Sports cannot become a luxury, says Mamdani, outlining plans to air World Cup throughout New York (opens original article in a new tab)

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani aims to make sports more accessible by broadcasting World Cup matches on public kiosks and offering affordable tickets, while facing some criticism from sports stakeholders.

• New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to broadcast World Cup matches on LinkNYC kiosks to increase accessibility for fans without TV or streaming
• Mamdani secured 1,000 affordable World Cup tickets at $50 each with free transportation and launched inexpensive New York-themed soccer jerseys
• Mamdani's initiatives face some opposition, including from Knicks owner James Dolan who criticized security measures during NBA Finals