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Take transit to soccer events around Snohomish County

Tournament watch parties, events, and buoys!

Henry Yarsinske
Henry Yarsinske Jr., Communications Strategist June 10, 2026

Seattle Stadium isn’t the only spot for soccer action during the tournament. There are watch parties and events happening across Snohomish County, and you can access many of them via transit. 

There is also a cool soccer-themed scavenger hunt where you can take transit and win great prizes. 

Throughout the tournament

The Great Soccer Ball Hunt – June 15 - July 19

Photo of a painted buoy outside as part of an art installation for the World Cup

Find these local soccer-themed buoys created by local artists around Snohomish County to win prizes. Photo courtesy of Discover Snohomish County.

In partnership with our friends at Discover Snohomish County, travelers can find five soccer buoys created by local artists across Snohomish County parks accessible with transit. 

Discover all five buoys, log them in the Great Soccer Ball Hunt passport, and turn in your completed quest to Community Transit’s Ride Store at Lynnwood City Center Station to receive a swag bag.

an image of a scarf in a clear back with a sticker sitting on a curb outside of the ride store

Log all five soccer buoys in the Great Soccer Ball Hunt passport to claim your prize at our Ride Store.

Download the Great Soccer Ball Hunt passport to get hints on where to find all five buoys. Good luck and happy hunting!  

Watch parties around Snohomish County

Ride transit to local watch parties listed below. Click the links to view the nearest stop and the route that will take you there.

Plan your full trip using our Trip Planner at ctgo.org/tripplanner.

June 12

WC’26 Viewing Party – USA vs. Paraguay at Snohomish Sports Dome 
Second St. & Maple Ave | Route 271 | 8 min walk 

June 19 

Meet Me in Arlington Watch Party - USA vs. Australia at Drive Bar 
Smokey Point Transit Center | Routes 201, 202. 209. 220, 230, 240 | 6 min walk 

June 24 

Meet Me in Arlington Watch Party – Bosnia & Herzegovina vs. Qatar at In the Shadow Brewing 
N Olympic Ave & E 5th St | Route 220 | 5 min walk 

June 25 

WC’26 Viewing Party – USA vs. Turkey at Snohomish Sports Dome 
Second St. & Maple Ave | Route 271 | 8 min walk 

USA Soccer Watch Party – USA vs. Turkey at Edmonds Theater 
3rd Ave S & James St | Route 166 | 4 min walk 

World Soccer Watch Party – USA vs. Turkey at Arena Sports Mill Creek 
Hwy 527 & 16th Ave SE | Route 106 | 4 min walk 

June 26 

Meet Me in Arlington Watch Party – Egypt vs. Iran at The Point Bar and Grill 
Smokey Point Blvd & 168th St NE | Route 201 | 5 min walk 

June 27 

Kick it at the Library – Colombia vs. Portugal at Lynnwood Library 
44th Ave W & 192nd Pl SW | Routes 103, 112 | 4 min walk 

July 1 

Meet Me in Arlington Watch Party – Round of 32 at Mirkwood Public House 
N Olympic Ave & E 5th St | Routes 220, 230 | 5 min walk 

July 6 

WC’26 Viewing Party – Round of 16 at Snohomish Sports Dome 
Second St. & Maple Ave | Route 271 | 8 min walk 

Meet Me in Arlington Watch Party – Round of 16 at Centennial Bar & Grill 
N Olympic Ave & E 2nd St | Routes 220, 230 | 4 min walk 

How to pay your fare

ORCA Tap to Pay lets you pay your fare with: 

  • A contactless payment-enabled credit or debit card  
  • A mobile wallet on your phone 

ORCA also offers three-day passes for the tournament as well as its regular monthly pass and e-purse options. Cash is accepted on Community Transit routes. Please bring exact change. 

Read more about ORCA passes and how to pay during the tournament. 

On Swift bus rapid transit lines, you can buy tickets at station ticket vending machines with cash or credit cards before boarding. 

At Link light rail and Sounder stations, buy tickets at vending machines before boarding.

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