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Free sports watch parties are taking over Hudson Yards this summer

Catch everything from Wimbledon to the WNBA under the Hudson Yards sun

Laura Ratliff
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Laura Ratliff
Vessel at Hudson Yards
Photograph: courtesy Vessel at Hudson Yards
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Big summer energy just hit Hudson Yards—literally. The 30-foot Big Screen is back, towering over the Public Square & Gardens for a season-long run of free sports watch parties. Whether you’re into F1, footy or the U.S. Open, this is your chance to watch the world’s biggest events in a setting that’s all vibe, no cover.

Part of the Backyard at Hudson Yards programming, the Big Screen is showing a packed lineup through October. Upcoming highlights include Wimbledon (June 30–July 13), the MLB and WNBA All-Star Games (July 15 and 19), the U.S. Open (Aug. 24–Sept. 7), and the NFL Season Kickoff on Sept. 4. You’ll also catch high-adrenaline events like the Tour de France, Rugby World Cups and multiple F1 Grand Prix races, including the Austin showdown on Oct. 19.

And if your preferred sport is “watching sports while snacking,” you're in luck. The surrounding plaza hosts food trucks serving gelato (Sogno Toscano), caramelized boba tea (Xing Fu Tang) and Van Leeuwen ice cream. Wells Fargo customers can also get priority seating and access to special food truck perks by showing their debit card. (Pro tip: After the game or during halftime, stroll over to the new Sailor’s Choice, a dockside seafood shack built around a classic gentleman’s lobster boat.)

No need to squish into a dive bar or sweat it out at a rooftop when you can kick back on a lawn chair under the Vessel with the Hudson breeze in your hair. Arrive early—seating is first come, first served—and don’t forget the sunscreen. This is outdoor viewing with all the drama of live sports and none of the elbowing for elbow room.

The full schedule and updates are available at the Hudson Yards website.

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