https://www.knkx.org/world-cup-seattle World Cup 2026 en-US Pacific Public Media Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.knkx.org/transportation/2026-03-28/light-rail-sound-transit-seattle-bellevue-lake-washington Sound Transit trains will take passengers across Lake Washington starting Saturday. It’s the world’s first light rail train to cross a floating bridge, according to the agency. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT https://www.knkx.org/transportation/2026-03-28/light-rail-sound-transit-seattle-bellevue-lake-washington Freddy Monares https://www.knkx.org/2026-02-13/seattle-seahawks-parade-crowd-control-transit-police-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. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:00:20 GMT https://www.knkx.org/2026-02-13/seattle-seahawks-parade-crowd-control-transit-police-world-cup Lisa Brooks https://www.knkx.org/business/2025-12-29/downtown-seattle-plans-2026-world-cup 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. Mon, 29 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT https://www.knkx.org/business/2025-12-29/downtown-seattle-plans-2026-world-cup Emil Moffatt https://www.knkx.org/arts-culture/2025-09-25/seattle-chinatown-international-district-events 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. Thu, 25 Sep 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.knkx.org/arts-culture/2025-09-25/seattle-chinatown-international-district-events Emil Moffatt https://www.knkx.org/2025-09-15/seattle-metropolitan-chamber-of-commerce-king-county-soccer-grants-2026-world-cup King County and the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce are making grants available for businesses and cultural organizations to put on soccer-themed events. Mon, 15 Sep 2025 19:04:30 GMT https://www.knkx.org/2025-09-15/seattle-metropolitan-chamber-of-commerce-king-county-soccer-grants-2026-world-cup Freddy Monares https://www.knkx.org/sports/2025-09-08/world-cup-tickets-are-on-sale-scoring-them-may-not-be-easy-or-cheap 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. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.knkx.org/sports/2025-09-08/world-cup-tickets-are-on-sale-scoring-them-may-not-be-easy-or-cheap Rafael Nam https://www.knkx.org/arts-culture/2025-08-19/seattle-public-art-new-murals-downtown-2026-world-cup The paintings aren't related to soccer, instead they touch on themes such as equality, human rights and environmental sustainability. Tue, 19 Aug 2025 20:04:44 GMT https://www.knkx.org/arts-culture/2025-08-19/seattle-public-art-new-murals-downtown-2026-world-cup Freddy Monares https://www.knkx.org/transportation/2025-07-23/pike-place-market-car-ban-foot-traffic-overlook-walk-tourism Citing positive feedback, increased visitors and the upcoming World Cup, the Market is continuing its car-free experiment through next spring. Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT https://www.knkx.org/transportation/2025-07-23/pike-place-market-car-ban-foot-traffic-overlook-walk-tourism Nate Sanford https://www.knkx.org/business/2025-05-19/seattle-pioneer-square-world-cup-2026-sports-economy-businesses Alliance for Pioneer Square has hired a sports economy coordinator to help prepare neighborhood businesses for the 2026 World Cup, which starts next June. Mon, 19 May 2025 22:00:00 GMT https://www.knkx.org/business/2025-05-19/seattle-pioneer-square-world-cup-2026-sports-economy-businesses Emil Moffatt https://www.knkx.org/2025-01-15/2026-fifa-world-cup-unveils-fan-zones-for-an-inclusive-fan-experience 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. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 20:12:05 GMT https://www.knkx.org/2025-01-15/2026-fifa-world-cup-unveils-fan-zones-for-an-inclusive-fan-experience Freddy Monares