The World Cup 2026 Seattle experience centres on Lumen Field — the loudest stadium in American sport, hosting six matches including the US Men’s National Team vs Australia on Juneteenth (19 June). With the most transit-friendly venue of the tournament, a citywide fan celebration and a special $18 transit pass for visitors, Seattle is built for a hands-free World Cup. Here’s everything you need: matches, tickets, fan zones, transport and luggage storage.
World Cup 2026 Seattle Match Schedule
Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) hosts six matches — four group-stage games and two knockout ties:
| Date | Match | Stage |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 15 June | Belgium vs Egypt | Group G |
| Fri 19 June | United States vs Australia | Group D |
| Wed 24 June | Qatar vs Bosnia and Herzegovina | Group B |
| Fri 26 June | Egypt vs Iran | Group G |
| Mon 29 June | Round of 32 tie | Knockout |
| Early July | Round of 16 tie | Knockout |
The USA match on Juneteenth — kicking off Pride weekend — will be the hottest ticket in the Pacific Northwest. Check the official FIFA schedule for confirmed kickoff times and resale availability.
Seattle Fan Zones: Let’s Play SEA ’26
Seattle’s celebration spreads across the city from 11 June to 19 July. The main hub is Seattle Center — home of the Space Needle — with the Let’s Play SEA ’26 fan celebration, plus additional fan zones at Seattle Soccer House (Pacific Place), Waterfront Park and Victory Hall. Entry is free, with every match shown on big screens. Official regional fan zones also run in Everett, Bremerton and Tacoma, all reachable by transit.
Getting to Lumen Field: Light Rail and the $18 ORCA Pass
Lumen Field sits right by King Street Station and the International District/Chinatown light rail stop — arrive via Link light rail at Pioneer Square or International District from the north, or Stadium station from the south. Parking is extremely limited; transit is the way.
Best value for visitors: the $18 3-Day PugetPass on an ORCA card gives unlimited rides on most regional buses and Link light rail for three days (there’s also a $6 all-day pass). ORCA cards cost $3 from machines at Sea-Tac Airport and light rail stations, and the airport connects directly to downtown by Link. Riders 18 and under travel free.
Bag rules: FIFA’s clear bag policy applies (clear bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, small clutches up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches), with no bag check at the venue. Full details in the Lumen Field bag policy guide.
Luggage Storage in Seattle for the World Cup
Radical Storage has verified partners across Seattle from $4.90 per bag per day, with no size limits and a $3,000 guarantee per item. The most useful for World Cup visitors:
- Seattle SODO — in the stadium district itself, open 9am to midnight: drop bags, walk to Lumen Field.
- Key Arena / Seattle Center — open 24 hours, right by the main fan celebration and the Space Needle.
- Pike/Pine — by Pike Place Market, open until 11pm, ideal for downtown sightseeing days.
- Sea-Tac Airport area — open 24 hours on the Link line, perfect for layover match days and late flights.
Where to Stay and What to See Between Matches
Pioneer Square puts you walking distance from the stadium; downtown and Belltown balance fan-zone access with Pike Place Market on your doorstep. Between matches, ride the ferry to Bainbridge Island for skyline views, explore the Museum of Pop Culture at Seattle Center, and time an evening for Kerry Park at sunset. With match days spread from 15 June to early July, there’s room for a day trip to Mount Rainier — or a fan-zone ferry run to Bremerton.
Frequently Asked Questions
Six matches at Lumen Field (Seattle Stadium): four group-stage games including USA vs Australia on 19 June, a Round of 32 tie on 29 June, and a Round of 16 tie in early July.
Yes. The US Men’s National Team plays Australia at Lumen Field on Friday 19 June 2026 — Juneteenth — in Group D.
Take Link light rail to Pioneer Square, International District/Chinatown or Stadium station. The $18 3-Day PugetPass on an ORCA card covers unlimited regional rides for three days.
The main fan celebration is at Seattle Center, with additional zones at Seattle Soccer House (Pacific Place), Waterfront Park and Victory Hall, plus regional fan zones in Everett, Bremerton and Tacoma. Entry is free.
Radical Storage has partners from $4.90 per bag per day, including a point in SODO by the stadium open until midnight, a 24-hour location at Seattle Center, and a 24-hour spot near Sea-Tac Airport — each covered by a $3,000 guarantee.
