Tri-Cities has official World Cup ‘fan zone.’ Where, when are watch parties?

The FIFA World Cup is coming to Washington state.

In 2026, the international soccer tournament will be hosted by 16 cities across three countries in North America, including 11 in the United States.

Seattle will host six games between mid-June and early July as part of the 2026 World Cup.

To give soccer lovers more opportunities to celebrate, short-term rental marketplace Airbnb has partnered with World Cup organizers to fund “fan zones” across the Evergreen State.

Here’s what to know.

What are World Cup fan zones in Washington state?

Nine cities across Washington state will host “vibrant fan zones” to ensure that “Washingtonians across the state can be part of this historic event,” according to the Seattle FIFA World Cup Local Organizing Committee.

“These fan zones represent our commitment to making this a truly statewide celebration,” committee CEO Peter Tomozawa said in a Feb. 24 news release. “Whether you’re joining at the waterfront in Everett or Olympia, or cheering in Tacoma, the Tri-Cities or Yakima, every fan will have the chance to be part of this once-in-a-generation event.”

Airbnb said it’s providing $40,000 grants to official World Cup fan zones in Bellingham, Bremerton, Everett, Olympia, Spokane, Tacoma, Tri-Cities, Vancouver and Yakima.

In total, those grants represent more than $360,000 in contributions “supporting local celebrations, community gathering spaces and fan-focused programming during the tournament,” Airbnb said in a Feb. 24 news release.

The grants are also meant to foster economic growth by and enhance the World Cup experience for both residents and visitors, according to a statement from the company.

By extending the funding beyond Seattle, the fan zones are aimed at bringing the World Cup experience closer to home for all Washingtonians, while encouraging tournament-related travel and visitor spending across the state.

“The FIFA World Cup is a huge moment for Washington — something we might only see once in a generation,” Airbnb chief business officer Dave Stephenson said in the release. “At Airbnb, we want to help everyone in our state be part of the excitement. That’s why we’re proud to be supporting fan zones, so people all across Washington can experience the tournament close to home.”

Where is FIFA World Cup fan zone in Tri-Cities?

The Tri-Cities World Cup fan zone will be based in Pasco, around Gesa Stadium and the Pasco Sporting Complex at 6160 Burden Blvd.

“Pasco is proud to serve as an official SeattleFWC26 Fan Zone community and to be part of this historic global celebration,” Pasco’s Mayor Charles Grimm said in the committee release. “Soccer is deeply woven into the fabric of our community, making this an incredible fit for our city.”

What will the FIFA World Cup fan zone in Pasco be like?

Pasco’s fan zone will host events for four games.

The schedule for the fan zone is:

• Monday, June 15: Noon at Gesa Stadium
• Friday, June 19: Noon at the Pasco Sporting Complex
• Wednesday, July 1: 1 p.m. at Gesa Stadium
• Monday, July 6: 5 p.m. at Gesa Stadium

According to Pasco’s website for the fan zone, the community-focused celebrations will feature watch parties, food and entertainment.

The games will be shown on a large screen outside with a festival-style atmosphere that features music, family-friendly activities, local vendors and interactive spaces.

“Whether you’re wearing your team colors or just soaking in the excitement, the fan zone is all about shared moments, big energy, and unforgettable summer nights,” Pasco organizers stated.

Where can I find World Cup fan zones in Eastern Washington?

There are four official World Cup fan zones this side of the Cascades: one in Southwest Washington, one in Central Washington and two in Eastern Washington.

Here’s where to find them:

• Vancouver: Big Al’s, 16615 Southeast 18th St.
• Yakima: Sozo Sports Complex, 2200 South 26th Ave.
• Tri-Cities: Gesa Stadium and the Pasco Sporting Complex, 6160 Burden Blvd.
• Spokane: Gesa Pavilion at Riverfront Park, 574 North Howard St.

This story was originally published March 2, 2026 at 5:00 AM.