Seattle
Nestled between mountains and water, Seattle offers a laid-back Pacific Northwest vibe with world-class coffee, fresh seafood, and stunning natural beauty in every direction.
Coffee, rain and football in the Pacific Northwest
World Cup Travel Packages
Estimated costs for a 7-day fan trip to Seattle · Lumen Field
Stadium
Matches at this stadium
6 matches · Seattle- Match 14Group G🇧🇪 Belgium v 🇪🇬 EgyptMon, Jun 15 · 7:00 PM UTC
- Match 29Group D🇺🇸 USA v 🇦🇺 AustraliaFri, Jun 19 · 7:00 PM UTC
- Match 50Group BBosnia & Herzegovina v 🇶🇦 QatarWed, Jun 24 · 7:00 PM UTC
- Match 65Group G🇪🇬 Egypt v 🇮🇷 IranSat, Jun 27 · 3:00 AM UTC
- Match 82Round of 321G v 3A/E/H/I/JWed, Jul 1 · 8:00 PM UTC
- Match 94Round of 16W81 v W82Tue, Jul 7 · 12:00 AM UTC
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Knockout match teams resolve as group stage finishes — codes like 1A mean “Group A winner” and W74 means “winner of match 74.”
Game day at Lumen Field
Everything fans actually stress-Google before their trip to Seattle.
2 hours before kickoff
75 minutes before kickoff
Cashless venue — cards & tap-to-pay only
Clear plastic bags only, max 30 × 15 × 30 cm (12 × 6 × 12 in). Small clutch (no larger than a hand) also allowed.
$40–80 in nearby SoDo lots, but transit is faster
Sound Transit Link Light Rail Stadium or International District/Chinatown stations — 10 min walk to Lumen. From SEA-TAC airport, it's a 40 min direct ride.
Insider notes
- Lumen Field is open-air with partial roof coverage on stands
- Seattle summers are mild (70s°F) and dry — bring layers for evening matches
- Pioneer Square hosts the official Fan Festival
Prohibited items (FIFA standard)
- Outside food and drinks
- Glass and metal containers
- Weapons (incl. pocket knives) and fireworks
- Professional cameras (lens >75mm) and tripods
- Drones
- Banners larger than 2 × 1 m or any with political messaging
- Selfie sticks
- Laser pointers
Fly into SEA-TAC. Link Light Rail connects the airport to downtown in 40 minutes. Lumen Field is a short walk from Pioneer Square or Stadium stations.
Getting around Seattle
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Official Fan Zones
Watch Parties & Sports Bars
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Top Attractions
Hidden Gems & Cocktails
Belltown speakeasy through an unmarked door in a back alley. Craft cocktails in a cozy, bathtub-decorated space.
Capitol Hill cocktail bar behind a hidden bookshelf door. Intimate, reservation-recommended, and expertly mixed drinks.
Pubs & Breweries
Pike Place Market institution since 1989. Brewery tours, a pub menu, and fresh beers brewed steps from the market.
Urban beer garden in Fremont with communal tables, food trucks, and fresh IPAs. Universale Pale Ale is a Seattle staple.
Fine Dining
Michelin-starred Pacific Northwest fine dining overlooking Lake Union since 1950. The prix fixe menu, mid-century architecture, and impeccable service are iconic.
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Local Tips
- Lumen Field is one of the most transit-accessible stadiums in the US
- Visit Pike Place Market early morning to see the fish throwers
- Seattle summers are gorgeous (70s°F, long daylight) — the best time to visit
- Try the coffee scene beyond Starbucks: Elm Coffee Roasters, Victrola, Slate
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