Create 2026 World Cup Events Calendar and Cultural Business Map
Enacted on Jun 16, 2026Signed into law by the Mayor.
Signed into Law
Local Law 2026/107
✦ Plain-Language Summary
This bill would create an official calendar of World Cup viewing parties, festivals, and cultural events celebrating the 48 participating nations. It would also map neighborhoods and small businesses in NYC that have cultural connections to these countries, helping local businesses benefit economically from World Cup tourism and activities.
Details
- Introduced
- Apr 16, 2026
- Passed Council
- Jun 13, 2026
- Enacted
- Jun 13, 2026
- Body
- Committee on Economic Development
- Type
- Introduction
- Status
- Enacted
Sponsors (1)
Official Description
This bill would require an agency designated by the mayor, or a city tourism and conventions entity designated by the mayor, to develop and publish two digital resources no later than one week before the start of the 2026 World Cup. The first is an events calendar of World Cup activities that have been submitted to the designated agency for inclusion, including viewing parties, street festivals, cultural programming celebrating participating nations, soccer clinics, art installations, and musical performances. The second is a digital map of small businesses hosting World Cup events, offering World Cup promotions, or otherwise connected to participating nations. The designated agency would also be required to conduct outreach to prospective participants, including small businesses and event organizers, to encourage submissions to the calendar and the map.