Gear up, Tacoma — next year’s FIFA World Cup 26 comes to our backyard, too.
The City of Destiny will host one of nine “fan zones” around the state next summer: interactive events and experiences complementing six World Cup matches at Seattle’s Lumen Field in June and July 2026. Attendees can enjoy live matches on giant screens, entertainment from local musicians and brush up their soccer skills through on-site clinics.
“Today is a historic day for Tacoma,” Mayor Victoria Woodards said in a news release Tuesday. “Being selected as a SeattleFWC26 fan zone is a testament to our city’s ability to provide safe and welcoming spaces for celebrating incredible moments, our vibrant community, and our ability to host world-class events…