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June 15, 2026 · 12:00 PM PDT · Lumen Field, SODO · Group Stage
Official schedule confirmed by FIFA. All 6 Seattle matches at Lumen Field — see full schedule ↓
Lumen Field will host multiple group-stage and knockout matches as part of the first FIFA World Cup co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Here's everything you need to know — whether you're attending, or just trying to get to work.
Located in the SODO neighborhood, Lumen Field is easily accessible by Link Light Rail (SODO Station, 2-min walk), but driving is strongly discouraged on match days. Surrounding streets will have closures, and parking lots within 1 mile will be restricted.
6 Matches at Lumen Field
All times Pacific (PDT). Source: FIFA.com / Seattle FWC26
| Date | Kickoff (PDT) | Match | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
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Sun, Jun 15
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12:00 PM | 🇧🇪🇪🇬 Belgium vs Egypt | Group Stage |
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Thu, Jun 19
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12:00 PM | 🇺🇸🇦🇺 USA vs Australia | Group Stage |
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Wed, Jun 24
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12:00 PM | 🇶🇦 Qatar vs UEFA Playoff Winner | Group Stage |
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Fri, Jun 26
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8:00 PM | 🇪🇬🇮🇷 Egypt vs IR Iran | Group Stage |
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Wed, Jul 1
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1:00 PM | ⚔️ Round of 32 — Teams TBD | Round of 32 |
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Mon, Jul 6
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5:00 PM | ⚔️ Round of 16 — Teams TBD | Round of 16 |
All times Pacific (PDT). Lumen Field is temporarily renamed "Seattle Stadium" for the tournament per FIFA branding requirements. Source: FIFA.com · SeattleFWC26.org
Expect severe congestion on I-5, I-90, SR-99, and all SODO-area streets on match days. Closures around Lumen Field from 3 hours pre-kickoff. Avoid driving downtown if at all possible. Use Link Light Rail.
Downtown Seattle hotels are already near sold-out for match weekends at 3–5× normal rates. Consider staying in Bellevue, Redmond, or Tacoma — all are 30–45 min by train from Lumen Field.
King County Metro and Sound Transit will run extra service on match days. Light Rail is your best bet — Link runs from Sea-Tac Airport through downtown to SODO station, steps from Lumen Field.
Official FIFA Fan Zones will be set up in Seattle Center and along the waterfront. Pioneer Square and Capitol Hill bars will be packed for early-morning matches. Pre-book if you want a seat.
Massive economic opportunity — restaurants, retail, and services near Lumen Field can expect lines out the door. Consider extended hours, increased staff, and accepting multiple currencies. Multi-language signage helps.
SPD will deploy additional officers in SODO and downtown. Security perimeters around the stadium will be active 4+ hours before kickoff. All bag checks are mandatory. No oversized bags, no drones.
Seattle is North America's premier homeport for Alaska cruises, with a record 2.1 million passengers expected in 2026. Both main terminals are just minutes from downtown — and in summer 2026, they'll be operating at full capacity alongside the World Cup.
For the first time in history, Seattle will simultaneously host a FIFA World Cup and operate at full Alaska cruise capacity — alongside Seafair, Pride, and its regular summer festival calendar. Locals should plan around the surge; visitors should plan way ahead. This is going to be extraordinary.
Seattle's light rail, bus network, ferry system, and bike share all come together to make car-free travel surprisingly easy — especially important when roads are choked with match-day crowds.
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