The 2026 World Cup, the largest tournament ever, will feature 16 venues across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Each stadium has a unique story, reflecting the past, present, and future of sports in its city. Stadium names used here are Fifa-approved, not sponsored names.
BC Place in Vancouver boasts a cable-supported retractable roof, the largest of its kind globally. Added after the 2010 Winter Olympics, the roof may remain closed for the World Cup to ensure even sunlight for the natural grass surface. The stadium hosted the 2010 Winter Olympics opening and closing ceremonies and the 2015 Women's World Cup final, where the US beat Japan 5-2.
Seattle Stadium, built on the former Kingdome site, features a roof covering most sideline seats, a pyramid-shaped bleacher section (the Hawk's Nest), and public art including Earth Dialogue by Native American artist Bob Houzous. It has recorded seismic activity from crowd movements, such as Marshawn Lynch's 2011 Beast Quake and Taylor Swift's 2023 Eras Tour. The Sounders won the 2022 Concacaf Champions League here.
The Bay Area venue replaced Candlestick Park and is praised for its eco-friendly design and clean sightlines. Its upper deck is closer to the field than most, thanks to a large block of luxury suites. The stadium is located 40 miles south of San Francisco.
