Check for closures on Mount Baker Highway (SR 542) and North Cascades Highway (SR 20).

Visitor Information - Welcome Soccer Fans!

Planning your trip in 2026 for the World Event in Seattle, Washington or Vancouver, B.C.? The beautiful, seaside college town of Bellingham, Washington is a SeattleFWC26 fan zone! Bellingham also sits conveniently between two host cities, making this location the ultimate "hat-trick" for enjoying the games.

Keep reading to find more details about what to do, places to stay, and everything you need to know about kicking off a winning summer in Bellingham.

Bellingham, WA is...

50 miles from Vancouver, B.C.
90 miles from Seattle, WA
Reachable by bus, train, car, plane, and water. Discover transportation options here.
Easy to navigate, allowing you to decompress and relax (without the crowds and lines) after a full day of fan fun.
Tucked between the sea and the mountains! All of Whatcom County offer world-class recreation, incredible food, stunning views, vibrant arts and culture offerings, amazing live entertainment, and friendly people.

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Staying in Bellingham for the World Games

As one of just nine cities in Washington State that will be hosting an official SeattleFWC26 fan zone, Bellingham is an ideal place to enjoy the entirety of the games!

The best part? Bellingham and surrounding Whatcom County is away from the crowds, making it easy to relax and comfortably lay down your head after a full day of fun.

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Travel Tips

Getting Here

Fly right into the conveniently located Bellingham International Airport. Relax on Amtrak Cascades, making stops in Seattle, Bellingham, and Vancouver, B.C. Take a scenic drive.

With so many ways to arrive in Bellingham, just getting here is half the fun!

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Find resources about regional transportation, road closures, and other helpful information on how to visit Bellingham and Whatcom County safely and responsibly!

Border Crossing Information

Ports of Entry and Wait Times

Blaine/Douglas: Peace Arch Crossing
Pacific Highway: Additional Blaine Crossing
Lynden/Aldergrove: Lynden Crossing
Sumas/Abbotsford-Huntingdon: Sumas Crossing
Point Roberts/Boundary Bay Crossing
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Game Schedule & Travel Routes

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We acknowledge that Whatcom County is located on the unceded territory of the Coast Salish Peoples. They cared for the lands that included what we’d call the Puget Sound region, Vancouver Island and British Columbia since time immemorial. This gives us the great obligation and opportunity to learn how to care for our surrounding areas and all the natural and human resources we require to live. We express our deepest respect and gratitude for our indigenous neighbors, the Lummi Nation and Nooksack Tribe, for their enduring care and protection of our shared lands and waterways.