
The Guardian - The tickets will be non-transferable and will be given to winners on game day.
NBC News - The lottery will allow residents to enter once a day over the course of six days, with a maximum of 50,000 daily entries into the lottery.
CBS News - Winners will be notified on June 3 and will have 48 hours to purchase up to two tickets.
NBC News - The tickets will be evenly distributed among the five boroughs of New York City.
Fox News - The cheapest available ticket for the final was $7,734.
CBS News - The tickets will include free roundtrip bus transportation to the stadium.
ABC News - The tickets will be distributed to winners on game day as they board the bus.
NBC News - The lottery will allow residents to enter once a day over the course of six days.
CBS News - Winners will be notified on June 3 and will have 48 hours to purchase up to two tickets.
NBC News - The tickets will be evenly distributed among the five boroughs of New York City.
Fox News - The cheapest Ticketmaster listing for a MetLife Stadium group stage game was $535 for the Norway-Senegal match on June 22.
CBS News - The cheapest available ticket for the final was $7,734.
ABC News - The tickets will be located in the upper bowl of the 82,000-capacity MetLife Stadium.
The Guardian - The eligible games include five group games: Brazil v Morocco, France v Senegal, Norway v Senegal, Ecuador v Germany, and Panama v England, plus a Round of 32 game and a Round of 16 game.
NBC News - The lottery system for the tickets will run from May 25 through May 29.
ABC News - 1,000 tickets costing $50 will be available to New York City residents for the World Cup.
The Guardian - The tickets will be distributed via a lottery system.
The Guardian - A total of about 150 tickets will be available for each of the seven games.
The Guardian - The tickets will be non-transferable and will be given to winners on game day.
WHERE:
NBC News - The tickets will be evenly distributed among the five boroughs of New York City.
ABC News - The tickets are for games at MetLife Stadium, located in New Jersey.
The Guardian - The announcement took place in the Little Senegal neighborhood of Harlem, Manhattan.
ABC News - The tickets are for games at MetLife Stadium, located in New Jersey.
The Guardian - The announcement took place in the Little Senegal neighborhood of Harlem, Manhattan.
WHEN:
ABC News - The lottery for the tickets will start on May 25 and will be distributed on game day.
The Guardian - The lottery will open on May 25 at 10am Eastern Time and close on May 30 at 5pm ET.
The Guardian - The eligible games include matches starting June 13 and continuing through July 5.
ABC News - The lottery for the tickets will start on May 25 and will be distributed on game day.
The Guardian - The lottery will open on May 25 at 10am Eastern Time and close on May 30 at 5pm ET.
The Guardian - The eligible games include matches starting June 13 and continuing through July 5.
WHY:
NBC News - The initiative is positioned as a collaboration between the mayor’s office and the NY/NJ World Cup host committee, not with FIFA.
ABC News - Mayor Mamdani aims to ensure that working people are not priced out of attending the games.
The Guardian - The initiative is a response to high ticket prices and aims to provide access to local residents.
ABC News - Mayor Mamdani aims to ensure that working people are not priced out of attending the games.
The Guardian - The initiative is a response to high ticket prices and aims to provide access to local residents.
HOW:
NBC News - The tickets will be non-transferable and will be given to winners on the day of the games.
Fox News - The tickets will be non-transferable and will be given to winners on game day.
CBS News - Those buying tickets may be asked to verify their identity and residency through official IDs, pay stubs, rental or mortgage agreements, or recent utility bills.
CBS News - The lottery website states that those buying tickets may be asked to verify their identity and residency through official IDs, pay stubs, rental or mortgage agreements, or recent utility bills.
CBS News - The lottery website states that those buying tickets may be asked to verify their identity and residency through official IDs, pay stubs, rental or mortgage agreements, or recent utility bills.
Fox News - The lottery will allow a maximum of 50,000 daily entries into the lottery. Winners will be allowed to buy up to two tickets each.
ABC News - The tickets will include free roundtrip bus transportation to the stadium.
The Guardian - The lottery will allow a maximum of 50,000 daily entries, with winners allowed to buy up to two tickets each.
CBS News - The lottery website states that those buying tickets may be asked to verify their identity and residency through official IDs, pay stubs, rental or mortgage agreements, or recent utility bills.
CBS News - The lottery website states that those buying tickets may be asked to verify their identity and residency through official IDs, pay stubs, rental or mortgage agreements, or recent utility bills.
Fox News - The lottery will allow a maximum of 50,000 daily entries into the lottery. Winners will be allowed to buy up to two tickets each.
ABC News - The tickets will include free roundtrip bus transportation to the stadium.
The Guardian - The lottery will allow a maximum of 50,000 daily entries, with winners allowed to buy up to two tickets each.
(UPDATED May 22, 2026 11:57 UTC)
Mayor Mamdani has highlighted that the $50 ticket price for the upcoming matches at MetLife Stadium is comparable to the cost of five lattes in New York City. The tickets, located in the upper bowl of the stadium, will be distributed through a lottery system, allowing residents to enter once a day for six days, with a maximum of 50,000 entries each day. Winners will be notified by email on June 3 and must claim their non-transferable tickets in person at the bus terminal before the matches, with a 48-hour window to purchase up to two tickets.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 10:04 UTC)
In an exciting initiative, residents of New York City can enter a lottery for tickets to several World Cup games, including matchups like Brazil versus Morocco on June 13 and Panama against England on June 27, with winners notified on June 3. The tickets, which will include free roundtrip bus transportation to the stadium, are non-transferable and must be purchased on game day, with the cheapest ticket for the Norway-Senegal match priced at $535 and the final ticket costing a staggering $7,734. To enter the lottery, participants can submit one entry per day for six days, with a total of 50,000 entries allowed each day, and may need to verify their identity and residency through official documents.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 06:19 UTC)
In a groundbreaking initiative, MetLife Stadium will offer a lottery for ticket access to seven of the eight games during the 2026 World Cup, excluding the final on July 19. The lottery opens on May 25 at 10 AM Eastern Time and will allow up to 50,000 entries each day until it closes on May 30 at 5 PM ET, marking the first time a host city has provided special ticket access for its residents. Those looking to purchase tickets may need to verify their identity and residency with official documents like IDs, pay stubs, or recent utility bills.
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(UPDATED May 22, 2026 01:40 UTC)
New York City residents will have the chance to enter a lottery for World Cup tickets starting May 25 and running through May 30, with winners announced on June 3. A total of 1,000 tickets will be available at a cost of $50 each, and these will be evenly distributed among the five boroughs, with each winner able to purchase up to two tickets. The initiative, aimed at making the games more accessible to working people, will also include free roundtrip bus transportation to MetLife Stadium, where the matches will take place.
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(UPDATED May 21, 2026 23:20 UTC)
New York City residents will have the chance to enter a lottery for tickets to an upcoming event, with entries allowed once a day for six days and a cap of 50,000 entries each day. Winners will be notified on June 3 and will need to purchase up to two tickets within 48 hours, with the tickets being evenly distributed across the five boroughs and including free roundtrip bus transportation to the stadium. The cheapest ticket available for this final event is priced at $7,734, and those purchasing tickets may need to verify their identity and residency with official documents.
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(UPDATED May 21, 2026 21:29 UTC)
A lottery for tickets to the upcoming games will allow New York City residents to enter once a day for six days, with winners notified on June 3 and given 48 hours to purchase up to two tickets. The tickets will be evenly distributed among the five boroughs and will be handed out to winners as they board the bus on game day, but buyers may need to verify their identity and residency with official documents. Meanwhile, the cheapest Ticketmaster listing for a MetLife Stadium group stage game is currently $535 for the Norway-Senegal match on June 22, while tickets for the final start at a staggering $7,734.
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(UPDATED May 21, 2026 19:44 UTC)
Tickets for the upcoming soccer matches at MetLife Stadium will be located in the upper bowl of the venue, which has a capacity of 82,000. The eligible games include five group matches featuring teams like Brazil, France, and England, along with a Round of 32 and a Round of 16 game. The lottery system for these tickets will open on May 25 and run through May 29, allowing up to 50,000 entries each day, with winners able to purchase up to two tickets each.
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(UPDATED May 21, 2026 17:50 UTC)
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced a ticket lottery for the World Cup, aimed at making the event accessible to New York City residents, with U.S. men’s national team star Timothy Weah present at the announcement in Harlem's Little Senegal neighborhood. Starting May 25, the lottery will offer 1,000 tickets at $50 each for games at MetLife Stadium, with about 150 tickets available for each of the seven matches, and winners will receive free roundtrip bus transportation to the stadium on game day. The lottery will remain open for entries until May 30, allowing up to 50,000 daily entries, with each winner able to purchase up to two non-transferable tickets.