Seattle International MEdia Center

As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ brings the global spotlight to Seattle, we'd love to welcome you for cocktails, light bites, and a private shopping experience inside Nordstrom's new adidas shop-in-shop, part of Nordstrom's national partnership with adidas celebrating the world's biggest sporting moment. Please indicate your interest below to secure your spot. 

Be part of a meaningful cultural excursion marking Juneteenth at the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM), hosted in partnership with the Urban League and Black Players for Change. Highlights include a special presentation of NAAM's 1968 Olympics exhibition. The excursion takes place following the Juneteenth LOC Press Conference on June 17th. Please indicate your interest below to secure your spot. 

Explore Seattle's vibrant Chinatown-International District with a group dim sum experience. This casual outing invites accredited journalists to discover one of Seattle's most culturally rich neighborhoods over a shared meal. Please indicate your interest below to secure your spot.

Take to the skies and the water on this unforgettable seaplane excursion departing from Seattle at 2:15 PM to the Point Treaty of Island (PTOI). Enjoy PTOI programming and activities before returning to Seattle by vehicle in the late afternoon. This excursion runs on both June 20 and June 21, so please indicate which date you are available to secure your spot.

Take to the skies and the water on this unforgettable seaplane excursion departing from Seattle at 2:15 PM to the Point Treaty of Island (PTOI). Enjoy PTOI programming and activities before returning to Seattle by vehicle in the late afternoon. This excursion runs on both June 20 and June 21, so please indicate which date you are available to secure your spot.

Take in Seattle from the top with a visit to the city's most iconic landmark, the Space Needle. This quintessential Seattle experience offers sweeping 360-degree views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier, the Olympic Mountains, and the Seattle skyline. Please indicate your interest below to secure your spot.

As Seattle gears up for Pride Weekend, the Seattle Storm's Pride Night will bring together fans, community organizations and local leaders for an evening celebrating the city's LGBTQ+ community. Part of the team's Storm Surge series, the event will feature a pregame Fan Fest with community tabling, food, music and interactive activations such as a Starbucks x Storm bucket hat giveaway.

Set sail on the waters of Puget Sound for a guided whale watching tour with Clipper, departing at 2:30 PM and running approximately 3.5 hours. This is a rare opportunity to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Please indicate your interest below to secure your spot.

Dive into the wonders of the Pacific Northwest at the Seattle Aquarium, situated right on the waterfront of Elliot Bay. From local marine life to immersive ocean exhibits, this visit offers a chance to explore one of Seattle’s most beloved landmarks. Please indicate your interest below to secure your spot.

Wind down the week with a stroll through Seattle's oldest and most storied neighborhood, Pioneer Square. Our First Thursday Art Walk tradition comes alive with open galleries, local artists, and the creative energy of the city. This is a self-guided evening: no group to keep up with. Wander in wherever catches your eye, linger as long as you like, and chart your own path through the district.