In 2026, the home of the Seahawks will be home to one of the biggest sporting events in the world.
Seattle was selected on Thursday as one of 16 cities to be a host city for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with Lumen Field serving as the venue.
“We are proud and honored to have Lumen Field selected as a host venue for the FIFA World Cup 2026,” said Chuck Arnold, president of the Seahawks and First & Goal, Inc. “Lumen Field was truly built for this, and we can’t wait to show fans from around the globe the electric, energizing atmosphere our stadium is known for. We are grateful to FIFA for recognizing Lumen Field as one of North America’s most premier sports and entertainment venues and entrusting us to host such a prestigious international event.”
FIFA World Cup 2026, which is being co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico, will be the first World Cup to feature a 48-team field, and is also the first World Cup hosted by three countries. Other cities selected to host in 2026 are: Vancouver, San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, Guadalajara, Kansas City, Dallas, Atlanta, Houston, Monterrey, Mexico City, Toronto, Boston, Philadelphia, Miami and New York/New Jersey.