Bellingham residents have a chance to score two tickets to a 2026 FIFA World Cup match in Seattle without spending a dime. Visit Bellingham is hosting an in-person raffle at the Fairhaven Festival on May 24, offering two match tickets to see Belgium face Egypt at Lumen Field on June 15. The raffle booth will be set up at Fairhaven Stones Throw Brewery from noon to 6 p.m., and entry is free for anyone who stops by in person.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is the first ever to be co-hosted across three countries: the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Seattle is one of the 11 American host cities, and Lumen Field is scheduled to host several group stage and knockout round matches. The Belgium vs. Egypt Group E match on June 15 is among the early games coming to the Seattle venue, making it a compelling opportunity for local soccer fans who want to experience the tournament without traveling far.
The tickets are courtesy of FWC26Seattle, the local organizing committee for World Cup events in the Seattle region. The first 1,500 raffle entries at the festival will also receive an exclusive commemorative SEA&WIN prize poster designed by artist Shogo Ota. The winner will be notified by June 1.
Can't make it to the festival? There's a digital option too. FWC26Seattle has launched the SEA&WIN app, a free mobile game available for download now. App users can visit 18 locations across Bellingham, play games, and complete quizzes to earn points that unlock prize opportunities, including an additional chance to win match tickets. The app is designed to be played around Bellingham in advance of the tournament, building local excitement through location-based engagement.
The Fairhaven Festival itself is an annual community event held in Bellingham's historic Fairhaven neighborhood, a walkable Victorian-era village district in the city's south side. The festival draws vendors, food, live entertainment, and thousands of visitors each year. Stones Throw Brewery, located on Harris Avenue in Fairhaven, will be the hub for the Visit Bellingham booth on May 24.
Raffle rules, app download links, and information about upcoming Bellingham Fan Zone events connected to the World Cup are available through Visit Bellingham. Those interested should check their social channels and website for current details, as the original post notes that a link is in the comment section of the Facebook announcement rather than in the post itself.
For Bellingham soccer fans, the timing is notable. The World Cup group stage begins in mid-June, just weeks away. Whether attending in person or watching at local fan zones, Whatcom County will have more than a few ways to participate in what is being billed as one of the largest sporting events ever hosted in the Seattle area.
