Crossposted from Metro Matters

With 33 days until Seattle’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ match kicks off in Seattle, SeattleFWC26 and First & Goal, Inc. were joined by Governor Bob Ferguson, King County Executive Girmay Zahilay, Seattle Mayor Katie B. Wilson, Sound Transit CEO Dow Constantine, and leaders from the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT), King County Metro, Port of Seattle, and the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) for a regional “Know Before You Go” event to preview matchday transportation plans.

Seattle Stadium will host six FIFA World Cup 2026™ matches on June 15, June 19, June 24, June 26, July 1 and July 6. Four official Seattle Fan Celebration sites have been announced at Pacific Place, Seattle Center, Victory Hall, and Waterfront Park. Hundreds of thousands of fans are expected to visit the region to attend matches, as well as visit the Seattle Fan Celebrations and countless unofficial events throughout the region.

The message to fans is simple: plan ahead and take transit. 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. With one of the most walkable and transit-accessible stadiums across the tournament, 80% of fans are expected to arrive at Seattle Stadium without a personal vehicle. Read more.