Spokane Summer of Soccer 2026

Spokane is an Official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone and we’re looking forward to hosting watch parties for the FIFA World Cup Summer 2026! Ready up for live events, watch parties, matches around the city, and more ways for fans to experience soccer. We’ll be working with STA, SeattleFWC26, and other partners to give away prizes and amazing experiences all summer long.

SPOKANE is a SEATTLEFWC26 FAN ZONE!

This summer, look forward to watching matches alongside other soccer fans in the heart of downtown Spokane. More information coming soon! Sign up for the newsletter for FIFA updates.

This summer, fans can look forward to watching matches alongside other soccer supporters right in the heart of downtown Spokane. Nine communities around the State of Washington have been selected as official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zones to bring global excitement to visitors and locals in communities all around the Evergreen State.

We are honored to host Team Egypt as they prepare for their FWC26 matches in Seattle. The city of Spokane has so much to offer visitors from all over the globe and can’t wait to showcase our community spirit this summer! "Being selected as both a host city to Team Egypt and a designated SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone are incredible honors. We want to make the most of this moment,” Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown said. "The Summer of Soccer is about bringing people together and celebrating sport, culture and community pride.”

Collaborating with our partners at Spokane Sports, Spokane Transit Authority, and the City of Spokane, we’ll be cheering on the action all summer long with multiple official Fan Zone Watch Parties at Gesa Pavilion in Riverfront Park, as well as activating our local business community to host watch parties of their own all around the city for local fans and visitors alike to come together and cheer.

STA will add routes and more soccer-themed experiences to its rides to support fan engagement throughout the city.

We’re thrilled to bring the global energy of FWC26 to our community with official watch parties and merchandise. We can’t wait for you to join the celebration. For more information about SeattleFWC26 and fanzones around Washington State, keep reading below!

It’s a summer of Soccer in Spokane!

Watch Parties

Spokane is so excited to welcome visitors from all over the country and the world to experience the global game in a uniquely Spokane way!

With a sold-out Fan Zone Watch party at Gesa Pavilion in Riverfront Park on June 19th (USA vs Australia), fans will be gathering to watch the big game on a 21-foot screen. General Admission tickets for the FWC26 Fan Zone Watch party on June 19th were free, and demand went fast. The RSVP link for the next Spokane Fan Zone Watch Party on July 19th for the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final will be posted soon. Be on the lookout!

On Juneteenth, get to the celebration early at the Pavilion to enjoy a community welcome, recognition of the Juneteenth Celebration happening in Riverfront Park, and the introduction and honoring of Miss Juneteenth.

Beyond the official Fan Zone Watch Parties, dozens of local businesses will be hosting their own watch parties! Join other soccer fans at No-Li, Brick West Brewing Company, Flatstick Pub, Uprise Brewing Co., and more all summer long to take in the largest sporting event in the world as it takes over North America!

If your business is hosting a watch party, submit an event to make sure you’re listed on the Summer of Soccer event page. Use the Spokane Summer of Soccer community toolkit for social media promotion, to print out posters, coasters, table tents, and let fans know you'll be celebrating FWC26 with watch parties!

Team Egypt in Spokane

Spokane was selected as the host city for Team Egypt as they prepare for their upcoming FWC26 matches in the Pacific Northwest. Team Egypt plays in Seattle against Belgium on June 15 and faces Iran on June 26th, with a match against New Zealand in Vancouver BC in between. Africa’s oldest national football team is making their fourth appearance in the FIFA World Cup. Led by captains Mohamed Salah, Trézéguet, Mohamed El Shenawy, Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia, Egypt qualified for the 2026 World Cup by winning 8 of their 10 matches while giving up just two goals and have high hopes to make it out of the Group Stage for the first time since 1934. The team was spotted around downtown Spokane at Riverfront Park, where they posed for a photo with Mayor Lisa Brown after shopping at River Park Square and held a practice with public access at Gonzaga University’s Luger Field on June 10th. Check out their experience in Spokane!

Spokane Transit Authority

Want an easy way to get to all the soccer fun? Spokane Transit Authority (STA) is adding additional routes on the City Line throughout the Summer of Soccer to help fans get where they're going. Keep up to date with their new bus routes, promotions, and other exclusives with STA.

Extra service on key routes, June 1–July 25: More frequent trips for getting around during the Summer of Soccer
City Line: New 10-minute service on Saturdays — with 17 hours of high-frequency service throughout the day
Route 7 and 63: Reliable airport service every 30 minutes — including on weeknights and weekends
Download the STA Connect App for live updates and tap to pay for ease during your bus ride.

Ride the bus around town!

SEA&WIN

SEA&WIN’s core messaging centers on one powerful idea: Explore. Play. Win. SEA&WIN transforms the excitement of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ into a statewide experience. The game invites locals and visitors to discover small businesses, cultural institutions, public art, and community spaces while earning points and prizes along the way. At its heart, SEA&WIN is about shared impact — driving foot traffic, celebrating community stories, encouraging statewide exploration, and ensuring the benefits of hosting the world’s largest sporting event extend far beyond the stadium. It’s fun, inclusive, and purpose-driven — building pride, connection, and momentum on the road to 2026.

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Spokane Velocity

This summer of soccer, there's only one place to be for live professional soccer in Spokane! With back-to-back trips to the USL League One Finals and a perfect 4-0-0 home record to start 2026, your Spokane Velocity FC is playing its best soccer yet. Don't miss your chance to cheer on Spokane's own this summer against key rivals like AC Boise on June 6 at ONE Spokane Stadium in the heart of downtown. Buy tickets today for the Party on the Patio and get a free drink with your purchase, or buy a Summer 6 Pack and get a 25% discount on a purchase of 6 tickets to be used at the games of your choice.

Get Tickets to Velocity FC Games!

Summer Soccer Camps

Beyond the professional matches, Spokane’s Summer of Soccer will be filled with soccer activities and camps all season long for children, teens, and adults throughout the greater Spokane area. Take part in Soccer jamborees city-wide in June & July, and the Summer Soccer Classic Event the last weekend in July- an adult 7v7 soccer tournament with coed, men’s, women’s and masters’ divisions. Check the events listings below for more information!

As Spokane prepares to welcome the Egyptian National Team as a host practice city during the upcoming FIFA 26 World Cup, No-Li is celebrating with a special Egyptian-inspired beer at the brewery, located one block from Gonzaga University where the team will be practicing.

No-Li will debut the new Egyptian-style beer this May in the No-Li Bier Hall, celebrating the connection between Spokane and Egypt through craft beer and international culture. Visit the No-Li Bier Hall in May for a pint of Pharaoh's Gold!

Visit No-Li!