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Watch the World Cup Together

Find official fan zones across Washington.

Map of Washington state showing locations of several "Fan Zones" for the World Cup, marked with purple dots in cities including Bellingham, Everett, Yakima, Spokane, Vancouver, and Seattle’s Pioneer Square.
Photo edited by Vivian Lai

Official fan zones will bring the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 26 to communities throughout the state, offering soccer lovers the opportunity to experience the game-day energy together.

Aerial view of a downtown intersection with historic brick buildings, leafy trees, cars on the street, and a body of water visible in the background.

Bellingham

Kulshan Brewing, Trackside, 298 W Laurel Street, Bellingham Waterfront.
The Den, The Wild Buffalo and outdoor block party, 1300 block of Commercial Street, Downtown Bellingham.

A bright yellow and purple parking garage with a mural is next to a road where a vintage blue car and other vehicles are parked or driving.

Bremerton

Quincy Square, 253 4th Street, Bremerton.

A large crowd watches a live outdoor concert near a body of water, with a stage, musicians, and a video screen under a partly cloudy sky.

Everett

Boxcar Park, 1200 Millwright Loop W., Everett.

A crowd sits in front of an outdoor stage near a marina with boats docked along the water, under a cloudy sky.

Olympia-Lacey

Port of Olympia’s NorthPoint, 1210 Marine Dr. N.E., Olympia.

A modern, multi-story glass building next to a large, well-lit parking garage at night, with visible cars and streetlights in the background.

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Puyallup Tribal Headquarters, 3001 Puyalupabsh Street, Tacoma.

Two people walk in front of a large outdoor amphitheater with a crowd seated under a netted canopy structure, surrounded by trees and greenery.

Spokane

Gesa Pavilion, Riverfront Park, 574 N. Howard Street, Spokane.

A large grassy field with picnic tables, a playground area, and a building with a red roof, bordered by a fence under a partly cloudy sky.

Tri-Cities

Pasco Sporting Complex, 6160 Burden Blvd., Pasco.

A modern building with large glass windows, stone walls, and a wooden entrance, seen from a parking lot under a partly cloudy sky.

Vancouver

Big Al’s, 16615 S.E. 18th Street, Vancouver. 

Aerial view of a large sports complex with multiple soccer fields, parked cars, tents, and groups of people attending an outdoor event under a partly cloudy sky.

Yakima

Sozo Sports Complex, 2200 South 36th Avenue, Yakima. 


Hot tip: Don’t forget to download the free SEA&WIN app, the official mobile game of Seattle FIFA World Cup 26—with it, you can explore highlighted stops around the state, play games, take quizzes, and earn points towards exclusive prizes, including in-stadium experiences.

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