Two Days to Go: Know Before You Go for Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Qatar at Seattle Stadium for FIFA World Cup 2026

Bosnia-Herzegovina and Qatar face off at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24. Here is the tournament media guide to Seattle’s third FIFA World Cup 2026™ match, the March to the Match four official fan celebrations, and how to move around Seattle on match day.

SEATTLE, WA – Seattle’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ tournament continues Wednesday, June 24, when Seattle Stadium hosts Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar (Group B). To help visiting and local media plan coverage, the Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ Local Organizing Committee has compiled the essential who, what, where, and when for the days surrounding Seattle’s third match. This advisory highlights programming for June 22 through 24. A new advisory will go out two days ahead of each match day.

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THE MATCH

Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar (Group B) Match 52

Wednesday, June 24, 2026 Kickoff at 12:00 p.m. PT

Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

Stadium gates open at 9 a.m. Media and fans should factor in time for security screening and added travel.

Seattle’s remaining match slate: June 26 (Egypt vs. IR Iran, 8:00 p.m. PT), July 1 (Round of 32, 1:00 p.m. PT), July 6 (Round of 16, 5:00 p.m. PT).

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STADIUM POLICIES

Seattle Stadium follows a clear bag policy to maintain a safe and efficient entry process; only certain types of bags are allowed inside the stadium. Fans are permitted to bring factory-sealed water bottles up to 20 ounces into the stadium. Fans should review the Stadium Code of Conduct, prohibited items, and other important pre-game information before arriving.

MARCH TO THE MATCH

Bosnia and Herzegovina supporters are assembling at Salish Steps in Seattle Waterfront Park (Union St. and Alaskan Way) to collectively march to the match. Fans will gather beginning at 9 a.m., and the march will depart at approximately 9:45 a.m. for Seattle Stadium.

SeattleFWC26 is not aware of a plan for a coordinated march for Qatar supporters.

Fans participating should arrive early, plan their route in advance, and expect increased pedestrian activity along the waterfront and through downtown as supporters make their way to Seattle Stadium.

‍DRONE SCOREBOARD

A first-of-its-kind aerial scoreboard created by Visit Seattle with Sky Elements will again light the skyline beside the Space Needle on each Seattle match night, generally between 10:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. PT. The June 24 show begins at 10 p.m. PT. Prime viewing will be on and around the Seattle Center campus.

UNITY LOOP

Fans can also explore the Unity Loop, a four-mile walking trail connecting Seattle’s official fan celebration sites from the waterfront to the Stadium District. The route links major downtown gathering places and gives fans another way to experience the tournament across the city.

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OFFICIAL FAN CELEBRATIONS

Seattle has four official fan celebration sites operating throughout the tournament. All four offer strong visual and human-interest coverage opportunities, with free or publicly accessible programming, match viewing, and community experiences across the city. Full operating windows are listed for each site below; this advisory details programming for June 22 through 24.

Seattle Soccer House at Pacific Place

Pacific Place, 600 Pine St, Seattle, WA 98101

Operating: daily through July 2, plus July 6 and 7. Free, all-ages, no tickets or preregistration.

Seattle Soccer House is a 27,000-square–foot immersive celebration of global soccer and Pacific Northwest culture. At the heart of the experience is a 70-foot, four-story viewing screen, and one of the most dynamic indoor match viewing environments in the region. On days the experience is not open, Pacific Place continues showing matches on the large screen.

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Monday, June 22 (venue open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.):

• Argentina vs. Austria, Dallas (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
• France vs. Iraq, Philadelphia (2 to 4 p.m.)
• Norway vs. Senegal, New York/NJ (5 to 7 p.m.)

Tuesday, June 23 (venue open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.):

• Portugal vs. Uzbekistan, Houston (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
• England vs. Ghana, Boston (1 to 3 p.m.)
• Panama vs. Croatia, Toronto (4 to 6 p.m.) Head Coach of Seattle Reign FC, Laura Harvey and Jess Fishlock, Seattle Reign FC player and former Wales National team player will be available for media starting at 6:00pm‍
• Colombia vs. DR Congo, Guadalajara (7 to 9 p.m.)

Wednesday, June 24, Seattle Match Day (venue open 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.):

• Canada vs. Switzerland, Vancouver (12 to 2 p.m.)
• Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar, Seattle (12 to 2 p.m.)
• Scotland vs. Brazil, Miami (3 to 5 p.m.)
• Morocco vs. Haiti, Atlanta (3 to 5 p.m.)
• Mexico vs. Czechia, Mexico City (6 to 8 p.m.)
• South Korea vs. South Africa, Monterrey (6 to 8 p.m.)

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Programming and amenities include:

• A four-level immersive match viewing screen
• Exclusive FIFA retail merchandise shopping
• Daily door giveaways throughout the tournament
• Autograph and photo opportunities with local sports ambassadors and mascots
• Games, challenges, and interactive fan activities
• Kids’ crafts, activities, and an open turf play zone
• ADA accessible viewing areas, with local food partners and curated alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages in a sip-and-stroll format on the second floor

• ‍Accessibility: Developed with the SeattleFWC26 Accessibility Committee, the venue includes ADA seating, closed captioning, audio resources, language interpretation, and a sensory room with calming light and noise equipment, soft furnishings, and sensory-friendly activities.‍
• Sustainability: The event prioritizes existing infrastructure, reusable cups, and repurposed furniture and décor, with partner activations including a Stanley stainless-steel cup giveaway and educational screen content from Rye Strategy.
• Large groups seeking a dedicated space to watch their country’s matches are encouraged to contact info@sea2026.org for coordination and availability.‍
• Closest transit: Free Match Day Shuttle, Link Light Rail Westlake Station, King County Metro buses serving Third Avenue, and Seattle Monorail.

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Let’s Play SEA ’26, World Soccer Fan Celebration at Seattle Center

Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

Operating: throughout the tournament, a 39-day celebration of free, family-friendly programming across the campus.

Anchored by the Armory, Seattle Center will feature FIFA World Cup 2026™ match viewing, a Global Marketplace, cultural programming, community activations, visitor information services, and daily fan experiences.

On June 24th and select featured matches, the celebration expands to the Mural Amphitheatre, transforming into a signature outdoor fan destination featuring large-scale match viewing, a beer garden, live DJs, entertainment, fan activities, workout Wednesdays, interactive exhibits, art activations, family programming, and a festival atmosphere against the backdrop of the Seattle skyline.

Seattle Center will be operating throughout the duration of the tournament and will serve as a central gathering place for residents and visitors to experience the tournament together.

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Armory match viewing:

• June 22, all matches (venue open 9:30am-10:30pm)
• June 23, all matches (venue open 9:30am-9:30pm)
• June 24 (venue open 9:30am-9:00pm)
  
  • Canada vs. Switzerland, Vancouver (12 to 2 p.m.)
    
  • Morocco vs. Haiti, Atlanta (3 to 5 p.m.)
  • South Korea vs. South Africa, Monterrey (6 to 8 p.m.)
  • Kids workshops with Pacific Science Center (12pm-2pm)

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Mural Amphitheatre watch parties (featured match-day expansion):

June 24, 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar (Seattle match), kickoff at noon.

Key programming highlights include:

• ‍Tuesday, June 23: Seattle Welcomes Bosnia & Herzegovina cultural festival at Fisher Pavilion (6-10pm)‍
• Wednesday, June 24: Aerial scoreboard created by Visit Seattle with Sky Elements will light the skyline beside the Space Needle at 10 p.m. PT.‍
• Wednesday, June 24, Workout Wednesdays: Summer fitness classes presented by Virginia Mason (Gentle Yoga 5:30 p.m.; Zumba® and Mat Pilates 6:45 p.m.).‍
• Throughout: The “Traditions: Connecting Threads of Shared Humanity” heritage exhibit (June 11 to Aug. 15, International Fountain Pavilion) and the Global Marketplace of local vendors and makers (inside the Armory and along Thomas Street).‍
• Closest transit: Free Match Day Shuttle, Free Waterfront Shuttle, and Seattle Monorail.

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Seattle Soccer Celebration at Pier 62 & The Barge

Pier 62, on the Central Waterfront, 1951 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101. Presented by Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC.

Operating: June 11 through July 6. Free watch parties, and RAVE 52 free play at Pier 62; ticketed live match viewings on The Barge.

Seattle Soccer Celebration brings fans together on the waterfront with match viewing, music, food, a beer garden, and immersive soccer experiences. Ticketed live viewings on The Barge are a featured offering, with tickets sold through tickettailor.com/events/seattlesoccercelebration. All sales are final.

• ‍June 22: Argentina vs. Austria on The Barge (9 a.m. to 1 p.m., ticketed)‍
• June 23: RAVE 52 free play, plus England vs. Ghana and Colombia vs. DR Congo on The Barge (ticketed)
• ‍June 24: Free Pier 62 watch parties, plus the Mexico vs. Czechia / South Korea vs. South Africa Barge viewing (ticketed, and currently sold out)

Closest transit: Free Waterfront Shuttle.

Seattle Matchday Live at Victory Hall

The Boxyard, 1201 1st Ave S. Hosted by the Seattle Mariners.

Operating: daily throughout the tournament (June 11 through July 19); hours vary by day. Free daily fan celebration, with a separate ticketed 21+ concert series.

Victory Hall at The Boxyard offers match viewing on a 23-foot screen, fan programming, food and beverage, games, and activations in the Stadium District near Seattle Stadium.

• ‍Wednesday, June 24, Seattle Matchday Live (venue open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.):‍
  
  • Switzerland vs. Canada, Group B finale (12 p.m.)
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Qatar, Group B finale (12 p.m.)‍
    
• Watch parties on surrounding days (free):‍
  
  • Monday, June 22 (8 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
  • Tuesday, June 23 (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.)

Closest transit: Free Waterfront Shuttle, Free Match Day Shuttle, Link Light Rail Stadium Station.

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GETTING AROUND

The regional message to fans is simple: plan ahead and take transit. Seattle Stadium is among the most transit-accessible venues in the tournament, and roughly 80 percent of ticketed fans are expected to arrive without a personal vehicle.

Expect congestion

Heavier road congestion in and around downtown Seattle is expected on June 24 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Plan ahead, allow extra time, and use transit, walking, biking, or rolling where possible.

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Walking, biking, and the pedestrian zone

On June 24, the Pioneer Square area near the stadium becomes a walkable, pedestrian-only zone with motor vehicle access restricted. Traffic restrictions will go into effect at 8 a.m. and last until roughly 4 p.m.

Shared bikes and scooters route to designated parking near the stadium and are automatically slowed to 8 mph within the pedestrian zone.

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Buses and free shuttles

King County Metro is boosting service levels and connecting communities to Seattle Stadium, fan celebrations, watch parties and Link light rail stations across King County, helping travelers leave their cars at home and avoid traffic congestion. Visit Metro’s SEA26 Soccer page for maps and details.

A free Match Day Shuttle runs on all six match days between Seattle Center and Seattle Stadium, primarily along Third Avenue. Service begins at 9 a.m. on June 24, increasing to a bus every three minutes at 11 a.m., and continues until roughly 5 p.m. on a load-and-go model. It connects the Stadium and the fan celebrations at Seattle Center, Pacific Place, and Victory Hall.

A free Waterfront Shuttle runs daily through Labor Day from 10 a.m. until 10 p.m., connecting Seattle Center, Waterfront Park, Pioneer Square, Seattle Stadium, and the Chinatown-International District, linking the celebrations at Seattle Center, Waterfront Park, and Victory Hall. Waterfront Shuttles will be rerouted on Match Days to continue to operate to and from Chinatown-International District while avoiding street closures.

Both shuttles are fare-free through a collaboration between SeattleFWC26 and its host city supporters.

Additionally, Metro is adding weekday trips to routes 40, 70, 101, and 150. Metro will be monitoring rider demand and travel times on other busy routes and making adjustments where possible.  

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Light rail and commuter rail

Sound Transit will run the 1 Line and 2 Line every eight minutes throughout each match day, with service extended until 1 a.m., roughly every four minutes from International District/Chinatown north.

Ticketed fans are encouraged to choose stadium-area stations by direction of travel: Pioneer Square Station for riders to and from the north, Stadium Station for riders to and from the south, and International District/Chinatown Station for riders to and from the east.

Sounder commuter rail will serve all matches with a mix of regular and special service. Match attendees are strongly encouraged to use earlier S and N Line service trains when traveling into the city, as event trains are expected to experience higher-than-normal crowding.

On June 24, heading to Seattle Stadium:

S Line Train 1518 (10:11 a.m. departure from Lakewood) will be cancelled (a shuttle bus will be provided) and replaced with special event train 1600 (9:26 a.m. departure from Lakewood).

N Line Train 1703 (6:45 a.m. departure from Everett) will be cancelled and replaced with special event train 1801 (9:45 a.m. departure from Everett).

Returning after the match:

S Line: Passengers should take normal S Line service on their return trip.

N Line: An additional afternoon N Line train will depart King Street Station approximately 60 minutes after the match ends. Passengers can also take normal N Line service home.

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Water taxi and ferry

Ferries and passenger-only water taxis bring riders into downtown, a short walk or Waterfront Shuttle ride from the stadium. Washington State Ferries is prioritizing its busiest Central Puget Sound routes, including Seattle/Bainbridge Island, Seattle/Bremerton, and Edmonds/Kingston.

King County Water Taxi will operate more trips, including late-night sailings Mondays through Saturdays to and from West Seattle and seven-day passenger-only service to Vashon.

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Parking and rideshare

There will be no publicly available parking at Seattle Stadium on match days. Street parking is restricted within the pedestrian zone starting at 2 a.m. on June 15.

Rideshare pickup and drop-off are geofenced away from the stadium, with designated zones in Pioneer Square, the Chinatown-International District, and SODO.

A taxi stand will operate just north of Terminal 46.‍

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Accessibility and Mobility-Restricted Access

A free Access shuttle service operated by King County Metro will pick up and drop off fans at International District/Chinatown light rail station and connect to the Mariners Garage and 1st and South Charles Street, the closest stop to Seattle Stadium. Fans with disabilities will be able to enter Seattle Stadium at Gate 8, the stop closest to the Access shuttle drop-off.  

Fans with disabilities may be dropped off by personal vehicles and rideshare along southbound First Avenue between South King Street and South Charles Street.

AccessMap provides customized directions for Seattle pedestrians and wheelchair users looking to avoid hills, construction sites, and other accessibility barriers.

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Fares

Bus and light rail fares are $3. Ferry and water taxi fares range from $2 to $13. Youth 18 and under ride free on all public transit in Washington. An All Day PugetPass is $6, and a three-day pass is $18, both requiring an ORCA card. The easiest ways to pay are with an ORCA card or tap-to-pay with a credit card, debit card, or digital wallet.

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RESOURCES & LINKS

Official fan celebrations: seattlefwc26.org/events/seattle-fan-celebrations

Match day transportation, shuttle routes, and closure maps: seattlefwc26.org/transportation

Sound Transit tournament guide: soundtransit.org/soccertournament

King County Metro SEA26 hub: kingcounty.gov/en/dept/metro/rider-tools/sea26-soccer

ORCA tournament fares: info.myorca.com/seattle-soccer-2026

FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Fan Info WhatsApp Channel for Seattle  (real-time updates)

Learn more about the Stadium Code of Conduct, prohibited items, and other important pre-game information regarding Seattle Stadium. 

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LOOKING AHEAD

The next advisory will be shared ahead of Egypt vs. Iran on Friday, June 26 at 8:00 p.m. PT at Seattle Stadium.

Know Before You Go to a FIFA World Cup 2026™ match at Seattle Stadium

On match days, downtown Seattle will be one of the most transit-rich environments in the city’s history, and Seattle Stadium will be easiest to reach by light rail, bus, foot, bike, and water. Seattle Fan Celebrations and match day transportation plans—including light rail stations, shuttle routes, street closure windows, and rideshare zone maps—are available at Seattlefwc26.org/transportation.  Learn more about the Stadium Code of Conduct, prohibited items, and other important pre-game information regarding Seattle Stadium. 

Fans are encouraged to join the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Official Fan Info WhatsApp Channel for Seattle to receive real-time updates, travel guidance, and matchday information curated by FIFA and SeattleFWC26 before and during the tournament.

About Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ Local Organizing Committee

SeattleFWC26 is the local organizing committee for Seattle’s participation as one of the 16 Host Cities selected for the FIFA World Cup 2026™. As a not-for-profit organization, SeattleFWC26’s vision is to foster a lasting legacy for our region, guided by the spirit of soccer, innovation, and inclusion. To keep up to date on the latest news and involvement opportunities with SeattleFWC26, please visit https://www.seattlefwc26.org.

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