Lumen Field
Seattle · 🇺🇸 United States
| FIFA Name | Seattle Stadium |
| City | Seattle, Washington |
| Country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Capacity | 69,000 |
| Opened | 2002 |
| Home Teams | Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Sounders (MLS) |
| Surface | Hybrid natural grass (installed for WC — normally artificial turf) |
| Roof | Partial roof (covers ~70% of seats) |
Tournament role
Lumen Field hosts 6 matches at the 2026 World Cup. Home to the Seattle Sounders — one of MLS's most successful and well-supported clubs — Seattle has a vibrant and established football culture with regularly sold-out crowds.
Matches at Lumen Field
| # | Date | Time (ET) | Match | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Jun 15 | 3:00 PM | Belgium vs Egypt | Group G |
| 30 | Jun 19 | 3:00 PM | United States vs Australia | Group D |
| 50 | Jun 24 | 3:00 PM | Bosnia vs Qatar | Group B |
| 65 | Jun 26 | 11:00 PM | Egypt vs Iran | Group G |
| 81 | Jul 1 | 4:00 PM | Winner Group G vs 3rd Place (TBD) | Round of 32 |
| 94 | Jul 6 | 8:00 PM | Winner M82 vs Winner M81 | Round of 16 |
About Lumen Field
Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington has a capacity of 69,000 for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The venue will host 6 matches during the tournament.
Lumen Field opened in 2002 in Seattle's SoDo district. It is home to the Seattle Seahawks (NFL) and Seattle Sounders FC (MLS). The Sounders are one of MLS's most successful franchises, winning multiple MLS Cups, and regularly average over 30,000 fans per match — a testament to Seattle's deep football culture.
For the World Cup, FieldTurf artificial surface has been replaced with hybrid natural grass. Seattle's summer climate is among the mildest in the tournament — typically 17-25°C (63-77°F) with low humidity. Rain is less common in summer than Seattle's reputation suggests, though the partial roof covers approximately 70% of seating.
Location & conditions
| Location | SoDo district, Seattle, WA — adjacent to downtown |
| Time Zone | Pacific Time (PT) |
| Altitude | 4m (13 ft) above sea level |
| Average June Temperature | 13-20°C (55-68°F) |
| Average July Temperature | 15-25°C (59-77°F) |
| Conditions Note | Mild and dry summers. Partial roof covers most seats. Comfortable playing conditions. |
Surface & facilities
| Playing Surface | Hybrid natural grass (installed for World Cup) |
| Normal Surface | FieldTurf (artificial) — replaced for World Cup |
| Pitch Dimensions | 105m × 68m (FIFA standard) |
| Roof Type | Partial canopy (covers ~70% of seats) |
| Climate Control | None — partial roof provides rain and sun cover |