The Seattle Stadium in Seattle, WA, will host six matches for the 2026 World Cup, including a Round of 16 match in early July.
Home to one of the most popular MLS teams, the Seattle Sounders, the city will be ready for high-level soccer.
The stadium has yet to host a World Cup match in its history. The USA, Australia, Belgium, Egypt, Qatar, Iran, and Bosnia & Herzegovina will all play at least one group stage match in Seattle.
Stadium Features
The Seattle Stadium will be the ninth largest at the World Cup, capable of holding nearly 69,000 fans.
The stadium is currently undergoing upgrades, including installing natural grass to meet standards for the World Cup. They also announced the expansion of current video boards, upgrades to stadium WiFi, and more.
The stadium is typically used for two of Seattle's professional teams: the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL, and the previously mentioned Sounders of MLS.
Seating Capacity | 65,000 |
Opening Date | July 28, 2002 |
Key Features | Views of downtown, built to be loud |
Host Team (s) | Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders |
Stadium Address | 800 Occidental Avenue, Seattle, WA |
Stadium Atmosphere
The Seattle Stadium's environment is renowned for being one of the loudest in the world, with cheers often times registering on seismic scales which are used to measure earthquakes.
The loudest cases came during the Sounders' CONCACAF Champions League victory in 2022, and Marshawn Lynch's famous "Beast Quake" run in 2011.
There are plenty of activities to do around the stadium as well. The Underground Tour or Smith Tower are popular tourist attractions, while historic neighborhoods such as the Pioneer Square neighborhood are nice to walk through.
Seattle Stadium Security and Safety
In preparation for the World Cup, there are plenty of security precautions being implemented. These include:
26 new security cameras in SoDo/Pioneer Square
Drone defense
Strict clear bag policy
Fire/EMS presence
Seattle Stadium FAQs
Here are some commonly asked questions when people are researching the Seattle Stadium.
Who owns the Seattle Stadium?
The stadium is owned by the Washington State Public Stadium Authority, but is operated by First & Goal Inc. - a company established by the late Paul Allen.
Does the Seattle Stadium have a roof?
Partly. About 70% of the seats are covered by a canopy, but the stadium is ultimately an open-air one, with the roof covering seats and not the field.
Is Seattle the loudest stadium?
The Seattle Stadium is consistently ranked among the loudest in the NFL and reached levels of 137.6 decibels, though Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City holds the record at 142.2 decibels.
How old is the Seattle Stadium?
The Seattle Stadium is 23 years old with renovations being added recently.
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