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Seattle

Maybe the best pure soccer city in the US. The Sounders' supporter culture is unmatched, and the stadium sits right downtown with great transit.

The venue

Stadium

Lumen Field

Capacity · 68,000Location · SoDo, downtown Seattle

One of the loudest stadiums in MLS; the March-to-the-Match tradition is a must-see.

Getting there

Transport

  • Link light rail

    The 1 Line stops at Stadium and International District/Chinatown stations, both a short walk to Lumen.

  • From the airport

    A single Link light-rail ride connects SEA airport directly to downtown and the stadium.

Where fans gather

Fan zones

Seattle Center

Under the Space Needle — the natural home for the city's fan festival.

Pioneer Square

Historic bars right by the stadium fill up on match days.

Know before you go

Local tips

  • 01Take Link light rail from the airport straight to the stadium — it's seamless.
  • 02Pike Place Market, fresh seafood, and great coffee are the Seattle staples.
  • 03June is usually dry and mild, but pack a light rain layer just in case.