USA vs Australia — World Cup 2026 in Seattle
USA vs Australia kicks off on June 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET (Eastern Time) at Lumen Field in Seattle. The venue is known as Seattle Stadiumduring the World Cup under FIFA's clean-venue policy. Stadium capacity is 68,000. This is a Group D group-stage fixture in the FIFA World Cup 2026, hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Below is the match-day travel brief: how to get to the stadium, where to stay in Seattle, what the trip will cost, and related fixtures at the same venue and for both teams. For the full city playbook, see the Seattle travel guide, or jump to the full World Cup 2026 schedule.
Last updated: April 2026
Match details
- Date
- June 19, 2026
- Kickoff
- 3:00 PM ET
- Stadium
- Lumen Field (FIFA name: Seattle Stadium)
- Capacity
- 68,000
- Group
- Group D
How do I get to Lumen Field for USA vs Australia?
Lumen Field is in SoDo, directly adjacent to downtown Seattle and walkable from most central hotels. Link light rail stops at International District/Chinatown and Stadium stations, 15 minutes from Sea-Tac Airport for USD $3. Sounder adds match-day capacity from Tacoma and Everett.
For the full match-day transport playbook, read the full Seattle guide →
Where should I stay for USA vs Australia in Seattle?
Downtown, Pioneer Square, and Belltown are all walking distance from Lumen Field at USD $280-480/night. Capitol Hill adds a short light-rail hop with a better evening scene.
See neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood pricing and booking timing in the full Seattle accommodation section →
What does USA vs Australia cost to attend?
Group-stage face-value tickets in Seattle start around USD $120 (Category 4) and run to USD $620+ for Category 1. Add flights, 3-4 nights accommodation at the ranges above, match-day transport, and USD $60-100/day for food and drink. Use the calculator for a personalised total based on your origin city and group size.
Open the cost calculator →What other matches are being played in Seattle?
Additional fixtures will be listed here as the full group-stage schedule is finalised. See the full World Cup 2026 match schedule for everything published so far.
What other World Cup matches is USA playing?
- USA vs Paraguay — June 12, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)
- Türkiye vs USA — June 25, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Los Angeles (SoFi Stadium)
What other World Cup matches is Australia playing?
- Australia vs Türkiye — June 13, 2026, 5:00 PM ET · Vancouver (BC Place)
- Paraguay vs Australia — June 25, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · San Francisco (Levi's Stadium)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When is USA vs Australia at the World Cup 2026?
- USA vs Australia kicks off on June 19, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET (Eastern Time) as part of Group D in the FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage.
- Where is USA vs Australia being played?
- The match is at Lumen Field (FIFA tournament name: Seattle Stadium) in Seattle. Stadium capacity is 68,000.
- How do I get to Lumen Field for World Cup 2026?
- Lumen Field is in SoDo, directly adjacent to downtown Seattle and walkable from most central hotels. Link light rail stops at International District/Chinatown and Stadium stations, 15 minutes from Sea-Tac Airport for USD $3. Sounder adds match-day capacity from Tacoma and Everett.
- Where should I stay for USA vs Australia in Seattle?
- Downtown, Pioneer Square, and Belltown are all walking distance from Lumen Field at USD $280-480/night. Capitol Hill adds a short light-rail hop with a better evening scene.
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Written by Steve Hadfield, founder of GamePlan.travel. Steve has attended EPL matches at the Emirates and Old Trafford, the Boxing Day Ashes Test at the MCG, and the Australian Open at Melbourne Park.