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Bellevue outlines plan to host World Cup visitors, emphasizes transit activations and small-business outreach
Summary
City staff presented an information-only briefing on Bellevue’s planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing station-area activations, business support grants, public safety coordination and next steps ahead of the December 2025 team draw.
City staff presented an information-only briefing Oct. 7 on Bellevue’s planning for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, describing station-area activations, business-support grants and public-safety coordination ahead of the tournament.
The presentation was led by Emile King, the city’s director of community development, and Liz Flores, cultural tourism specialist. King said the tournament is “unique in that there are three host countries” and stressed that Bellevue’s work focuses on welcoming visitors while limiting disruption for residents. Flores described planned programming around light rail stations, partnerships with Visit Bellevue and grants to support neighborhood events.
Why it matters: Seattle will host six matches at Lumen Field in June 2026 and regional planning is intended to spread visitor activity across King County and the Eastside. City…
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