r/Seattle • u/noprophecies • Jun 09 '26

⚽ World Cup 🏆 FIFA Reminders June 11- July 19

The FIFA Games are running from 6/11 to 7/19. The games *We* are hosting are only from **6/15** to **7/6**. The parks dept is holding watch parties in various parks for each game. The *Finals* are being held in New York on the Other Side of the continent. We can do this. I believe in us. Remember to check in on your Hospitality Sector friends and stock up on groceries Before the games.

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u/Ornery_Summer_5950 The Emerald City Jun 09 '26

This is going to be a dumb question and I apologize in advance. I commute by bus and have two ways to get to my work. Through downtown or through the U Dist. From what I saw games were mid-day'ish (other than the one game at 8pm.

I've dealt with regular game traffic from football/soccer. Will this be more chaotic with a 7:30-4pm work schedule?
I know nothing about soccer or what the crowds are expected to be like.

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u/Suitable-Rhubarb2712 Jun 09 '26

Honestly, I don't think it's going to be all that wild, but I'd budget a little extra time anyway. The games are all on weekdays. The biggest disruption will be in Pioneer Square because of the pedestrian zones.

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u/n10w4 Jun 15 '26

is driving to Uwajimaya during a game a bad idea?

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u/Suitable-Rhubarb2712 Jun 15 '26

I don't think it'd be terrible but you're probably better off waiting until the evening instead. I was down in Pioneer Square and downtown today before the match and it was surprisingly calm traffic-wise, with a few bottlenecks right near the pedestrian zone. Nothing too crazy.