High kicks: NY gives local World Cup fans tips on how to land safe, legal cannabis
The state of New York is launching an education campaign to inform World Cup fans about how to access and safely use legal cannabis during the tournament. The campaign aims to promote responsible use and awareness of the state's licensed cannabis dispensaries. With over 200 licensed dispensaries in and around New York City, the World Cup is seen as an opportunity for the state's growing marijuana market to thrive.
- ▪The New York state Office of Cannabis Management is launching an education campaign to instruct World Cup fans on how to access and safely use local legal weed.
- ▪There are over 200 licensed cannabis dispensaries in and around New York City, presenting a big opportunity for the state's growing marijuana market.
- ▪Visitors can identify legitimate cannabis merchants by looking for a state OCM license sticker affixed to the front door or window of a business.
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Metro exclusive High kicks: NY gives local World Cup fans tips on how to land safe, legal cannabis By Carl Campanile Published June 7, 2026, 1:35 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Here’s how to find your pot o’ goal during the World Cup. State cannabis regulators are launching an education campaign to instruct the thousands of local tourists and fans readying for the World Cup on how to access and safely use local legal weed. “We certainly don’t want to see any adverse events,” said John Kagia, executive director of the state Office of Cannabis Management. 4 MetLife Stadium in New Jersey is set to host eight FIFA World Cup matches.
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