BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The beautiful game is coming to venues across the City of Subdued Excitement.
The City of Bellingham announced on Tuesday, Feb. 10, the locations for the World Cup Fan Zone in Bellingham.
Trackside Beer Garden by Kulshan Brewing will show games on Bellingham’s waterfront and The Den and Wild Buffalo House of Music will host a Block Watch Party on Commercial Street. Both of those venues will feature World Cup matches in Seattle.
“What’s great about the fan zones across Washington is how inclusive they are, bringing people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds together around the fun and passion of soccer,” said Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund. “In that spirit, we included a category of grants that isn’t just about watching a soccer match, because we hope everyone – whether you’re a soccer fan or not – will get in on the fun in novel and unexpected ways.”
In addition to the watch parties, 15 local businesses were selected as designated fan zone venues.
Bars, breweries and coffee shops across the city will show games throughout the tournament.
If that’s not enough fun for you, eight organizations and non-profits will host soccer-themed events.
Soccer night with the Bellingham Bells, kayak soccer, children’s activities and Free Fan Zone Fridays at Whatcom Museum are all on the docket.
The 2026 World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19 at stadiums in Canada, Mexico and the United States.
The USMNT kicks off the tourney against Paraguay on Friday, June 12.
