The FIFA Club World Cup Comes to Seattle: How to Watch With Kids

Ready, set, goal! If you have soccer fans in your household, you probably already know that Seattle is playing host to one of the year’s most exciting sports events: the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. Seattle’s Lumen Field is one of the 12 venues around the U.S. to hold six out of a total of 63 matches played between June 14 and July 13; with our own Sounders FC playing in three of the matches. Alongside the games themselves, families can enjoy a flurry of soccer-themed celebrations, events and activities around the Sound and experience the Club World Cup spirit.

Ready to play (or watch) ball? We got the lowdown on where to get your taste of the big game with kiddos in tow: from seeing the action live at the stadium, to local watch parties and family-friendly venues where you can catch a match without needing to brave the crowds; as well as all the soccer fun going on around town!

And mark your calendars for an even bigger soccer milestone happening this time next year: Seattle’s first match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, for which the city will also host six games.

Where to watch the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 games with kids

At the stadium

Six thrilling matches are taking place at Lumen Field for those lucky enough to see the game live. The scheduled dates are set to start on June 15 (can you say perfect Father’s Day outing!), followed by June 17, 19, 21, 23 and 25.

Tickets are available on Ticketmaster and start at around $70. Visit the FIFA or Sounders FC websites for details on teams, times, ticketing and more. Pro tip: Follow FIFA’s social media channels to keep an eye out for discounted prices prior to the match dates.

Downtown Seattle festivities

Kicking off all the excitement on the first match day, June 15, is a packed schedule of free family-friendly festivities in downtown Seattle. 

The action starts with the Seattle Takes on the World (Record) event at Pier 62: a try to get the Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Soccer Lesson. Over 1,000 participants will come together for a 30-minute soccer lesson, led by Seattle’s leading soccer personalities, including Sounders FC and Reign FC players and coaches. Ages 6 and older are welcome with a participating adult; pre-registration for the event is full but you might be able to still snag a spot by showing up.

A Fan Fest will take place at Occidental Park, featuring a plethora of family fun: live music, booths, food trucks, kids activity stations and a mini soccer pitch. Fans are then welcome to join the March to the Match to walk to Lumen Field ahead of the evening’s game; families can stop by the Sounders FC booth to learn about club programs like Sammy’s Squad kids’ club, and the First Match On Us program which lets first-timers score free tickets to their first match.

The celebration will continue for the Sounders’ next two tournament matches on June 19 and 23, with live performances and festivities happening at Occidental Park on both days.

At a watch party

Skipping the stadium crowds? You can still get a feel for the game spirit with a stop at one of the fabulously free Club World Cup watch parties taking place around the region!

Westlake Park, Seattle

Catch one of five matches (three Sounders matches and two semi-finals) at Seattle’s Westlake Park, along with themed giveaways, tasty bites, a beer garden for the grown-ups and more!

Brick Park, Seattle

Pioneer Square’s hip outdoor entertainment venue, Brick Park, will be holding Soccer & Sounds watch parties on June 15, 19 and 23, with live concerts and game viewing.

The Armory, Seattle

The Seattle Center Armory will be hosting a free global soccer watch party for games daily, June 14–26. Matches will be streamed live on the big screen, and you can grab a bite to eat from one of the many food spots at the Armory to enjoy while you cheer on the game.

The Roadhouse, SeaTac

Come join the World Soccer Tournaments Watch Party at The Roadhouse in Sea-Tac — a community performance space located by the Angle Lake Link Light Rail Station. Each of the six Seattle matches will be broadcast live, along with a live music band, DJ, food and ice-cold drinks!

Redmond Town Center

Redmond Town Center will be the Eastside’s destination to experience the Sounders vs. Paris Saint-Germain match on June 23, with a big screen in the center court playing the game and pre-match welcome activities. Bring chairs or blankets for picnic-style seating.

At a restaurant or sports bar

Grab some food, a beverage, and enjoy a piece of the game action from the comfort of your table at one of these all-ages-welcome sports bars and eateries:

Hatback Bar & Grille, Seattle

A landmark in the SODO district, Hatback is Seattle’s ultimate sports bar destination — set to stream every upcoming Sounders match on its 20 big-screen TVs along with a 23-foot jumbo screen. The sprawling venue welcomes kids and spans a dining area, rotating food trucks (in addition to a full menu), and an indoor/outdoor beer garden with tailgating games like cornhole and giant Jenga to keep everyone entertained.

Rhein Haus Seattle

This Bavarian-themed restaurant will be streaming Sounders matches all month long at its funky Capitol Hill location, complete with an outdoor beer garden and a bocce ball court. Families are welcome and a kids menu is available, along with brats and pretzels galore and an impressive brew selection for the grown-ups.

Flatstick Pub, multiple locations

This unique spot with four Seattle-area locations combines a sports bar and restaurant with a fun themed indoor miniature golf course, along with pub games, a menu of pizzas and tasty bites, drinks including fun mocktails, and TV screens to watch the happenings on the field. The South Lake Union, Kirkland and Redmond locations allow minors until 7 or 8 p.m., so pick a daytime game for a visit; note that the Pioneer Square location is 21 and older only.

Fuel Sports Grill, Seattle

A family-friendly Ballard sports bar with a laid-back neighborhood vibe, Fuel boasts a huge dining area with 25 TV screens, an airy outdoor patio also equipped with its own flat screens, and even a free 25-spot parking lot — a true rarity in the city. Families are welcome until 11 p.m.  A kids menu is available, along with weekend brunch — enjoy the noon June 21 match over some pancakes and eggs!

Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, Seattle

Operating since 1983, Kells is a Pike Place institution, located in the historic Butterworth Building. The space is taking on the FIFA spirit with a bang, with live broadcasts of all Club World Cup games, including every Sounders match, on their twelve monitors and two projectors. The venue is open to all ages during the daytime hours, and serves up a hearty menu of classic pub fare with an Irish twist.