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Seattle Says It’s Ready for 750K FIFA World Cup Fans — but Wants 80% to Leave Their Cars at Home
Officials expect 750,000 visitors and are aiming for 80% of fans to reach matches without a personal vehicle.
- With the FIFA World Cup arriving in 33 days, Seattle's tourism expectations have dampened as local hospitality bookings trail behind a typical summer season.
- While state leaders forecast an $846 million economic impact, nearly 80% of local hospitality businesses report bookings below expectations, creating a stark gap between projections and current reality.
- Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson warned residents of "street closures, large crowds, and major events happening downtown," while city officials implement pedestrian-only zones in Pioneer Square to manage roughly 750,000 expected visitors.
- Sounders and Reign president of business operations Hugh Weber announced a floating soccer field near Pier 62, featuring ticketed events and watch parties throughout the tournament to engage fans.
- Regional leaders launched a 'Know Before You Go' campaign encouraging fans to plan transportation ahead, aiming to ensure transit success during the six matches defines Seattle's global image.
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Seattle says it’s ready for 750K FIFA World Cup fans — but wants 80% to leave their cars at home
The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to Seattle in 33 days, and local leaders said the city is ready to handle the roughly 750,000 fans expected to descend on the city. They hope a vast majority of those fans choose not to drive to the matches.
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Seattle says it's ready for 750,000 FIFA World Cup fans
The 2026 FIFA World Cup comes to Seattle in 33 days, and local leaders said the city is ready to handle the roughly 750,000 fans expected to descend on the city. They hope a vast majority of those fans choose not to drive to the matches. “Our goal is to have 80% of fans arrive at the stadium without a personal vehicle,” said Peter Tomozawa, CEO, SeattleFWC26. “That is an amazing goal, and we’re going to get there.” Free shuttles, 60 new bus rout…
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