Lumen Field

Famous for deafening crowd noise (holds Guinness record). Partial roof amplifies sound. Located in SoDo district with Pioneer Square bars nearby.

Getting There

Link Light Rail to Stadium station (adjacent)

Parking

Limited; transit strongly encouraged

Bag Policy

Clear bags only, 12"x6"x12"

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What the official site won't say

Bag policy (what gets denied vs what the rules say)

Published bag policies and what actually clears the gate are not the same document. The published WC2026 rule allows clear bags up to roughly 30cm x 23cm x 15cm, plus a small clutch. In practice, individual venue security at the larger stadiums (I watched it at Lusail in 2022 and at MetLife on a non-WC event in 2024) rejects anything opaque, anything with a metal frame, and any "clear" bag with internal pockets dense enough that the screener can't see through. Drawstring bags get waved through more often than backpack-shape clear bags of the same volume. Bring nothing you can't fit in a pocket or a single transparent zip pouch, and assume a 10 to 15 percent chance the line in front of you loses something the rulebook said was fine.

Editor's note from Sam Halloway. Not affiliated with FIFA. More about this guide .

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Matches at Lumen Field

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group B

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Qatar

Jun 24 · 19:00 UTCLumen FieldSeattle

Group Stage - Matchday 2Group D

United States

Australia

Jun 19 · 19:00 UTCLumen FieldSeattle

Group Stage - Matchday 1Group G

Belgium

Egypt

Jun 15 · 19:00 UTCLumen FieldSeattle

Group Stage - Matchday 3Group G

Egypt

Iran

Jun 27 · 03:00 UTCLumen FieldSeattle

Round of 32

WINWinner Group G

3RD3rd Place

Jul 1 · 20:00 UTCLumen FieldSeattle

Round of 16

WINWinner Match 81

WINWinner Match 82

Jul 7 · 00:00 UTCLumen FieldSeattle

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to Lumen Field on match day?

The best way to reach Lumen Field is via Link Light Rail to Stadium station (adjacent). Plan to arrive at least 2 hours before kickoff for security screening.

What can I bring to Lumen Field?

Clear bags only, 12"x6"x12". No outside food or drinks. Sealed water bottles may be permitted — check the latest FIFA guidelines.

How early should I arrive at Lumen Field?

Gates typically open 2-3 hours before kickoff for World Cup matches. Arrive early to enjoy the fan zone activities outside the stadium.

Is there parking at Lumen Field?

Limited; transit strongly encouraged. Public transit is strongly recommended for World Cup matches due to heavy traffic.

Where should I stay near Lumen Field?

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