Binghamton To Host Community Watch Parties For World Cup Matches

Soon, it will be time for the 2026 World Cup soccer. Three countries, 16 cities will host the events from June 11 to July 19, including Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco Bay Area, and Seattle in the United States.

Toronto and Vancouver will host in Canada, and in Mexico, the host cities will be Mexico City, Monterrey, and Guadalajara.

What an amazing time it would be to attend one of these events. Well, if that is not possible, you can catch the action via a local watch party.

Today, May 14, 2026, City of Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham announced plans to host three FIFA World Cup 2026™ community watch parties. Binghamton was one of 12 cities across New York State to be selected for funding through the New York State Community World Cup Grant Program, administered by Empire State Development.

The mayor outlined the details for three watch parties for the U.S. Men's National Soccer Team group stage matches:

USA vs. Paraguay – Friday, June 12 at 9 p.m. on Gorgeous Washington Street in downtown Binghamton. Large LED screens will broadcast the match in the street, which will be closed to traffic. Alcohol sales available to 21+ attendees. Pre-game activities will begin in the early evening.
USA vs. Australia – Friday, June 19 at 3 p.m. at Recreation Park on the West Side. Large LED screens will broadcast the match, and the park, pool, and carousel will be open regular hours.
USA vs. Turkey – Thursday, June 25 at 10 p.m. at Mirabito Stadium in downtown Binghamton. In partnership with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, the match will be broadcast on the outfield jumbotron with audio through the ballpark’s sound systems. Doors open by 6 p.m.

Binghamton will be a regional destination for World Cup soccer this summer as the only recipient in the Southern Tier to be awarded funding through the New York State Community World Cup Grant Program. Binghamton’s official watch parties will be an exciting way to support local small businesses, shine a spotlight on downtown Binghamton and our public spaces, and bring residents together to cheer on Team USA. My thanks to New York State for selecting the City as a recipient of this funding. - City of Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham

Major Kraham noted that these watch parties are being presented by Airbnb, co-hosted by the American Outlaws Binghamton Chapter #183, a non-profit group dedicated to organizing support for the men's, women's, and youth U.S. soccer teams, and supported by the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and Visit Binghamton.

This summer, the City of Binghamton will host World Cup watch parties thanks to a $25,000 investment from the New York State Community World Cup Grant Program. Athletics have the ability to bring everyone together from all walks of life. I appreciate Governor Hochul selecting the City of Binghamton for these events. This city is incredibly deserving and I am so excited for our community to have the ability to watch these soccer games together and support our local businesses! - New York State Senator Lea Webb

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