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FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ IS COMING TO THE EMERALD CITY!

We are thrilled to welcome the world to Seattle as a host city for this global event

One of the most anticipated events in sports, FIFA World Cup 26™ will be hosted across North America with games in the US, Mexico, and Canada.

Seattle is excited to host six matches from June 15-July 6.

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TRAVEL ADVISORY

Visitors traveling through Seattle by car during select weekends may encounter increased traffic during Interstate 5 upgrades. More information is available on our Travel Advisory page.

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Upcoming Events

Seattle U Redhawks vs Washington State Cougars

12/30/2025

NCAA Division 1: Seattle U Redhawks take on Washington State Cougarsat Climate Pledge Arena.

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Culture is Living

Ongoing

Cultural objects at the Burke Museum aren’t tucked away on shelves. They are alive, embodying the knowledge, language, …

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2025 Seattle Hoops Showdown: Gonzaga vs. UCLA

12/13/2025

Powerhouse programs UCLA and Gonzaga will renew a burgeoning rivalry when they square off in the 2025 Seattle …

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Tropical Pacific

Ongoing

Discover the vibrant array of life on a coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. The 25,000-gallon community exhibit …

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Art Walk Edmonds | Every Third Thursday

Ongoing

Every third Thursday from 5-8 pm, galleries, businesses, and restaurants join in celebrating the arts & cultivating local …

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Arthur James

12/4/2025

Hidden Hall will host a night of live music featuring Arthur James with Halley Greg, Jeannie Rak, and …

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Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn: Gather

Ongoing

A native of Seattle and currently based in New York, Kenzan Tsutakawa-Chinn is an LED light installation artist …

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Seattle Kraken Pregame at the Armory

Now through 4/4/2026

Pregame at the Armory is your go-to spot for game day vibes before every Kraken weekend home game …

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Diego Cibelli

Now through 5/10/2026

SAM’s ornate Porcelain Room features an evocative ceiling fresco by the greatest Venetian artist of the eighteenth century, …

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