⚽ Match Day at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)

Lumen Field — officially branded Seattle Stadium on FIFA tickets, broadcasts, and on-site signage during the World Cup — hosts Egypt's two Group G matches in Seattle. Here's everything you need for match day.

🇪🇬 Egypt's Matches in Seattle

Belgium 1–1 Egypt · FT

📅Played Monday, June 15, 2026 at Seattle Stadium

⚽Emam Ashour 20' (assist: Salah) · Hany OG 66'

👥Attendance: 66,775 — the first World Cup match ever held in Seattle

⭐ This Friday — Egypt vs Iran (decisive)

📅Friday, June 26, 2026

⏰8:00 PM PT kickoff (gates open 5:00 PM)

📍Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field)

🏆Egypt are top of Group G with 4 points after MD2 — a draw clinches a Round of 32 spot. Iran needs a win to guarantee advancement.

🌦️Forecast: mostly cloudy, ~66°F at kickoff dropping to ~61°F by full time. Rain chance ~25% at kickoff rising to ~35% late, with a small (15–20%) thunder risk between 8–11 PM. Pack a light rain jacket — no umbrellas in the seating bowl. Lumen Field's roof covers ~70% of seats.

🚪All GA holders enter via the north entrances; lines extend into Pioneer Square. Plan to clear security by 7:00 PM PT.

🌈Heads-up: the local organizing committee has designated this Seattle's official "Pride Match." FIFA has confirmed rainbow flags are permitted inside the stadium as a human-rights expression; expect Pride-themed activations and additional security around the venue.

🏟️ About Lumen Field

Stadium Details

📍 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

👥 Capacity: 69,000 for football

🏠 Home to Seattle Sounders FC

🌟 Branded "Seattle Stadium" during the 2026 World Cup — natural-grass surface, tournament capacity ~65,000

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🚨 CRITICAL: Clear Bag Policy

Seattle Stadium has a STRICT clear bag policy. Regular bags are NOT allowed!

Only clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags allowed
Maximum size: 12" x 6" x 12"
One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags OK
Small clutches (4.5" x 6.5") allowed with clear bag
NO bag storage at stadium - secure bags before arriving!

🏆 FIFA World Cup Match-Day Rules

⚠️ These FIFA rules override the usual Sounders/Lumen Field policies

Gates open 3 hours before kickoff (parking opens 4 hours before)
Tickets are 100% digital via the official FWC2026 Mobile Tickets app — screenshots and PDFs will NOT be accepted at the gate
NO re-entry once you've left the stadium
One factory-sealed 20 oz plastic water bottle allowed per person
Stadium parking (North Lot, South Garage) is CLOSED to the general public for World Cup matches — use transit
Pioneer Square + Stadium District become pedestrian-only ~4 hours before kickoff to ~2-3 hours after the final whistle
Bicycles BANNED from Link and Sounder trains on match days
Concessions are cashless; expect ~$18 beer, ~$10 water, ~$13 pretzel

⚡ Tonight-Specific Changes (June 26)

ST Route 554 (Issaquah ↔ Seattle) is rerouted from 4:00 PM today through 1:00 AM Saturday — check Sound Transit for alternate stops.
Rideshare drop-off is geofenced away from the stadium. Uber/Lyft pickup and drop zones are in Pioneer Square, Chinatown-International District, and SODO — no curbside drop at the stadium itself.
First Hill Streetcar Occidental Mall stop is CLOSED today; the streetcar terminus moves to 5th & Jackson.
Disabled-access entry: Gate 8 — closest gate to the free King County Metro Access shuttle drop at 1st Ave S & S Charles St.
SPD designated protest zones have been set up along Occidental Ave and S King St (marked with cones / orange netting). Keep moving, stay focused on the match, do not engage.
Drones banned. Federal drone interdiction and Coast Guard waterfront patrols are active around the stadium.
Air quality: AQI 20 (good) — no wildfire smoke today.

📺 Watching Without a Ticket — Free Fan Celebration Venues

Seattle's official Unity Loop includes four free fan venues showing every World Cup match through July 19. Free advance registration recommended at SeattleSoccerCelebration.com.

🇪🇬 Free Egypt vs Iran watch parties — Friday June 26

Westlake Park (401 Pine St) — large outdoor screen, 8:00–11:00 PM, hosted by the Downtown Seattle Association as part of "Summer of Sports presented by Nordstrom." Family-friendly, no ticket required.
Seattle Center — Mural Amphitheatre — Let's Play SEA 26 daily venue, open 11:30 AM–10:00 PM with the match on at 8:00 PM.
Seattle Soccer House at Pacific Place (4-story interior LED screen) and Seattle Soccer Celebration at Pier 62 (Elliott Bay floating barge) — also showing the match.

☕ Local Arab-community cafes — watch with fellow fans

Mintish Coffee House — 515 Harvard Ave E #121, Capitol Hill. Palestinian/Levantine-inspired specialty coffee. Daily 8 AM – 6 PM. Map
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee — 17527 NE 67th Ct, Redmond. Yemeni coffee house right across the street from MAPS Redmond — convenient for fans pairing Maghrib/Isha prayer with the match. Map
Diwan Coffee House — 12288 NE District Wy Ste 125, Bellevue. Palestinian-owned, family-run, Yemeni coffee + matcha + knafeh, built for gathering. Map

Call ahead to confirm they're screening the match.

🎪 Let's Play SEA 26 — FIFA Fan Festival

📍Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St

👥~20,000 capacity — the main fan zone

📍 View on Maps

🏢 Seattle Soccer House

📍Pacific Place, 600 Pine St (downtown)

📺4-story interior LED screen

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🌊 Waterfront Floating Barge

📍Waterfront Park / Pier 62, on Elliott Bay

📺Floating barge with 18' × 30' LED wall

📍 View on Maps

🏟️ Seattle Matchday Live at Victory Hall

📍1201 1st Ave S, SODO (Mariners-operated)

📺23' indoor screen, near the stadium

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✅ What You CAN Bring

Allowed Items

Clear bags (12" x 6" x 12" maximum)
One-gallon clear freezer bags
Small clutch purses (4.5" x 6.5")
Medical bags (subject to search)
Diaper bags with infant (subject to search)
Blankets (will be searched)
Small cameras (no detachable lenses)
Cell phones
Keys, wallets
Sunscreen (non-aerosol)

❌ What You CANNOT Bring

Prohibited Items

Regular bags, backpacks, purses (unless clear)
Outside food or drinks
Bottles, cans, thermoses
Alcohol
Umbrellas
Laptops, tablets
Professional cameras (detachable lenses)
Selfie sticks, tripods
Flags on poles (fabric flags OK)
Musical instruments, noisemakers
Drones
Weapons of any kind

⚠️ No Bag Storage

Lumen Field does NOT offer bag check or storage. Leave prohibited items at your hotel or use a storage service near the stadium before arriving.

🚊 Getting to Lumen Field

Best Transportation Options

🚊 Link Light Rail (BEST OPTION):

Stadium Station - 2 minute walk to gates
Int'l District/Chinatown - 8 minute walk
Trains run frequently on match days
Buy return tickets before the match!

🚶 Walking from Downtown:

20-25 minute walk from Pike Place
Follow 4th Avenue south
Well-marked route on match days
Join the crowd of fans walking together!

🚗 Driving (NOT Recommended):

Parking $40-60 near stadium
Heavy traffic 2 hours before/after
Most lots require pre-purchase
Consider parking downtown and walking

🎫 Stadium Entry

Entry Process

Arrive Early: Gates open 3 hours before kickoff for World Cup matches
Security Check: All guests pass through metal detectors
Bag Check: Clear bags will be inspected
Ticket Scan: Open your ticket in the official FWC2026 Mobile Tickets app — screenshots and PDFs are NOT accepted
Find Your Section: Check monitors for directions

💡 Pro Tips

Download the FWC2026 app before match day — sign in with the email used at purchase
Use gate closest to your section
Security lines shorter at north gates (entering from ID/Chinatown)
NO re-entry — make sure you have everything before going in

🍔 Food & Drinks at Stadium

Halal Options

Limited halal options inside stadium. Check with Guest Services for current halal vendors. Consider eating before entering or bringing snacks in clear bags (check current policy).

Stadium Concessions

Stadium is CASHLESS - cards only
Cash-to-card kiosks available
Beer/alcohol sold (avoid these sections if preferred)
Vegetarian options available
Water fountains throughout
Prices high ($7-15 per item)

🕌 Prayer at Stadium

Prayer Options

No dedicated prayer room at Lumen Field. Options:

Pray before arriving at nearby mosques
Guest Services may arrange quiet space - ask politely
Some fans pray in concourse corners during breaks
First Aid rooms sometimes available - ask staff

🎉 Stadium Atmosphere

What to Expect

Very loud - bring earplugs if sensitive
Standing and singing common in supporter sections
Family-friendly atmosphere overall
Egyptian flags (without poles) welcome!
Join chants for Egypt when they score!
Respect all fans - Seattle values inclusivity

⏰ Match Day Timelines for Egypt's Seattle Matches

Belgium vs Egypt — Monday June 15 (12:00 PM kickoff)

7:30 AM	Early breakfast near hotel
8:00 AM	Take Link Light Rail south to Stadium Station
9:00 AM	Gates open — pass security, find seats
12:00 PM	KICKOFF — يلا يا مصر!
~2:00 PM	Final whistle
2:30 PM	Exit; pray Dhuhr at MAPS Seattle (Belltown) or Downtown Muslim Assoc.

Egypt vs Iran — Friday June 26 (8:00 PM kickoff)

Forecast: mostly cloudy, ~66°F at kickoff easing to ~61°F by full time, light shower risk in the second half. Plan to clear stadium security by 7:00 PM PT — lines from the north entrances stretch into Pioneer Square along S King St.

1:15 PM	Jummah at MAPS Seattle (2100 5th Ave) or Downtown Muslim Assoc.
3:30 PM	Early dinner at a halal spot (Tanoor SLU, TOASTED Pioneer Square)
4:00 PM	Road closures start; Pioneer Square goes pedestrian-only
5:00 PM	Gates open — pass security, find seats
8:00 PM	KICKOFF
~10:00 PM	Final whistle — Link runs every 8 min until 1 AM
10:30 PM	Walk to Pioneer Square Station to skip Stadium crowds; pray Isha (~10:45 PM)

🎊 After the Match

Exiting Tips

Be patient - 69,000 people leaving at once
Stay in stadium 15-20 min to avoid crowds
Walk to Pioneer Square station to avoid Stadium station crowds
Rideshare surge pricing will be 3-5x normal
Many fans gather in Pioneer Square bars/restaurants
Occidental Park often has post-match celebrations

🚨 Emergency Information

Stadium Services

🏥 First Aid stations on every level

👮 Security throughout stadium

ℹ️ Guest Services at all gates

📱 Text "ASSIST" to 69050 for help

📞 Emergency Contacts

Emergency: 911
Stadium Guest Services: Ask any staff member
Lost & Found: Check with Guest Services

✅ Match Day Checklist

Clear bag or small clutch only
Digital tickets downloaded/screenshot
ORCA card loaded for transit
Phone fully charged
Cash converted to card or bring credit card
Comfortable shoes for walking/standing
Layers - stadium can be cold even in summer
Sunscreen for day matches
Egyptian flag (no poles!)
Meet-up point agreed with group