Local kick-off times, channels and host-venue info for New York City (NY/NJ metro).
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In New York City (NY/NJ metro), every 2026 FIFA World Cup match airs free on FOX (English) or Telemundo (Spanish), with FOX One and Peacock streaming the same feeds for cord-cutters. New York City (NY/NJ metro) is one of eleven US host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with 5 matches scheduled at MetLife Stadium.
New York City sits in Eastern (EDT), which is the canonical Eastern reference used by Fox Sports for the 2026 schedule. Group-stage matches kick off at noon, 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM and 9:00 PM local, with the late-evening slot used for the marquee USMNT and knockout fixtures.
New York City is one of eleven US host markets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, about ten miles west of Manhattan, has a tournament capacity of 82,500 and hosts 5 group-stage matches. Local viewers without a ticket can still catch every match free over-the-air on FOX (English) or Telemundo (Spanish) — the same broadcast feeds available anywhere in the United States, with the local kick-off times shown on this site automatically adjusted to your time zone.
| Match | ET | Channels |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico vs South Africa | Thu Jun 11, 3:00 PM | FOX Telemundo Peacock Tubi (free 4K) |
| France vs Senegal | Tue Jun 16, 3:00 PM | FOX Telemundo Peacock |
| Netherlands vs Sweden | Sat Jun 20, 1:00 PM | FOX Telemundo Peacock |
| Switzerland vs Canada | Wed Jun 24, 3:00 PM | FOX Telemundo Peacock |
| New Zealand vs Belgium | Fri Jun 26, 11:00 PM | FS1 UNIVERSO Peacock |
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Every match airs free over-the-air on either FOX or Telemundo — a $20 indoor antenna is enough to pull in both networks in any major US metro within reach of a broadcast tower. For streaming, FOX One carries the English feed without a cable login, while Peacock ($7.99/mo) simulcasts every Spanish broadcast. Cable streamers YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo all carry FOX, FS1, Telemundo and UNIVERSO, plus the Fox Sports 4K channel for USMNT matches, both semifinals and the July 19 final.
See the full US channel guide for all 104 World Cup matches →