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Lumen Field · FIFA: Seattle Stadium · Cap. 68,740

Sounders fans set the bar. Lumen is downtown — walkable from any hotel, light rail from the airport, the easiest US host to navigate.

Lumen Field from Wikipedia

The Stadium

Lumen Field, currently known as Seattle Stadium for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. Located in the city's SoDo neighborhood, it is the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL), Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer (MLS), and Seattle Reign FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). It has a seating capacity of 68,740 spectators for NFL games and 37,722 for most MLS matches. The complex also includes the Event Center, which is home to the Washington Music Theater, a parking garage, and a public plaza. Located within a mile (1.6 km) of Downtown Seattle, the stadium is accessible by multiple freeways and forms of mass transit.

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Things to do

5 famous · the hits
  1. 01Pike Place Market
  2. 02Space Needle
  3. 03Chihuly Garden & Glass
  4. 04MoPOP
  5. 05Olympic Sculpture Park
5 hidden gems · locals only
  1. 01Ballard Locks
  2. 02Discovery Park west loop
  3. 03Georgetown Steam Plant tour
  4. 04Fremont Sunday Market
  5. 05Volunteer Park conservatory

Eat here

Canlis

PNW fine dining, book ahead

Salumi (Pioneer Square)

Italian deli, lunchtime only

Paseo (Fremont)

Cuban sandwiches, cash only

JuneBaby

Southern food, James Beard award

Supporter zones & safety

USA, Mexico, England fans (Sounders' Emerald City Supporters set the tone). Pioneer Square pubs are the pre-match scene.

Transport card

ORCA card $8 + load. Link light rail SeaTac → stadium is $3.50 and 35 min.

Visa & arrival

ESTA. SeaTac is the West Coast's friendliest international entry.

Match-day tip

Walk from Pioneer Square station. March-to-the-match through Occidental Park kicks off 90 min before.

Recommended stay-zone

Capitol Hill — 10 min by Link light rail, way better food

After the match

The Pink Door (cabaret + dinner) · Linda's Tavern · The Triple Door jazz

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