Your Private Box for Every Big Game Is on the Water

This Sunday, Spain and Argentina play the first World Cup Final ever contested between the two countries — kickoff 3:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium. Most of New York will watch it from a crowded bar or a couch. That's true of every big game this city cares about, not just this one.

It's Not Just Soccer

New York's sports calendar barely slows down between April and November. NBA and NHL playoffs run into June. Yankees and Mets games — and the Subway Series when the schedule lines them up — run all summer into a World Series in October or November. The World Cup brought group stage, Round of 32, and Round of 16 matches to MetLife all summer before Sunday's Final. The US Open brings tennis to Queens every August and September.

Any of it streams. Any of it can be watched from a private yacht on the Hudson instead of a packed sports bar.

Built for Whatever's On

The Skyline was designed as a watch-party venue first: a 60-inch TV, Starlink internet for reliable streaming on the water, a 10-foot bar, and lounge seating for up to 16 guests included (up to 30 with an add-on) — with the Manhattan skyline as the backdrop no sports bar can match.

No lines, no strangers, no fighting for a sightline to the screen. Your group, your bar, your call on volume and commentary. The captain and crew run the boat; you run the remote.

For smaller groups, the Hudson Star (up to 12 guests) offers the same idea at a more intimate scale — a private lounge on the water for the game that matters to your crew.

Booking Around Game Day

Pricing depends on the date: standard weekday and weekend rates apply for most games, with a small list of 2026 holiday and special-event dates — including this Sunday's FIFA Final — priced separately. For this weekend specifically, the Skyline runs $3,500 for 2 hours or $4,500 for 3, the Hudson Star is $700/hour, and the Manhattan Mermaid is $450/hour, each plus the standard 20% service charge. For any other date on the calendar — playoff games, a Subway Series weekend, a World Series run — contact the team for the rate on that specific day.

Whatever's on, availability for marquee dates goes fast. Reach out at bigapplecharters.com/game-day or call 212-401-4031 to lock in your window.

Big Apple Charters is woman-owned and founder-led by Amal Salameh, USCG-licensed, and the preferred charter of NYC's top hotel concierges and VIP travel advisors. Our team responds within the hour.

The season's biggest moments only come around once. Watch them from the best seat in the harbor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to watch a big game in NYC without fighting for a spot at a sports bar?

A private yacht charter on the Hudson River. Big Apple Charters' Skyline vessel is built specifically as a watch-party venue: a 60-inch TV, Starlink internet for reliable streaming on open water, a 10-foot bar, and lounge seating for up to 16 guests included, or up to 30 with an add-on. Instead of competing for a table or a sightline, your group has the entire boat, the bar, and the remote to itself, with the Manhattan skyline as the backdrop. The captain and crew handle the boat; your group handles the game.

Can I charter a yacht to watch the FIFA World Cup Final in New York?

Yes. The 2026 FIFA World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina kicks off Sunday, July 19 at 3:00 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, NJ. While Big Apple Charters departs from Chelsea Piers on the Hudson River and doesn't provide stadium transport, the Skyline's 60-inch TV and Starlink connection make it one of the best ways to watch the match live from New York City itself, with the skyline as your backdrop instead of a crowded bar.

How much does a game day yacht charter cost in NYC?

Pricing depends on the date. Most games fall on standard weekday or weekend rates. A short list of 2026 holiday and special-event dates, including the FIFA World Cup Final on July 19, carry separate event pricing: for that date, the Skyline runs $3,500 for 2 hours or $4,500 for 3, the Hudson Star is $700/hour, and the Manhattan Mermaid is $450/hour, each plus a 20% service charge. For any other date, contact the team directly for the applicable rate.

What sporting events can I watch from a private yacht on New York Harbor?

Anything that streams. Big Apple Charters regularly hosts guests watching NBA and NHL playoff games, Yankees and Mets games including the Subway Series, the World Series, the US Open tennis tournament, and international soccer including the FIFA World Cup. The Skyline's Starlink internet connection means reliable streaming on the water regardless of which game is on.

How many guests can the Skyline accommodate for a game day watch party?

The Skyline comfortably includes up to 16 guests in its base booking, with room to add up to 30 guests total for an additional hourly fee. For smaller groups, the Hudson Star accommodates up to 12 guests for a more intimate watch party on the water.