The Beautiful Game Is Coming to the PNW

In summer 2026, the Pacific Northwest embarks on a once-in-a-lifetime journey as two of the region’s most iconic cities — Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia — play host to the world’s biggest sporting event.

Whether you plan to catch all the matches at Seattle Stadium, attend a match or two at BC Place in Vancouver, or just want to experience the phenomenon of this global football festival in person, chances are you’ll want to decompress between or after match days. Located less than 15 miles (24 kilometers) north of Seattle is where you’ll find Snohomish County, Washington. It’s 2,000 square miles of serene land where the pace slows down, the crowds thin, and nature always wins the gold.

When the beautiful game takes to the pitch in the PNW, make it your goal to stay in Snohomish County. Plan your trip here.

Beautiful Game, Beautiful Cities

From the opening kick to the triumphant hoisting of the trophy — and beyond — Snohomish County, WA is your top destination for a pitch-perfect escape.

Snohomish County is uniquely situated between the Salish Sea and the Cascade Mountains in the heart of aviation country. Here you can easily access the many cultures — the nautical, artistic, outdoors, and farming communities — that make up the essence of Pacific Northwest.

In Snohomish County, you’ll discover that the best pre- and post-match plays aren’t made on turf, they’re made on trails, kayaks, and brewery patios. Cheers to that.

Beyond the Pitch

#SnoCoGameday Stories

#SnoCoGameday Podcast Series

⚽The following podcast episodes from Snohomish County Placemakers are part of our #SnoCoGameday Series, which captures all the excitement of the beautiful game in the Pacific Northwest. You can listen to these episodes and more on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We also invite you to explore our library of resources, content, and information—and to plan your pitch-perfect escape to Snohomish County.⚽

⚽ #SnoCoGameDay Pt. 1 w/ Anthony Sardon, Snohomish United - Apple Podcast & Spotify

⚽#SnoCoGameDay Pt. 2 w/Jamie Bialek, Snohomish Sports Dome - Apple Podcast & Spotify

⚽#SnoCoGameDay Pt. 3 w/ Snohomish County Sports Commission - Apple Podcast & Spotify

⚽#SnoCoGameDay Pt. 4 w/ Jhon Hurtado Kennedy, Seattle Sounders Legend & Seattle FWC26 Ambassador - Apple Podcast & Spotify

⚽#SnoCoGameday Pt. 5 Everett Fan Zone! w/ Tammy Dunn (Snohomish County Sports Commission), Julio Cortes (City of Everett) & Cat Soper (Port of Everett) - Apple Podcast & Spotify

⚽Check out the #SnoCoGameday Series Podcast Episode Roundup

 ⚽ Countdown to #SnoCoGameday ⚽
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