It’ll be a sunny day in Seattle when the city isn’t excited for a soccer match.
The Emerald City will help play host when the 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to North America. Seattle Stadium, also known as Lumen Field, will host six matches throughout the tournament. That includes the USMNT’s second fixture of group play.
Located right along downtown, Seattle Stadium is an easy yet worthwhile venue for the World Cup. It can house nearly 70,000 on gameday, and the stadium will certainly be packed when the tournament comes to town.
Seattle is a one-of-a-kind place to be, making it a great hub for soccer fans from all over the world. Breathtaking scenery, fresh-caught fish available on every corner, coffee and breweries galore, it’s the capital of the Pacific Northwest for good reason. And now, soccer fans from around the world can see what Washington is made of.
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Ready for some PNW fun? Here’s how you can get tickets to every 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Seattle.
FIFA World Cup in Seattle tickets
Tickets to the 2026 World Cup are officially sold through FIFA. The Visa presale draw, the first of sale of the tournament, will open on September 10 and close on September 19. The lottery is available only for Visa cardholders who create a FIFA ID.
Those interested in seeing matches in Seattle can register for the latest news and ticket information here.
However, you can also purchase tickets through StubHub now. City and location can be sorted using drop down selections. Passes are not guaranteed to be authenticated by FIFA and may be priced higher than face value.
As of fall 2025, the second match on June 19, which features the USA, costs at least $970. The Round of 16 fixture is priced at $1,050.
Click the link below to view more prices, seats and the latest ticket availability.
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FIFA World Cup in Seattle schedule
While matchups are yet to be determined, a FIFA World Cup schedule is set with play dates decided.
Below is the schedule for all games at Seattle Stadium.
| Date | Round | Match |
| Mon., June 15 | Group G | TBD |
| Fri., June 19 | Group D | USA vs. TBD |
| Wed., June 24 | Group B | TBD |
| Fri., June 26 | Group G | TBD |
| Wed., July 1 | Round of 32 | Group G winner vs. Group A/E/H/I/J third place |
| Mon., July 6 | Round of 16 | TBD |
FIFA World Cup in Seattle teams, groups
Participating teams and groups will be determined in spring of 2026. However, all three host countries – USA, Canada and Mexico – have earned automatic bids to the World Cup.
Here’s how qualifications are split between confederations:
- AFC – Eight direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CAF – Nine direct spots + one inter-confederations play-off place
- CONCACAF – Six direct spots + two inter-confederations play-off places
- CONMEBOL – Six direct spots + one inter-confederation play-off place
- OFC – One direct spot + one inter-confederations play-off place
- EUFA – 16 direct spots
A handful of non-hosting teams have officially qualified for the tournament. It includes Japan, New Zealand, Iran, Argentina, Australia, Uzbekistan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Ecuador and Brazil.
Seattle Stadium seating chart for 2026 FIFA World Cup
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