The Beautiful Game is coming to the PNW!
Everett Official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone
Everett, Washington, was selected to be one of nine Seattle FIFA World Cup 26™ Local Organizing Committee (SeattleFWC26) Fan Zones! Bellingham, Bremerton, Tacoma, Olympia/Lacey, Yakima, Spokane, Pasco/Richland/Kennewick (Tri-Cities) and Vancouver are the other sites.
Where will the Fan Zone be located? At the Port of Everett’s Boxcar Park at Waterfront Place. Below are the following dates of the four Waterfront Watch Parties:
- Thursday, June 11: Mexico vs. South Africa (kickoff at 12 PM, doors open at 10 AM)
- Friday, June 12: USA vs. Paraguay (kickoff at 6 PM, doors open at 4 PM)
- Thursday, June 18: Mexico vs. South Korea (kickoff at 6 PM, doors open at 4 PM)
- Friday, June 19: USA vs. Australia (kickoff at 12 PM, doors open at 10 AM)
How do you get to the Fan Zone? Everett Transit will provide free shuttle service with stops along Hewitt Avenue and Everpark Garage and drop-offs at Waterfront Place. Tulalip Resort Casino will also provide a free shuttle service from the hotel to Waterfront Place.
What is the admission process? All Waterfront Watch Parties are free admission and open to everyone of all ages. There will also be a designated Kids Zone at each Fan Zone, presented by Sno-Isle Library.
According to the SeattleFWC26 Watch Party Playbook, the official fan zones “will be places for fans to gather across the state, watch matches together and share excitement for the beautiful game in spaces that reflect their communities.”
A Watch Party “is gathering where fans come together to watch live sports—often in public spaces like parks, community centers, rooftops or online via shared streaming platforms,” according to the Playbook. “Home-based watch parties don’t require licensing. Tune in to FOX or Telemundo for match schedules. … FOX and Telemundo are the official FIFA Broadcast Partners in the United States. Viewing party exhibitors are responsible for all technical aspects of receiving broadcast.
“Broadcast Requirements for all license types: For opening and closing matches, broadcast coverage starts 20 minutes before kickoff to ensure coverage of the ceremony until at least 10 minutes after the match ends. For all other matches, start coverage 10 minutes before and after kickoff.”
More Information
Regularly visit this page and follow the Snohomish County Sports Commission on social media to stay updated on upcoming Fan Zone logistics. Go to www.fifa.com/en/home for more information about FIFA World Cup 26™.
Are you a business looking to attract visitors or customers during the matches? Go to www.seattlechamber.com/world-cup to learn more on the do’s and don’ts of promoting your business in accordance with FIFA guidelines.
Looking to plan your stay in Snohomish County during the tournament? Check out www.discoversnohomishcounty.com and www.visiteverett.com/1525/Everetts-Fan-Zone.
Volunteer at the Everett Official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone
Click here to sign up for being a volunteer at the Everett official Seattle FWC26 Fan Zone Waterfront Watch Parties. DEADLINE is May 22. Volunteers must be at least 16 yuears or older.
Contact Nathan Caferro with any questions: [email protected]; 425-512-5123.
Seattle-based Matches
From June-July 2026, the FIFA World Cup 26™ matches will be played in the three host countries: Canada, United States and Mexico. With a record-number 48 teams competing in 16 host cities, there will be a total of 104 matches across the continent.
One of the host cities is located right here in Washington state’s backyard, Lumen Field, aka, Seattle Stadium, which will host six games.
Group Stage
- 6/15: Belgium vs. Egypt, 12 PM PST (Group G)
- 6/19: USA vs. Australia, 12 PM PST (Group D, USMNT’s second match)
- 6/24: Qatar vs. ITA/NIR/WAL/BIH, 12 PM PST (Group B)
- 6/26: Egypt vs. IR Iran (Group G)
Round of 32
- 07/01: TBD
Round of 16
- 07/06: TBD
