Matches in Seattle
Sun Jun 15, 12pm PT
Belgium vs Egypt
Group G
Thu Jun 19, 12pm PT
USA vs Australia
Group D
Wed Jun 24, 12pm PT
Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Qatar
Group B
Fri Jun 26, 8pm PT
Egypt vs Iran
Group G
Tue Jul 1, 1pm PT
Round of 32 — TBD
Round of 32
Sun Jul 6, 5pm PT
Round of 16 — TBD
Round of 16
Easiest stadium access of any US host city
Lumen Field sits in the heart of downtown Seattle. Walk from most hotels, or take Link light rail directly to Stadium Station. No car needed at all.
Where to stay
Pioneer Square
Walking distance to Lumen Field. Historic neighbourhood with bars, restaurants and galleries. Most convenient base for match days. Hotels here sell out fast.
Closest to stadium
Downtown Seattle
Best overall. Pike Place Market, waterfront views, Link light rail access. Wide hotel range. Walking distance or 1-2 stops from stadium. Best for first time visitors.
Best overall
Capitol Hill
Trendy neighbourhood with great bars, restaurants and nightlife. Own Link light rail station, 1-3 stops to stadium. Popular with younger international fans.
Best nightlife
South Lake Union
Modern tech-district neighbourhood with good hotels. Streetcar access to downtown, easy connection to Link. Slightly quieter than Capitol Hill or Pioneer Square.
Good value
Pioneer Square and downtown sell out fast
Canada and England match weekends in particular see very high hotel demand. Book early with free cancellation. Broader Seattle neighbourhoods all have excellent Link light rail connections.
Local tips for Seattle
Link light rail is the easiest stadium route in the US
Sound Transit Link light rail runs directly from SEA-TAC Airport to Stadium Station in 40 minutes with no transfers. From downtown hotels it is 1-3 stops. Trains run every 8 minutes with increased service on match days until 1am. Buy an ORCA card at the airport on arrival — $3 one-way, $6 day pass. A special 3-day transit pass for $21 is available at the airport.
Walk from downtown — unique advantage
Seattle is one of the only US host cities where fans can walk to the stadium from their hotel. Pioneer Square is a 5-10 minute walk. Downtown core is 15-20 minutes. No other major US World Cup venue offers this.
Pack a rain jacket — always
Seattle's reputation for rain is earned. June is actually one of the drier months but rain is always possible. Lumen Field is open air. Bring a light waterproof layer for every match regardless of the forecast.
Coffee capital of the world
Seattle is the birthplace of Starbucks and has an extraordinary independent coffee culture. Pike Place Market is the original Starbucks location. Countless excellent independent cafes across Capitol Hill and downtown. Coffee here is genuinely exceptional.
Fan Festival at Seattle Center
The official FIFA Fan Festival is at Seattle Center near the Space Needle with live match broadcasts, food and events throughout the tournament. Easily reachable by monorail from downtown or a short walk from hotels.
Tip 18-20% everywhere
Tipping is expected at restaurants, bars and for most services. Seattle is an expensive city — budget $80-120 per day for food and transport. Pike Place Market is a great affordable food option.
Plan your full Seattle trip ⚽
Getting to Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA-TAC) is the main hub with strong connections from Asia-Pacific, Europe and across North America. Link light rail takes you downtown in 40 minutes.
Getting to Lumen Field
Link light rail to Stadium Station
Alight at Stadium Station (1 Line) or International District/Chinatown Station. Both are a short walk to the stadium. Every 8 minutes on match days.
Walk from Pioneer Square or downtown
5-20 minutes depending on where you're staying. The easiest stadium walk of any US 2026 host city.
Bus routes 21, 101, 150
Multiple bus routes stop near Lumen Field. Pay with ORCA card or Transit GO Ticket app. Under 18s ride free on match days.
Stay connected in Seattle
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Official merchandise
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