June 12, 2026
New York State has been planning a World Cup Experience like no other and has gone to great lengths to make the World Cup experience accessible and inclusive so people of all abilities can enjoy what Gov. Kathy Hochul has called a "once-in-a-generation opportunity for New Yorkers."
The Office of the Chief Disability Officer (OCDO) is teaming up with the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the Office of Mental Health (OMH) and the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) to ensure the accessibility, inclusivity and safety for all people with disabilities who participate in the exciting, family-friendly activities for match day on June 12.
Starting at 1:00 pm, OCDO will be staffing an ADA location inside of the Stony Brook stadium. OPWDD will also be hosting a sensory tent and Special Olympics will be running soccer skills clinics on Stony Brook's beautiful field.
Join us and thousands of fellow New Yorkers as we watch live matches on giant outdoor screens, enjoy entertainment (including a 45-minute performance by Third Eye Blind), and celebrate the world’s game together!
Tickets are free and available here.