USA · World Cup 2026 host stadium
Lumen Field World Cup 2026 Tickets
Six matches at Lumen Field — natural grass laid over the artificial pitch for FIFA.
Seattle hosts six 2026 FIFA World Cup matches at Lumen Field, with a temporary natural-grass surface laid over the regular artificial pitch for the tournament. The Pacific Northwest climate (average June high 22 °C / 72 °F) makes Seattle one of the most comfortable host cities, with light-rail access from Sea-Tac Airport directly to the stadium.
Lumen Field — TL;DR
- Stadium
- Lumen Field
- City
- Seattle, USA
- Capacity
- 69,000
- Roof
- Open
- Surface
- Artificial turf (temporary natural grass overlay for World Cup)
- Year built
- 2002
- WC 2026 matches
- 6 (Group stage, Round of 32, Round of 16)
- Nearest airport
- Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — 25 min by Link Light Rail
Matches at this venue
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Getting there
Nearest airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) — 25 min by Link Light Rail
Public transit
Link Light Rail to Stadium station or International District station. Both are a 5-minute walk. Sounder commuter trains also serve the area on match days.
Parking
Limited stadium parking. Use the numerous downtown garages or park-and-ride lots connected by Link Light Rail.
Rideshare
Uber/Lyft drop-off on Occidental Avenue. Post-match pickup on 1st Avenue S. Light Rail recommended.
Around the stadium
Pioneer Square (adjacent) has great bars and restaurants. Pike Place Market is a must-visit. Capitol Hill neighborhood has the best nightlife. The stadium is known for the loudest fans in MLS.
Pike Place Market
Iconic food market
15 min walk
Pioneer Square restaurants
Gastropubs & Seattle cuisine
5 min walk
International District
Asian cuisines
5 min walk
Host city & rounds at Lumen Field
Host city
Seattle
Six matches at Lumen Field — natural grass laid over the artificial pitch for FIFA.