German Family Fan Fest.
An afternoon of soccer, schnitzel and shenanigans. Bring the kids, wear your jersey, cheer your heart out โ Germany’s biggest family watch party lands in NYC.
Saturday, June 13, 2026 · 2 – 5 PM · Chelsea Industrial, NYC
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โ What’s included
One ticket. An afternoon packed with good chaos.
Everything is included with your family pass โ no surprise upcharges, no à la carte nonsense.
Live Soccer
Watch the match on a massive screen alongside fellow Germany fans โ stadium-style energy without the stadium prices.
German Food & Beer
Authentic Bratwurst, pretzels, and Kölsch for grownups. Juice boxes, snacks and Apfelschorle for the little ones.
Games & Activities
Foosball tournaments, face painting, soccer skills zone, and a craft table with World Cup flags to decorate.
Supervised Kids Area
Certified sitters keep an eye on the kids in a dedicated soft-play zone so the grownups can actually watch the game.
โด Run of show
Three hours. Zero dull moments.
2:00 PM · Doors Open
Pick up wristbands, grab a pretzel, snap a family photo at the flag wall.
2:30 PM · Kids Zone Opens
Face painting, soccer skills drills, craft flags โ all supervised so you can actually relax.
โ 3:00 PM · Kickoff: Switzerland vs. Qatar
Lights down, screen up. 90 minutes of nail-biting, cheer-your-lungs-out family fandom.
4:00 PM · Halftime Games
Dad-vs-kid penalty shootout, raffle draw with partner goodies up for grabs.
5:00 PM · Final Whistle & Farewell
Group photo, goodie bags for the kids, and see you at the next Fan Fest.
โ The venue
Chelsea Industrial. Made for gatherings.
A wide-open loft space in West Chelsea with soaring ceilings, a massive LED wall for the match, and a tucked-away corner weโve turned into a proper supervised kids zone. Stroller-accessible, air-conditioned, close to the High Line.
- Address: W 27th St, Chelsea, NYC
- Nearest subway: 23rd St (1, C, E, F, M)
- Accessibility: Stroller & wheelchair friendly
- Capacity: 250 guests (cozy)
โข Tickets
Grab a pass. Bring the crew.
Under 3s are always free. All tickets include full access โ food and drinks à la carte at the bar.
Kid
$15
Ages 3โ12
- Supervised kids zone access
- Craft kit + flag
- Juice box & snack
- Goodie bag
Family Pack
$85
โ Most picked โ 2 adults + up to 3 kids
- Everything in Adult + Kid
- Reserved family seating
- First beer on us
- Group photo print
- Skip-the-line entry
Adult
$35
13 and up
- Match viewing access
- 1 drink token (beer, wine, N/A)
- Pretzel on arrival
- Raffle entry
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About the organizer
Building the German expat community in New York since 2010.
We run monthly meetups, seasonal festivals, and a bilingual newsletter keeping German-speaking families connected across all five boroughs. The Fan Fest is our biggest celebration of the year โ a chance for kids whoโve only seen Oma on Zoom to feel a piece of home.
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Our wonderful partners & sponsors
See you on June 13th.
Bring the whole crew.
Tickets are moving fast โ we always sell out a week before. Grab yours now and we’ll save you a pretzel.
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