Rockaway Mall · New Jersey · Summer 2026
2026 Community Fan Festival

A large-scale fan zone experience at Rockaway Mall featuring live match screenings, food vendors, sponsor activations, family activities, and a four-sided LED screen centerpiece.

Rockaway Mall, New Jersey
30,000 sq ft Activation Space
Family-Friendly Fan Festival
About the Festival

More Than a
Match Screening

The 2026 Community Fan Festival at Rockaway Mall is designed to create one of New Jersey's largest community fan festival experiences. Across approximately 30,000 sq ft, the festival will bring together live match screenings, food areas, sponsor zones, local vendors, children's activities, fan games, and entertainment.

This is not just an event — it is a large-scale community and economic activation designed to bring families, soccer fans, sponsors, local businesses, children, youth groups, and community partners together in celebration of the world's greatest sporting season.

Live Match ScreeningsSponsor ActivationsLocal VendorsKids Play AreasLED Screen ExperienceCultural Showcases

30,000 sq ft

Activation Space

Community First

Families, Fans & Partners

LED Centerpiece

Four-Sided Screen Experience

Family Friendly

Safe, Inclusive & Fun

NJ

Rockaway Mall · New Jersey

One of the region's premier community gathering destinations — just minutes from NYC with 6.2M annual visitors.

What to Expect

The Full Festival Experience

Nine distinct zones and experiences across 30,000 sq ft of community fan festival space.

Main Event

Live Match Screenings

Watch every match live on giant screens in a festival atmosphere. Feel every goal, every save, every moment with thousands of fellow fans.

Centerpiece

Four-Sided LED Screen

A central four-sided LED screen centerpiece delivering 360° viewing angles and an immersive fan-zone atmosphere unlike anything else.

Taste

Food & Beverage Areas

A curated selection of food vendors, local restaurants, dessert brands, and beverage businesses serving the festival community.

Partners

Sponsor Zones

Branded sponsor activations, interactive experiences, product sampling, and direct community engagement opportunities throughout the space.

Community

Local Vendor Marketplace

Designated marketplace areas supporting local businesses, handmade goods, cultural products, and small business owners.

Family

Kids Play Areas

Safe, supervised, and engaging play spaces designed for younger festival-goers with age-appropriate activities and entertainment.

Fun

Fan Activities

Soccer-themed games, digital football, subsoccer, interactive challenges, and fan experiences throughout the activation space.

Entertainment

Music & Entertainment

Live music, cultural performances, youth showcases, dance, and entertainment programming that celebrates the diversity of our community.

Signature

CFF Champions Club

A signature photo experience where guests step onto a podium and pose with a trophy-style prop inside a branded frame — creating a memorable champion moment for families, children, fans, and community groups.

Signature Experience

Reserve Your Spot Today

Tickets are available now — General Admission $10 or upgrade to VIP / Champions Club for $39.99.

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Family & Activities

Fun for Every
Member of the Family

From toddlers to grandparents — we've built a festival where every family member has a place.

Children's Play Areas

Safe, supervised, and colorful spaces designed for young festival-goers with age-appropriate attractions.

Soccer-Themed Activities

Penalty shootouts, skills challenges, and soccer-themed games for all ages and skill levels.

Interactive Games

Hands-on gaming zones including digital football, subsoccer, and competitive fan challenges.

Digital Football

Next-generation digital soccer gaming experiences that bring fans into the action.

Subsoccer

The tabletop football experience everyone loves — tournaments, friendly matches, and more.

Photo Opportunities

Branded fan photo moments including the signature CFF Champions Club podium experience.

Music & Cultural Shows

Live performances, dance showcases, youth group appearances, and cultural entertainment throughout the day.

Community Programs

Youth group activities, sponsor-led experiences, and creative workshops for all community members.

Safe Play Zones

Safety at the Center of Everything

All children's areas are designed with safety as the primary consideration. Supervised zones, clearly marked boundaries, safety-checked equipment, and trained staff ensure every young visitor can participate confidently and safely.

The Venue

Why Rockaway Mall?

More than a venue — a regional gathering point with unmatched access and community reach.

6.2M

Annual Visitors

516K

Monthly Visits

30K

sq ft Space

~30mi

From NYC

Rockaway Mall

301 Mt Hope Ave, Rockaway, NJ 07866

Rockaway Mall is more than a venue — it is a regional gathering point. Its proximity to New York City, strong access from New Jersey communities, existing visitor traffic, and regional visibility make it an ideal destination for a large-scale fan festival.

  • Rockaway Mall | Rockaway Township, New Jersey
  • Easy access from Northern NJ and NYC metro area
  • Ample on-site parking for thousands of vehicles
  • Close proximity to major highways (I-80, Route 46)
  • High foot traffic and established regional destination
  • Surrounded by diverse, soccer-passionate communities

Serving the Greater NYC Metro Region

With easy highway access, abundant parking, and a strong draw from diverse New Jersey and New York communities, Rockaway Mall provides the perfect platform for a large-scale, community-driven fan festival.