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Travel Tips: Team USA match, Juneteenth, Fremont Fair, & more (June 18-July 2, 2026)

by on June 18, 2026
Fans watch the FIFA World Cup match between Belgium and Egypt inside the Pioneer Square Pedestrian Zone on Monday, June 15. Visit the SDOT Blog for more World Cup stories. Photo: SDOT

It’s going to be another busy weekend in Seattle. Team USA takes on Australia at Seattle Stadium (aka Lumen Field), there are Juneteenth events around town, a Mariners game at T-Mobile Park – and that’s all just this Friday!

Summers in Seattle are packed with things to do and places to explore. That’s why we’re resuming our biweekly “Travel Tips” series this summer.

To help you get where you need to go with confidence, every two weeks we’ll share a roundup of: 

  • Planned construction and travel impacts 
  • Events around town 
  • Summer tips like free shuttles and other special transit services 

Make sure to check the SDOT Blog and follow us on social media. For real-time traffic information and advisories visit our Traveler’s Map on seattle.gov/Travelers and follow @SDOTtraffic on X.

For travel resources like “how to” videos covering transit basics, links to our regional transit partners, and more visit FlipYourTrip.org. 

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SDOT planned construction and travel impacts   

Please note: our construction projects take place throughout Seattle. To stay informed about projects near you, subscribe to our email updates. Select from a list of projects and subscribe to the ones you’re most interested in.  

FIFA World Cup Construction Pause 

A temporary construction pause in key areas throughout Seattle is in effect through July 7. 

RELATED: Inside Seattle’s World Cup traffic strategy: Roadside Chat with head of construction & mobility | #WCSeattle 

NE 130th St & NE 125th St Mobility and Safety Project 

  • We will continue some activities during the construction pause that will not affect traffic on NE 130th St, Roosevelt Way NE, or NE 125th St.   

Week of June 15  

  • Concrete pouring for the roadway and sidewalks at 1st Ave NE (Work Zone 1) and 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3) 
  • Utility work at 8th Ave NE (Work Zone 2) and 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3) 

Overnight work June 22 & 23 

  • WHAT: Overnight pavement marking (striping) work 
  • WHEN: Monday, June 22 and Tuesday, June 23 from 8 PM to 6 AM 
  • WHERE: Roosevelt Way NE at 8th Ave NE and 10th Ave NE 

Week of June 22 

  • Concrete pouring for the roadway and sidewalks at 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3) 
  • Utility work at 8th Ave NE (Work Zone 2) and 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3) 

Week of June 29 

  • Concrete pouring for the roadway and sidewalks at 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3) 
  • Utility work at 8th Ave NE (Work Zone 2) and 10th Ave NE (Work Zone 3) 

Work Zone Map: 

A map showing nine numbered construction work zones along a north Seattle corridor. The route begins on NE 130th St (Zone 1, from 1st Ave NE to 5th Ave NE), then continues south along Roosevelt Way NE (Zone 2, ending between 8th and 10th Ave NE). Zone 3 covers the intersection of Roosevelt Way NE and NE 125th St. Zones 4 through 9 then continue east along NE 125th St in sequence: Zone 4 ends at 15th Ave NE, Zone 5 at 20th Ave NE, Zone 6 at 25th Ave NE, Zone 7 just before 28th Ave NE, Zone 8 at 31st Ave NE and Zone 9 at 32nd Ave NE.

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Announcements from other agencies 

Please note: This is just a brief roundup of major announcements. Make sure to check other news and alert pages for agencies like King County Metro, Sound Transit, WSDOT, Seattle Center Monorail, and Washington State Ferries.  

No major announcements from other agencies to report as of this writing. 

Visit News + alerts on FlipYourTrip.org for links to travel alerts from SDOT and other local transportation agencies.

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Major league sports home games 

A Seattle Mariners moose mascot high-fives a young girl while families gather around on a sunny outdoor walkway. Children and adults watch the playful interaction during what appears to be a community event.
Mariner Moose gives a high five during the grand opening event in March 2026 for Sound Transit’s Crosslake Connection, which brought the Link 2 Line to Seattle. Photo: Sound Transit

FIFA Men’s World Cup 2026 

Upcoming matches at Seattle Stadium (Lumen Field): 

  • June 19 (Noon PT): United States vs. Australia (Group D) 
  • June 24 (Noon PT): Qatar vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina (Group B) 
  • June 26 (8 PM PT): Egypt vs. Iran (Group G)  
  • July 1 (1PM PT): Round of 32 Match 82 
  • July 6 (5pm PT): Round of 16 Match 94 

Don’t miss our #WCSeattle series: 

  • Seattle’s traffic strategy: Roadside Chat with head of construction & mobility 

Read more on the SDOT Blog and visit seattle.gov/FIFA.  

Seattle Mariners 

Upcoming games at T Mobile Arena: 

  • Thursday, June 18 vs Orioles @ 1:10 PM 
  • Friday, June 19 vs Red Sox @ 7:10 PM 
  • Saturday, June 20 vs Red Sox @ 7:10 PM 
  • Sunday, June 21 vs Red Sox @ 1:10 PM 
  • Monday, June 29 vs Angels @ 6:40 PM 
  • Tuesday, June 30 vs Angels @ 6:40 PM 
  • Thursday, July 2 vs Angels @ 6:40 PM 

Learn more on mlb.com/mariners. 

Seattle Storm 

Upcoming games at Climate Pledge Arena: 

  • Monday, June 22 vs Dallas Wings @ 7 PM 
  • Thursday, June 25 vs New York Liberty @ 7 PM 
  • Saturday, June 27 vs Atalanta dream @ 6 PM 

Learn more on storm.wnba.com. 

Seattle Sounders FC 

No upcoming matches just yet. 

Learn more on soundersfc.com. 

Seattle Reign FC 

No upcoming matches just yet. 

Learn more on reignfc.com. 

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Community celebrations 

Please note: We’ve highlighted several upcoming events that you might be interested in – but this is not intended as a comprehensive list of every event in the city.     

Saturday, 6/27: Grand opening celebration for Georgetown Off-Leash Dog area! 

  • This event is FREE and open to the public! 
  • Where: 1035 South Myrtle Street 
  • When: 11 AM to 1 PM 
  • What: We encourage you to bring your furry friends for fun and food at the new dog park. There will be a group dog walk from Ruby Chow Park to the new off-leash dog area beginning at 10:30 am. We look forward to seeing you there!    
Alt text: Flyer for “Georgetown Off-Leash Dog Area Opening Celebration!” Event is Saturday, June 27, from 11 AM to 1 PM at 1035 South Myrtle Street. Text says, “Bring your furry friends for fun and food in the new park!” It also says, “Meet at Ruby Chow park at 10:30 AM to participate in a group dog walk to the event.” A QR code appears next to the words, “Get the latest information on our website.” Hosted by Seattle Department of Transportation, Seattle Parks and Recreation, and Georgetown community leaders. The flyer has a white and bright yellow background with black tree illustrations, a curved white path, a large paw print graphic, and a City of Seattle logo.

More events: 

Don’t forget… On view through August 8: SDOT Bridge Artists in Residence Showcase 

  • This showcase is FREE and open to the public! 
  • Where: ARTS at King Street Station; 303 S. Jackson St., Top Floor 
  • When: Wednesday–Saturday, 11 AM–5 PM, and until 8 PM on Thursdays 

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Good to know this summer

Just announced: Golden Gardens Direct

Just in time for peak beach season, King County Metro and the City of Seattle will offer Golden Gardens Direct, a new summer transit service providing a direct connection between downtown Ballard and Golden Gardens Park.

Service starts Friday, June 17!

MAP OF THE GOLDEN GARDENS DIRECT ROUTE 

Golden Gardens Direct will operate daily from: 

  • June 27 through Aug. 30, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.  
  • Buses will run every 30 minutes 
  • Golden Gardens Direct shares stops with Route 44 along Market Street and serves new stops on Seaview Avenue and at Golden Gardens Park.  

The cost to ride is the same as a regular Metro bus ride, $3, and rides are free for youth 18 and under.

RELATED: Ride to Seattle’s Golden Gardens on new summer transit service

Two King County Metro buses are parked along a curb in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood beneath leafy trees. The bus in front displays “Match Day Shuttle,” and a green street banner reads “Pioneer Square Est. 1852.”
A SEA26 Match Day shuttle in Pioneer Square on Monday, June 17, the day of the Belgium vs. Egypt match at Seattle Stadium. Photo: SDOT

Free SEA26 Match Day shuttle  

On FIFA World Cup match days, you can catch a free ride on the SEA26 match day shuttle.  

VIEW A SEA26 MATCH DAY SHUTTLE MAP  

It will run on a loop throughout downtown Seattle, connecting passengers between the Seattle Stadium, Seattle Center and more stops along the way during SEA26 soccer matches.  

Service is provided by King County Metro. Check their website for schedule changes and updates. 

Free Waterfront Shuttle (through Labor Day) 

This summer, you can catch a free waterfront shuttle that stops at some of Seattle’s most popular destinations.  

VIEW A WATERFRONT SHUTTLE MAP  

The Waterfront Shuttle connects to:  

  • Seattle Center and the Space Needle  
  • Olympic Sculpture Park  
  • Pike Place Market and Overlook Walk  
  • Waterfront Park and the Seattle Great Wheel  
  • Pioneer Square  
  • Seattle Stadium4  
  • Chinatown-International District  
  • Seattle Ferry Terminal and Pier 50  

Service is provided by King County Metro through September 7. Check their website for schedule changes and updates. 

Take Trailhead Direct to popular hiking spots 

Trailhead Direct is King County’s transit-to-trails service, making it easier for residents and visitors to explore the region’s outdoor spaces without the stress of driving or parking.   

Thanks to the support of Seattleites, SDOT will fund 50% of Trailhead Direct’s 2026 operating costs through the Seattle Transit Measure (STM). 

Whether you’re out on Mt. Si or in the Issaquah Alps—or any time you’re out in nature—park to be bear aware. In most cases, park officials say bears will do their very best to get away from you before you even realize they’re around. 

Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife officials advise people to avoid black bears. Hike in groups and make noise to let bears know you’re nearby. If approached by one, stand up, wave your hands and talk in a low voice while backing away and avoiding direct eye contact. Officials also recommend carrying bear spray. 

More info: Black bear | Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife 

New protected bike lane in Fremont 

We recently finished installing the new protected bike lane on Fremont Ave N, between N 34th St and N 35th St, as part of the Route 40 – Transit-Plus Multimodal Corridor project. 

Perfect timing for Solstice Fair and Parade and FIFA World Cup festivities! 

More than 500,000 bike and scooter riders have crossed the Fremont Bridge so far this year. 

Looking south toward the Fremont Bridge, a bicyclist rides in the new protected bike lane on Fremont Ave N between N 34th St and N 35th St, with a Route 40 bus alongside.  Photo: SDOT 

RELATED: Riding bikes and scooters in Seattle: FIFA World Cup Guide | #WCSeattle 

Travel Tip: Check out some of the best places to ride in Seattle! 

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For travel tools, video guides, and resources from our regional transit partners, visit FlipYourTrip.org. 

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