As 2024 comes to a close check our our “Top 6 for ‘26” announcements and accomplishments from this year.

FIFA World Cup 2026 will be a truly statewide event– and the announcement that FIFA has selected Spokane’s Gonzaga University and Sounders’ Clubhouse in Renton as potential host locations for an international Team Basecamp underscores this commitment. 

Visit Seattle projects a minimum of $929 million will be generated for King County over the six

World Cup matches set to take place between June and July of 2026.

SeattleFWC26 is excited that Seattle and Lumen Field have been selected as a host venue for the inaugural edition of the expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025

Members of the SeattleFWC26 Human Rights Advisory Committee received an orientation at a Sounders FC Match in September.

These events are a preview of the types of organized “fan zone” style events and local watch parties that will be the hallmark of 2026 FIFA World Cup activities throughout the state. 

Statewide planning and engagement is one of the many priorities for the Seattle FIFA World Cup planning efforts, with coordination underway on everything from Fan Celebration areas and mini-pitch construction to local hospitality and tourism coordination.

SeattleFWC26, MLK Labor, and 17 unions sign historic Labor Standards Agreement to protect workers rights during the Seattle FIFA World Cup 26TM.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino visited the region in preparation for Seattle's expanded hosting role for both the 2026 FIFA World Cup and the newly configured 2025 Club World Cup.

FIFA will announce plans in 2025 for how the general public can access opportunities to purchase tickets. In the meantime, please be cautious of online and unauthorized offers and sales.