Throughout June and July, the largest ever FIFA Men’s World Cup will feature six matches at Lumen Field, a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood. This is a special opportunity for the Emerald City, as Seattle is one of just 16 selected host cities across North America. With an expected 750,000 visitors, King County is in for a $1 billion economic boost.
Regarded as the ultimate celebration of the sport, the World Cup brings both potential and challenges to the Sound. Transit agencies and security services are upping the ante in preparation for this unprecedented event.
Designated by Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026 organizers, Bellingham has been selected as one of nine “fan zone” cities in Washington State. Dreading the I-5 traffic? Take the easy route and swing up to Bellingham for a dose of game day energy at a fan zone waterfront watch party. seattlefwc26.org
