Select FIFA World Cup watch parties in downtown Seattle will continue

Key Points:

• Seattle’s official FIFA Men’s World Cup watch parties, coordinated by SeattleFWC26, have been a major draw, with locations at Seattle Center, Pacific Place, Waterfront Park, and Victory Hall hosting fans since June.
• After the U.S. exit and Seattle’s final hosted match on Monday, some official watch party sites like Pier 62 and Pacific Place have closed, but Victory Hall and Seattle Center will continue showing the remaining nine World Cup matches through July 19.
• Unofficial watch parties remain active, including events at Westlake Park, Pioneer Square’s Brick Party, and the Chinatown International District, offering viewing, food, drinks, and entertainment through the tournament’s conclusion.
• The widespread watch party model and Seattle’s walkability and transit have impressed visitors, bolstering the city’s prospects for hosting future events such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2031.
• The story was updated to clarify that Seattle Soccer House at Pacific Place closed after Tuesday matches and that Seattle Center’s Mural Amphitheatre is not broadcasting matches through July 19.