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Seattle, USA venue page for FIFA World Cup 2026.
Seattle Stadium
Lumen Field · Seattle, USA · 69,000 capacity
Venue profile
Tournament nameSeattle Stadium
Local stadium nameLumen Field
Address800 Occidental Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98134
Capacity69,000
Fixtures listed6
First fixtureBelgium v Egypt
Viewing and travel context
Host citySeattle, USA
Viewing contextUse the match list below for venue-specific fixtures, then confirm local entry, bag and transit rules with official channels before matchday.
Local movementLink light rail, Sounder trains, buses, ferries, walking routes and rideshare all support stadium-district movement.
Area noteThe stadium sits in the SODO and Pioneer Square area, close to downtown hotels, waterfront routes and rail connections.
Map and arrival
Lumen Field
800 Occidental Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98134
Stadium history and area
About the stadium
Seattle Stadium is the tournament name for Lumen Field, the downtown stadium shared by the Seattle Sounders and Seattle Seahawks.
Stadium history
- Lumen Field opened in 2002 and became a defining venue for Seattle's football and soccer crowds.
- The stadium has hosted MLS Cup, CONCACAF Champions League finals, international football and major concerts.
- For FIFA World Cup 26, Seattle is scheduled for four group-stage fixtures and two knockout matches.
Area context
- The stadium sits in the SODO and Pioneer Square area, close to downtown hotels, waterfront routes and rail connections.
- Seattle's summer is often comfortable, but marine air and occasional rain still make layers useful.
Getting around
- Link light rail, Sounder trains, buses, ferries, walking routes and rideshare all support stadium-district movement.
- Check official matchday transit frequency and post-match crowd controls before relying on a single route.
Next match at this venue
Results by venue
Matches at this venue
Weather and air quality
Live snapshots are useful for fan-zone walks, transit waits and outdoor plans; always recheck official alerts on matchday.
Seattle summer is often comfortable, but rain and marine air can still shape matchday movement.
Check live AQI for smoke or traffic impacts before long walks around the stadium district.
Public sources
FIFA stories
Two Legends, One Final Goodbye: The World Cup Era Of Messi And Ronaldo May Be Over
Spain lifted the trophy, but another story lingered after the final whistle: the World Cup stage may never again belong to Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
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One Goal, 106 Minutes, A Second Star: How Spain Won The 2026 World Cup
Spain's second star arrived after 106 breathless minutes. Relive the semifinals, Ferran Torres' winner, Argentina's resistance, Messi's legacy, and a champion built to last.
109
Only One More Step: The World Cup Road Where Every Dream Can Still Break
Spain are already waiting in the final, England and Argentina still have one storm to survive, and the FIFA World Cup 2026 road to glory has reached its most dangerous turn.
209
The World Cup Icons You See Everywhere... But Their Stories Are Wilder Than You Think
The trophy, the ball and the jersey are always there in football's biggest moments. But the stories behind them are stranger, richer and more emotional than most fans realise.
106
Portugal Eliminated From FIFA World Cup 2026: Ronaldo’s Final World Cup Ends vs Spain
Portugal’s FIFA World Cup 2026 run ended with a 1-0 Round of 16 loss to Spain after Mikel Merino’s stoppage-time winner. Ronaldo has said this was his last World Cup, though his wider Portugal future was not decided in the heat of the moment.
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