2026 World Cup

As local agencies analyze how they handled the massive crowds at the Seahawks victory parade, they plan to apply those lessons to the next big event: the World Cup in June.

Seattle's 2026 will include six World Cup matches, a new light rail connection to the east side of King County, and efforts to get workers back to the office.

Foot traffic in Seattle's Chinatown-International District hasn't fully recovered from the pandemic. Some say more transit options and events like the World Cup will help.

King County and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce are making grants available for businesses and cultural organizations to put on soccer-themed events.

FIFA launched the first window of regular ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday. Brace yourself: because they may not be easy to get — or cheap.

The paintings aren't related to soccer, instead they touch on themes such as equality, human rights and environmental sustainability.

Citing positive feedback, increased visitors and the upcoming World Cup, the Market is continuing its car-free experiment through next spring.

Alliance for Pioneer Square has hired a sports economy coordinator to help prepare neighborhood businesses for the 2026 World Cup, which starts next June.

Officials say the so-called "fan zones" will bring the World Cup experience to locals who can’t get a ticket to a match, as well as bring tourism to areas outside major cities.

Transport planners look to design winning plays to beat traffic, border blues. But is that goal possible in high season?