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FIFA World Cup 26

Planning your trip to the FIFA World Cup 26 in Seattle, Washington or Vancouver, BC? The beautiful, seaside college town of Bellingham, Washington sits between the two game locations and would be a great place to stay while enjoying the 2026 FIFA games. Check out our places to stay page to find a place to call home while you are here! 

Bellingham is... 

  • 50 miles from BC Stadium in Vancouver, BC
  • 90 miles from Seattle Stadium in 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 FIFA fun.
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Getting to Bellingham, WA

Bellingham and its surrounding communities are uniquely located between Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, BC, both of which are FIFA host cities! This makes Bellingham a convenient home base for enjoying the FIFA 2026 games. 

Tucked between the sea and the mountains, Bellingham offers world-class recreation, incredible food, stunning views, vibrant arts and culture offerings, amazing live entertainment, and friendly people. 

The best part? Bellingham is easy to navigate, allowing you to decompress and relax (without the crowds and lines) after a full day of FIFA fun. 

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