Visit SyracuseFour Free Events at Everson Plaza and WCNY — First Match is June 19. Don’t Miss It!

Syracuse, NY – With the world’s most exciting soccer tournament now underway, Visit Syracuse wants to make sure Central New York doesn’t miss a moment. The Salt City’s free four-event soccer watch party series — sponsored in part by New York State and Onondaga County — launches this month at two beloved downtown venues. Grab your friends, wear your colors, and come celebrate the beautiful game together.

Whether you’re a lifelong soccer devotee or just love a great reason to gather downtown, these events are for you. Admission is free at every single one.

Here’s the Full Lineup — Mark Every Date:

Everson Plaza – 401 Harrison St, Syracuse, NY 13202

(Across from the War Memorial, adjacent to the Everson Museum of Art)

  • Friday, June 19 | 2:00 – 6:00 PM — USA vs. Australia  ⭐ COMING UP FIRST!
  • Sunday, July 19 | 2:00 – 6:00 PM — The Final (Teams TBD)

Features: Giant 9’x16’ LED screen • Themed food & drinks for purchase • Unbagged folding chairs welcome • Rain or shine

WCNY Courtyard – 415 W. Fayette St, Syracuse, NY 13204

(Outdoor back patio — covered tent on hand for rain)

  • Wednesday, June 24 | 5:00 – 9:00 PM — Scotland vs. Brazil
  • Friday, June 26 | 2:00 – 6:00 PM — Norway vs. France

Features: Food trucks on site • 25-foot screen • Covered tent in case of rain • Free admission

The series is part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s statewide effort to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ to communities across New York. Visit Syracuse is one of 12 community-based projects to receive grant funding through the New York State Community World Cup Grant Program.

All four events are free and open to the public. The first match — USA vs. Australia — is just around the corner on June 19.

For updates and the latest information, visit VisitSyracuse.com. For interviews or to connect with organizers, contact Nikita Jankowski at 315-706-4443 or email njankowski@visitsyracuse.com.

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ABOUT WCNY
WCNY was founded in 1965 as The Educational Television Council of Central New York. Today, it is a public communications organization that produces content across multiple platforms, including television and radio, dynamic web and targeted email content, the WCNY CONNECT magazine, and social media. Through its media platforms, in-person and virtual events, WCNY brings local coverage and educational services to Central New Yorkers. WCNY operates four digital, pledge-free broadcast channels and three radio stations. Classic FM is one of the few radio stations in the world dedicated to locally programmed classical music, and Pulso Central is Central New York’s first Spanish-language radio station.

ABOUT VISIT SYRACUSE

As Onondaga County’s official tourism promotion agency, Visit Syracuse plays a crucial role in driving direct visitor spending in a $1.2 billion local tourism economy.*

Mission

Our mission is to showcase the beauty, historic charm, diverse cultural richness, four distinctly inviting seasons, and an alluring array of events and festivals that define our region, inspiring visitors to create memorable experiences while providing quality-of-life benefits for our residents.

Vision

As community leaders, we continuously aim to stimulate economic vitality for our stakeholders and create a prosperous future for our community through consistent growth and development of tourism, conventions, and special events. Through the Visit Syracuse Film Office, we work to promote, develop, and increase the area’s film and television production positioning Syracuse, Onondaga County, and the Central New York Region as a key player in the entertainment and film industry. For more information, you can visit VisitSyracuse.com.

*Source: Empire State Development, I LOVE NEW YORK & Tourism Economics