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🇺🇸 United States · Host city

Seattle at the
2026 World Cup.

6 matches at Lumen Field. Plan your stay — hotels near the venue, the card to swipe in USD, airport and transit logistics.

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6 matches

The Seattle schedule at Lumen Field.

Local kickoff times. Group-stage teams resolve at the December 2025 draw; knockout-round teams resolve as the tournament progresses.

Group stage · Group C

Sat, Jun 13

TBDvsTBD

6:00 PM

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Group stage · Group K

Wed, Jun 17

TBDvsTBD

6:00 PM

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Group stage · Group H

Sun, Jun 21

TBDvsTBD

6:00 PM

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Group stage · Group C

Fri, Jun 26

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Group stage · Group K

Tue, Jun 30

TBDvsTBD

12:00 PM

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Round of 32

Fri, Jul 3

TBDvsTBD

6:00 PM

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Where to stay

Hotels near Lumen Field.

For a single match, stay near the stadium and skip the post-match traffic. For multiple matches or a longer stay, base yourself in central Seattle with reliable transit to the venue.

Near the stadium

Convenient for a single match. Often more expensive on match days; consider booking 3+ months ahead.

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Central Seattle

Better for multi-match stays and exploring the city between games. Mix of business hotels and chain anchors with full transit.

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Travel logistics

Getting in, getting around.

Airport

SEA

Primary international gateway. Direct routes from the major US/Canada/Mexico hubs.

Time zone

PT

Local kickoff times shown in PT. Convert for your home time zone.

Local currency

USD

Most large hotels accept USD; smaller vendors expect local. Use a no-FTF card.

Questions

Frequently asked about Seattle & the World Cup.

When is the World Cup 2026 in Seattle?

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6 matches in Seattle run from Sat, Jun 13 to Fri, Jul 3 at Lumen Field.

Where should I stay for the World Cup in Seattle?

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For a single match, near Lumen Field. For multiple matches or extended trips, central Seattle with transit access. Book at least 6 months ahead — World Cup compresses inventory tightly.

What credit card should I use for Seattle during the World Cup?

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A travel-multiplier card (Sapphire Reserve, Amex Platinum, Capital One Venture X). USD spend is straightforward; focus on hotel co-brand stacks and travel-credit redemptions.

What is the closest airport to Lumen Field?

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SEA is the primary international gateway for Seattle. Direct connections from major North American hubs are available.