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Seattle Stadium WAS BUILT TO HOST THE WORLD CUP

About seattle stadium

Lumen was built ready to showcase Seattle and soccer to the world. When it was first erected, the venue was built with international soccer in mind and was built to the standards of the then-current stadium standards.

Constructed in 2002
72,000 capacity
325,000 sq ft built-in event space

About Seattle stadium

More about seattle stadium

First & Goal, Inc. is the master tenant and operator of the facility.

Seattle Stadium is home to the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, MLS Seattle Sounders FC, and NWSL Seattle Reign.

2018 SAFETY Act certified

Seattle STadium is Owned by the State of Washington, overseen by the Washington State Public Stadium Authority.

Stadium Improvements

Seattle Stadium was built to host the FIFA World Cup™; it’s literally in the authorizing statute. That said, we all know that FIFA’s tournament requirements have evolved over the past 20 years. We have committed to undertake the improvements necessary to meet FIFA requirements, which will include:

  • laying natural grass natively, not over turf
  • expansion of the current video boards
  • upgrades to stadium WIFI
  • several Food & Beverage enhancements.
Photo Credit: Sounders FC
Photo Credit: Lumen Field

Sustainability

Seattle Stadium endeavors to operate a zero-waste and minimizing greenhouse gas emission event for the FIFA World Cup 26™.

Over the course of the past 20 years, the stadium has been internationally recognized for its various community and sustainability programs, including winning a 2018 Sustainability & Community Impact Award at the International Stadium Business Summit in London.

As a founding member of the Green Sport Alliance, the facility has a 98% waste diversion program, and its event center leverages solar power to return electricity back to the grid during the summer months.

Making noise

Seattle Stadium is electric and well-known as one of the loudest stadiums in the world – in fact, according to the Pacific Northwest Seismic Network (PNSN), which monitors earthquakes and volcanoes in Washington state, the noise from fans cheering at Seattle Stadium has registered seismic activity numerous times over the years, including most recently at the Sounders’ Concacaf Champions League Final win.

The infamous touchdown run by Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch in the 2011 NFC Wild Card playoff game was coined the “Beast Quake” after the fan reaction also registered on a seismograph.

During a typical year, Seattle Stadium hosts more than 300+ event days, with more than 2.4 million people coming through its doors.

Photo Credit: Sounders FC

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We need help testing our app 

SeattleFWC26, the Local Organizing Committee for Seattle’s participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup (FWC26), is excited to introduce a new way to connect our city to the global event. As part of our efforts, we’ve partnered with YumeBau to develop a geo-linked, rewards-based mobile game designed to engage residents and visitors alike, guiding them to key locations throughout Seattle and beyond. The rewards earned through the game will be redeemable for exclusive World Cup prizes.

PrizeHunt, an innovative game designed to enhance the Seattle experience for both residents and fans leading up to the FIFA World Cup 2026.

  • Poster Design in Proper Format (please review the design guidance materials)
  • No Disqualifying Content (please review the design guidance materials)
  • Complete Designer’s Submission Form
  • Finalists agree to consider refinements to their submitted design before final submission to FIFA. FIFA may also ask for refinements. 
  • Finalists’ design not chosen by FIFA may be used for other purposes by SeattleFWC26  
  • Finalists may be asked to sit for a short recorded interview to accompany their submission to FIFA in which they describe themselves and their design, process, and inspiration.
  • The 3-4 finalists will each receive a $2,500 finalist fee from SeattleFWC26, may be asked to participate in public and press events that promote awareness and excitement about FWC26, and may be eligible in the future to receive invitations to SeattleFWC26 hospitality events, legacy activations, or FWC26 matches.
  • 18 or older at the time they submit the design
  • Reside in Washington and be able to provide proof of residence on request
  • Completed Online Registration and Accompanying Forms--no late registrations allowed
  • Has not violated the T&Cs
  • Each person may submit only one design
  • SeattleFWC26 reserves the right to end the submission period early

To register and become eligible, participants must review and sign contest Terms and Conditions (T&Cs), including confidentiality and nondisclosure and assignment of intellectual property rights. Participants also agree to provide proof of their eligibility upon request.