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SODO Welcome Center
1950 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98134
Mon – Thu · 10am–6pm
Fri – Sat · 9am–8pm · Sun · 10am–5pm
SODO BIA Office
2450 6th Ave S, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98134
Mon – Fri · 9am–4pm
Commonly asked questions.
Where exactly is the SODO Welcome Center?
1950 1st Avenue South, in the heart of Seattle’s SODO district — a short walk from Seattle Stadium, T-Mobile Park, and the SODO Link station. We open to the public the week of June 8, 2026.
How do I get tickets to a World Cup match?
Ticket sales are live on the FIFA website. Tickets are not sold by the SODO BIA.
Which roads will be closed during the tournament?
SDOT maintains an interactive map of all closures. The biggest impact will be Pioneer Square as a pedestrian zone. View the SDOT map.
I want to host a watch party at my SODO business. How?
Refer to the Seattle Metro Chamber’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Watch Party Playbook for the full guidance, then check the Businesses page for our local resources and the upcoming Small Business Megaevent Playbook.
How do I attach my business's brand to the World Cup?
Visit Seattle has launched a Community Brand Playbook with shared visuals and messaging — designed for partners and businesses to use when promoting Seattle and themselves consistently. See it on the Businesses page.
How can my workplace help prevent human trafficking during the games?
The FIFA LOC partners with Business Ending Slavery and Trafficking (BEST). Free, 30-minute online training is available — use enrollment code FIFA26-SEA at best-training.org.
