Redmond is Ready for the World

Kick Off Your Global Soccer Experience in Redmond

The world’s biggest sporting event is coming to our backyard, and Redmond is ready to welcome it! As we gear up for the 2026 World’s Games, the City of Redmond has planned a variety of engaging programs and events for everyone—residents, small business owners, and visitors alike. Whether you’re a die-hard soccer fan or just starting to explore the sport, there’s something here for you.

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Events

Draw Celebration at Archer Hotel – Dec. 5, 2025: Public event to celebrate the official World’s Game draw, revealing which teams will play in each group. Free admission, with a complimentary continental breakfast. Co-working space is available for attendees who need it.

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Share Your Soccer Story!

If soccer has played a role in your life or your connection to Redmond, we’d love to hear your story! Selected submissions will be featured on the City of Redmond’s website and social media, highlighting how the sport brings our community together.

Everyone who submits a story will receive an exclusive “Redmond’s Ready for the World” sticker, and all stories will be part of a digital story quilt celebrating Redmond’s passion for soccer.

From November through July 2026, one story each month will be featured as the Soccer Story of the Month. Winners can record their story on video at City Hall, be featured on City social media, and receive a Redmond’s Ready for the World t-shirt and a soccer ball signed by a Seattle Sounders legend!

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Getting Around Is Easy—And the Fun’s Just Beginning

Getting to the matches in Seattle has never been easier. With the new Light Rail line beginning right here in Redmond, you’re just a smooth, car-free ride away from all the action at Lumen Field. Roads don’t end in Redmond—they start here.