Seattle

Seattle is the only city in the Pacific Northwest chosen to host 2026 FIFA World Cup matches — and it’s not surprising. The city’s soccer roots run deep, from the long history of the Sounders to a vibrant community culture that regularly fills the stadium with some of the most energetic fans in North America. Seattle has one of the highest rates of soccer participation in the country, and its fan culture — marked by colorful marches, long green scarves, coordinated chants, and a welcoming spirit for anyone rooting for the hometown heroes — has become legendary among visiting teams and supporters alike.

• Monday, June 15, 2026: Group Stage, Match 16
• Friday, June 19, 2026: Group Stage (USA game two), Match 32
• Wednesday, June 24, 2026: Group Stage, Match 52
• Friday, June 26, 2026: Group Stage, Match 63
• Wednesday, July 1, 2026: Round of 32, Match 82
• Monday, July 6, 2026: Round of 16, Match 94

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Lumen Field is located just south of downtown Seattle and is easily accessible by public transportation, car, or on foot, in most cases. If you’re staying downtown, the stadium is a 15–20 minute walk from most central hotels.

Public transit is also easy. King County Metro buses run between downtown and the stadium, and routes 21, 101, 150, or 550 will drop you within a short walk of Lumen Field. Alternatively, you can take the Sound Transit Link Light Rail to the International District/Chinatown or Stadium stations, both about a 10-minute walk from the entrance. On the train, the King Street Station (Amtrak and Sounder commuter rail) is only a five-minute walk from the stadium. The easiest way to pay for public transportation is to download the Transit GO Ticket app in advance and buy a digital pass, though you can also buy tickets from machines at every station.

If you’re considering driving, parking is available at several lots around the stadium, but it fills up quickly on match days. You’ll probably want to reserve a spot in advance online or, better yet, use public transit.

Photo: FIFA Seattle News Room

The main Seattle Fan Celebration will be at Seattle Center, expected to host up to 20,000 fans with live match broadcasts, entertainment, food, and educational displays. However, there will also be additional official fan zones across the state in areas like Bellingham, Bremerton, Everett, Olympia/Lacey, the Tri-Cities, Spokane, Tacoma, Vancouver, and Yakima, if you can’t make it to Seattle. Locations and programming details will be announced closer to the tournament. For the latest updates, visit SeattleFWC26.org.

The FIFA 2025 Club World Cup in Seattle

Seattle will host matches during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup between June 15 and July 13, when the newly expanded tournament brings 32 of the world’s top club teams to the United States for the first time. Lumen Field will host several group stage games. Visitors can expect the city to come alive with global fans, watch parties, and related events, as FIFA positions this tournament as a test run for the 2026 World Cup infrastructure. Lumen Field will host six matches, with tickets now available online.

• June 15, 2025, 7PM: Seattle Sounders vs. Botafogo
• June 17, 2025, 12PM: River Plate vs. Urawa Red Diamonds
• June 19, 2025, 3PM: Seattle Sounders vs. Atlético Madrid
• June 21, 2025, 12PM: Inter Milan vs. Urawa Red Diamonds
• June 23, 2025, 12 PM: Seattle Sounders vs. Paris Saint-Germain
• June 25, 2025, 6 PM: Inter Milan vs. River Plate