Seattle’s FIFA World Cup organizing committee unveiled plans Monday for four free public fan celebration venues as the city prepares to host matches this summer.
Starting June 11, fans can experience World Cup festivities at multiple locations along Unity Loop, including Seattle Center, Waterfront Park, Pacific Place, and Victory Hall in SODO. The Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026 Local Organizing Committee announced the distributed model in partnership with the City of Seattle, Seattle Center, Friends of Waterfront Park, Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Reign FC, RAVE Foundation, Seattle Mariners, and BH Properties.
“In just 100 days, Seattle will be buzzing as fans from all over flood our city for an unforgettable summer,” said SeattleFWC26 CEO Peter Tomozawa. “Our amazing partners have created a network of free celebrations that meet people where they live, work and gather. This approach reflects who we are: innovative, inclusive, and community-driven.”
Seattle Center will host “Let’s Play SEA ’26 – World Soccer Fan Celebration” with the Armory serving as the primary hub, featuring a large-format indoor screen and all-weather gathering space with food, seating, and amenities. Additional experiences will take place across the campus, including the Mural Amphitheatre with Space Needle views, live performances from Seattle-based and international artists, cultural programming, public art, food vendors, and kid-friendly play areas.
Pacific Place will feature “Seattle Soccer House” with a four-story, high-resolution interior LED screen constructed within the five-story mall. The space will transform into a vibrant soccer hub complete with direct-access parking and will provide daily fan experiences through the last Seattle match on July 6. Waterfront Park will be specially programmed by Friends of Waterfront Park, activating the full 20-acre park with free public programming while partnering with the Sounders, Reign, and RAVE Foundation to host fan experiences on Pier 62.
The Mariners will host “Seattle Matchday Live at Victory Hall,” where fans can watch matches on a 23-foot screen throughout the tournament. Most celebration locations will be open for the majority of the tournament, not just the six matches in Seattle. Capacity across the four venues will vary depending on match day, with highest capacity planned for Seattle matches remaining around 15,000 people at any one time.
All locations will be accessible by public transportation, including Sound Transit Link Light Rail, King County Metro, the Seattle Monorail, ferries, water taxis, bicycles, and walking. The distributed model will spread economic benefits across Seattle neighborhoods to create opportunities for local vendors and small businesses at multiple locations. In partnership with local jurisdictions and community partners, nine official SeattleFWC26 fan zones across the state include Bellingham, Bremerton, Everett, Olympia/Lacey, Spokane, Tacoma, Tri-Cities, Vancouver, and Yakima.
