USA · PT (UTC-7)

Watch World Cup 2026 in Seattle

Your guide to watching the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Seattle — fan festivals, soccer bars, public screenings, and 6 live matches at Seattle Stadium.

Watch Live at Seattle Stadium

Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field) hosts 6 matches with a capacity of 69,000. The deepest round is the Round of 16. Gates typically open 2–3 hours before kickoff.

Matches

6

Capacity

69,000

Roof

Open-air (partial canopy)

FIFA Fan Festival

Expected at Seattle Center (near the Space Needle) or Pioneer Square. Seattle Sounders have one of the best fan cultures in MLS.

FIFA Fan Festivals are free to attend and feature giant screens showing all matches, live entertainment, food, and drink. They open hours before the first match of each day.

Best Soccer Bars

  • Fuel Sports (Pioneer Square) — Sounders fan HQ
  • Atlantic Crossing (Roosevelt) — British pub, football atmosphere
  • The George & Dragon (Fremont) — classic English pub
  • Rhein Haus (Capitol Hill) — German beer hall with big screens

💡 Call ahead to reserve spots for popular knockout matches — they fill up fast.

Community Watch Parties

Sounders supporters (Emerald City Supporters) will organize events throughout the city. Capitol Hill and Ballard will have outdoor screenings.

TV & Streaming

Pacific Time means morning kickoffs for early games (9 AM PT start). Many bars open early for matches. Evening games (4-7 PM PT) are prime time.

Full broadcaster guide by country →
Seattle is in the PT (UTC-7) timezone. Most group stage matches kick off between 12:00 PM and 9:00 PM ET. Check the full schedule for exact times.