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While the world’s elite soccer squads prepare to battle it out on the pitch, Queens is gearing up to be the ultimate cultural epicenter for tournament celebrations. From June 11 through June 27, 2026, the iconic USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center will be transformed into a vibrant, global fan fest known as the NYNJ World Cup 26 Queens Group Stage HQ.
Over the course of 17 action-packed dates, the venue will host more than 40 performances and appearances from globally-recognized recording artists, hometown legends and international icons. The musical roster spans genres and generations, celebrating the rich diversity of the local community.
The star-studded lineup features a mix of global talent and legendary New York figures including Queens’ own hip-hop royalty, Nas, who takes the stage for a highly-anticipated hometown headline concert on June 12. Multi-talented artist Wyclef Jean brings his legendary, genre-blending Carnival experience to the stage on June 15, infusing Afro-Caribbean and reggae rhythms into the celebration. Grammy Award-winning R&B singer-songwriter Ella Mai performs on June 17 and soccer icon Ronaldinho will appear alongside Colombian sensation Blessd on June 20. Rap pioneer and New York icon Busta Rhymes closes out the group stage festivities on June 27.
The best part about the HQ festivities is that general admission is entirely free. You just need to reserve tickets in advance on Ticketmaster using the codes FWC26NYNJ or QUEENSHQ (while supplies last). General admission passes grant access to immersive fan activations, Telemundo partner experiences, local food vendors and real-time match broadcasts inside the Louis Armstrong Stadium.
The free timed tickets include access to select concert programming, but special headline events—including the Nas concert on June 12—require a separate, paid ticket. Secure your spot today to experience the beautiful game, NYNJ style.