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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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History Link Tours

Ongoing

Embark on a tour of Pike Place Market Architecture or Eateries, Volunteer Park, the Belltown neighborhood, the Chinatown-International …

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Seattle University vs University of Washington Basketball

12/19/2025

Seattle University’s Men’s Basketball team face off against University of Washington at Climate Pledge Arena.

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Great Hall of Washington History

Ongoing

Our largest exhibit at the Washington State History Museum is a walk through time. This space showcases some …

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Porcelain Room

Ongoing

Vast quantities of translucent, elegantly decorated white-bodied porcelain from China and Japan, arriving in Europe in the seventeenth …

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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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Our Material World

Ongoing

From the food we put in our bodies to the furniture we put in our homes, human life …

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Bezos Center for Innovation

Ongoing

The Bezos Center for Innovation at Seattle’s Museum of History and Industry features 5000 square feet of exhibits …

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Duke Ellington’s Sacred Music

12/27/2025

Join Earshot Jazz for the world’s longest-running presentation of Duke Ellington’s Sacred Music at Town Hall Seattle.

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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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