Thursday, June 11, 2026, 10:09 a.m.-Sunday, July 19, 2026, 11:59 p.m.
Rutgers Welcomes The World
⚽Celebrate the World Cup with Scarlet Pride!⚽
Rutgers Celebrates the Beautiful Game
The 2026 FIFA World Cup™ has arrived and the Rutgers community is ready for kick-off!
Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local fan, Rutgers welcomes everyone to enjoy the World Cup with a dose of “RU Rah Rah!” spirit. Find campus watch parties, related events, and more happening across the university and New Jersey this World Cup season.
World Cup Matches Will Be Played on Rutgers Turfgrass
Ten of the 16 World Cup stadiums across the United States, Canada, and Mexico will feature cool-season natural turfgrass varieties developed by Rutgers researchers.
Welcome Senegal to Rutgers University!
Senegal Men's National Soccer Team, finalists in the 2026 African Cup of Nations (AFCON), will utilize Rutgers' world-class training facilities as their preparation hub during the 2026 FIFA World Cup™ in New Jersey this summer.
World Cup Watch Parties
Sunday, July 19, 2026, 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. | The Yard, New Brunswick
Visiting New Jersey to Cheer On Your Squad?
International visitors are always welcome in New Jersey and at Rutgers University! Contact us to schedule a campus visit or to attend a World Cup-related event.
Latest World Cup News
A Rutgers–Newark alumnus created a World Cup Fan Village in Newark’s Ironbound neighborhood, bringing together local businesses and diverse communities through shared soccer watch events, cultural programming, and food.
