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Seattle

Loudest crowd in MLS becomes the loudest crowd in 2026 — bring earplugs.

68,740 · seats · Lumen Field
7 · Matches at this venue
SEA · airport
  • 4.0 M (metro)Population
  • USD 160–270 mid-rangeBudget
  • 14–22 °C · crisp eveningsWeather
  • 7Matches at this venue
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World Cup atmosphere

Seattle transforms into a continent-wide stadium during the FIFA World Cup 2026. Fan zones spring up across the city: Seattle Center · Pier 62 waterfront · Capitol Hill watch parties. Public viewings, supporter parades and unofficial street parties run from morning through to last-call across 4 core neighbourhoods.

Recommended neighborhoods

  • Capitol Hill
  • Pioneer Square
  • Ballard
  • Fremont

Stadium

Lumen Field · 68,740 seats — Stadium guide →

Matches at this venue

Group stage · Jun 12
Canada vs Group B · #2
Group stage · Jun 15
United States vs Group D · #4
Group stage · Jun 18
Group G · #1 vs Group G · #3
Group stage · Jun 21
Group J · #1 vs Group J · #2
Group stage · Jun 25
Group L · #1 vs Group L · #4
Round of 32 · Jun 30
R32 11A vs R32 11B
Round of 16 · Jul 6
R16 7A vs R16 7B

Hotels nearby

Best base zones: Capitol Hill, Pioneer Square, Ballard. Match-day hotels around Seattle fill 6+ months out — book early.

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Food & activities

  • Pike Place Market chowder
  • Salumi sandwiches
  • Canlis (special occasion)
  • Paseo Cuban

Activities

Hidden gems:

  • Discovery Park lighthouse loop
  • Volunteer Park Conservatory
  • Kerry Park skyline view

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Safety & transport

Safety & transport: Generally safe; downtown homelessness is visible but rarely threatening.

Transport & access: Sound Transit Link Light Rail SEA → Downtown → Stadium → Northgate.

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FAQ

FAQ

What stadium hosts World Cup 2026 matches in Seattle?

Lumen Field (68,740 seats) hosts the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Seattle.

Which neighborhood should I stay in?

Top picks: Capitol Hill, Pioneer Square, Ballard, Fremont.

What is the budget per day?

USD 160–270 mid-range

How safe is Seattle?

Generally safe; downtown homelessness is visible but rarely threatening.

What is the public transit like?

Sound Transit Link Light Rail SEA → Downtown → Stadium → Northgate.

What is the airport code?

SEA

What's a good day trip from Seattle?

Mount Rainier, Olympic Peninsula, or Bainbridge Island ferry.

What's the weather during the tournament?

14–22 °C · crisp evenings

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