Host City Intelligence: Seattle (Lumen Field)
The Pacific Northwest's primary hub. Seattle's reliance on Sound Transit and the temporary grass pitch installation are the key 100-day milestones.
The Surface
Seattle is replacing its synthetic turf with a $19.4M temporary grass system. This may affect sightlines in the lower bowl - check your "Restricted View" status on tickets.
Transit Strategy
- Seattle is a "Transit-First" city.
- Use the Link Light Rail from Sea-Tac directly to the International District/Chinatown station.
The Border Factor
Expect the I-5 Peace Arch crossing to exceed 5-hour wait times on match weeks.
Navigating the games with clarity.
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