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Building a Legacy, One step at a Time

SeattleFWC26 is more than just a local organizing committee; we're a passionate team dedicated to creating an unforgettable experience for fans worldwide and leaving a lasting legacy for our region. That means 2026 isn’t just about hosting matches; it's about transforming our community, inspiring future generations, and celebrating the beautiful game.

The Roadmap to 2026

The road to 2026 is an exciting journey, and we're committed to transparency and community engagement every step of the way. Here's a glimpse of what we're working on:

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2025
2026
January - March
1/27: 500 days out - Small business readiness
2/6: Security training with consulates
2/26: ACCESSIBILITY advisory committee kickoff
2/28: Mobile and security summit
3/5: Sonic ID Released
Stadium traffic plan
special events permit
april - june
4/3: poster release
beta testing loc a/r app
viewing party guidelines (FIFA)
Community watch party playbook (SSC)
4/28: SSC Region Ready
juneteenth match advisory COMMITTEE kickoff
Pride match advisory commitee kickoff
6/9-6/15: One week celebration of one year out
july - september
7/12: Seattle Day of service
Sustainability summit
Volunteer program launch
Human rights committee updates
Brand sea26 playbook (Visit Seattle)
october - december
Ticket Sales
Dec: Final Draw
Dec: Schedule Finalized
Small Business playbook (Seattle metro chamber)
6/14 - 7/13: FIFA club world cup 25
Safety EXERCISEs
OPERATIONAL planning
January - april
Jan: Operational plans refined
safety EXERCISEs
Trainings: Inclusivity, culteral competence and safeguarding
legacy deliverables
updated visit seattle economic impact
mobility and security summit
3/3: 100 days out
Mar: Loc a/r app launched
official song release
Teams select team base camps
may - august
May: Know before you go campaign begins
may - june: teams arrive at team base camp
June 1: Region is dressed
6/11 - 7/19: FIFA world cup 26
6/11 - 7/6: Seattle fan celeration and fan zones
7/4: USA 250th birthday
final visit seattle economic impact
debrief and lessons learned
TBD FWC26 Trophy tour
Color Key:
Seattle fwc Specific
fifa wc26 collectively
Situational Awereness

Building a Lasting Legacy

Our commitment extends beyond the final whistle. We're focused on creating a legacy that will benefit our region for generations to come:

Accessibility

By increasing linguistic, physical, and sensory accessibility, we will ensure soccer and FIFA World Cup experiences are more accessible across WA.

Human Rights

We are delivering a FIFA World Cup experience and legacy that promotes safety and inclusion, values and advances workers’ rights, and provides access to remedy if problems arise.

Sustainability

By promoting zero waste and zero emission strategies, we are cementing Seattle’s reputation as the greenest city in the United States. We will succeed by leveraging Lumen Field’s environmental expertise and incorporating Indigenous guidance.

Children

We are inspiring a generation of Washington children to play, understand, and love soccer; to believe they belong in callings and professions of consequence; and to carry with them a core belief and indelible memory that large and diverse groups of people can overcome differences to unify, celebrate, and share joy.

Community

We will exemplify what a mega event can be by working with and benefiting local communities who will be most affected.

Culture

We are showcasing Washington’s rich and diverse peoples, arts, history, and heritage for the world so that new visitors and life-long residents deepen their understanding of why our welcoming and inclusive culture makes us stronger.