$45 million will go to improvements for Lumen Field, security and transit for the biggest event in state history, estimated to bring 750,000 visitors.
SEATTLE, WA – Next year, starting June 15, Seattle will host the biggest event in state history: the FIFA 2026 Men’s World Cup.
More than 100 World Cup matches will be played across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Seattle will host six of them over three weeks, including one involving the U.S. team.
The tournament is estimated to bring 750,000 people to the region and a nearly $1 billion infusion of cash for King County’s economy. That includes more than $100 million in state and local tax revenue and nearly 21,000 new jobs. But hosting won’t be easy – or cheap…