Seattle Listed Potential 2031 Women’s World Cup Host

Seattle is among 20 potential host cities in the joint U.S., Mexico, Costa Rica and Jamaica bid for the 2031 FIFA Women’s World Cup, with Lumen Field under consideration for matches from the group stage through the semifinals. FIFA gave the stadium a technical score of 4.1 out of 5, citing its strong transit connections, hotel capacity and readiness for major events; Seattle’s recent experience hosting 2026 World Cup matches also demonstrated its operational capabilities. The proposed tournament would expand to 48 teams, and the joint bid is the only bid for 2031, though Seattle is not guaranteed a host slot. Lumen Field’s artificial turf would need to be replaced with natural or approved hybrid grass, and FIFA also flagged accessibility-related restroom facilities as an area that does not yet meet all requirements. FIFA is scheduled to select the 2031 and 2035 hosts at its Congress on Nov. 23, 2026.