The FIFA World Cup has arrived in North America with six games slated for downtown Seattle, and a lineup of "Fan Zone" events and watch parties in Bremerton's Quincy Square.
The Bremerton Fan Zone is one of nine locations across the state named as official sites to gather during the event, which kicked off with Mexico's win over South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City. Games will be played in 16 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico, including Seattle, where four group-stage and two knock-out round games will be played, including the U.S. men's national team hosting Australia on June 19.
The Quincy Square site, at Fourth Street and Washington Avenue, just a few blocks from the ferry terminal, has been turned into a large public area for watching games that happen in Seattle as well as a few bonus events. The Fan Zone features a 20-foot LED outdoor screen set up at the new bandstand along Fourth Street, an outdoor beer garden, food trucks and certain themed days that will function as community events beyond just soccer.
"These events are intentionally designed to be immersive, high-energy, and welcoming," Jessica Combs, Executive Director of the Downtown Bremerton ******* ociation, said in a statement. "By combining global sport with local programming and partnerships, we’re creating experiences that feel authentic to Bremerton while welcoming the world."
Eight FIFA watch parties are now scheduled and the first kicked off on Friday, June 12, and others for the World Cup's final matches could be added. World Cup games in Seattle will be held June 15 (Belgium-Egypt), June 19 (U.S.-Australia), June 24 (Qatar-Bosnia-Herzegovina), June 26 (Egypt-Iran), July 1 (round of 32) and July 6 (round of 16). The fan zone opens two hours before every match's kickoff.
The Bremerton Fan Zone is one of nine locations across the state named as official sites to gather during the event, which kicked off with Mexico's win over South Africa on June 11 in Mexico City. Games will be played in 16 cities across the United States, Canada and Mexico, including Seattle, where four group-stage and two knock-out round games will be played, including the U.S. men's national team hosting Australia on June 19.
The Quincy Square site, at Fourth Street and Washington Avenue, just a few blocks from the ferry terminal, has been turned into a large public area for watching games that happen in Seattle as well as a few bonus events. The Fan Zone features a 20-foot LED outdoor screen set up at the new bandstand along Fourth Street, an outdoor beer garden, food trucks and certain themed days that will function as community events beyond just soccer.
"These events are intentionally designed to be immersive, high-energy, and welcoming," Jessica Combs, Executive Director of the Downtown Bremerton ******* ociation, said in a statement. "By combining global sport with local programming and partnerships, we’re creating experiences that feel authentic to Bremerton while welcoming the world."
Eight FIFA watch parties are now scheduled and the first kicked off on Friday, June 12, and others for the World Cup's final matches could be added. World Cup games in Seattle will be held June 15 (Belgium-Egypt), June 19 (U.S.-Australia), June 24 (Qatar-Bosnia-Herzegovina), June 26 (Egypt-Iran), July 1 (round of 32) and July 6 (round of 16). The fan zone opens two hours before every match's kickoff.
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