World Cup Resources
Snohomish: Built for the Beautiful Game
Is your business gameday-ready?
In summer 2026, the FIFA World Cup will host six matches to Seattle - bringing more than 750,000 visitors to our region. This global event - the biggest sporting event in the world - isn’t just about the big city, and opportunity abounds across Snohomish County.
As a regional tourist destination known for its historic charm, vibrant downtown, scenic setting, and rich soccer heritage, Snohomish is uniquely positioned to welcome soccer fans from around the world. As the home of the Snohomish Sky, Snohomish United, and Bigfoot Soccer Tournament, our community is a natural fit for this celebration of the beautiful game.
For businesses, property owners, and community organizations, this event brings incredible opportunities to showcase Snohomish, attract visitors, and create memorable experiences. Whether through special events, promotions, or partnerships, now is the time to start planning.
Stay tuned—this page will be updated with news, resources, and ways Snohomish is preparing for this once-in-a-lifetime event.
Upcoming information sessions and networking events
- World Cup Ready: Networking and Matchmaking
- Seattle Metro Chamber
- Thursday, March 19 from 3 - 5 PM
- Microsoft Events Center at the Seattle Metro Chamber (1301 5th Ave Ste 1500 Seattle, WA 98101)
- World's Game 2026 Business Open House
- Snohomish Sports Dome and community partners
- Tuesday, March 24 at 5:30 PM (open house style)
- Snohomish Sports Dome (515 Maple Ave Snohomish, WA 98290)
- World Cup Ready: Capture the Crowd With Fan‑Focused Marketing
- Seattle Metro Chamber
- Wednesday, March 25 from 11 AM - 12 PM
- Online via Zoom
- Tourism Skillshop: Preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026
- State of Washington Tourism
- Friday, March 27 from 10 - 11 AM
- Online via Zoom
- Game On Everett: Everett’s Game Plan for the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone ($)
- Greater Everett Chamber of Commerce
- Tuesday, April 8 from 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
- Apex Everett (1611 Everett Ave Everett, WA 98201)
Match dates
Match 16 | Monday, June 15, 2026 | Belgium vs. Egypt
Match 32 | Friday, June 19, 2026 | Australia vs. USA
Match 52 | Wednesday, June 24, 2026 | Winner of Playoff A vs. Qatar
Match 63 | Friday, June 26, 2026 | Egypt vs. Iran
Match 82 | Round of 32 | Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | TBD vs. TBD
Match 94 | Round of 16 | Monday, July 6, 2026 | TBD vs. TBD
Marketing assets and toolkits