Everything you need to know about the World Cup ‘fan zone’ in Tacoma
The World Cup is just days away, and there are plenty of ways to watch the action in Seattle from the comfort of Pierce County.
The Puyallup Tribe will serve as an official fan zone for the six Seattle games, hosting watch parties and other events. The games in Seattle start with Belgium v. Egypt on June 12 and end with a Round of 16 game on July 6. Olympia-Lacey is also an official fan zone, with watch parties centered around Olympia’s Port Plaza.
The Puyallup Tribal Administration headquarters will host watch parties for every game in Seattle, but there will also be official watch parties at Emerald Queen Casino, Woven Seafood and Chophouse and Commencement Bay Cannabis throughout the tournament.
Here’s the full fan-zone schedule, including watch parties and other happenings.
June 12: Opening celebration parade and fireworks
- Festivities begin at 7:30 p.m.
- Parade through Tacoma, ends at Puyallup Tribal Administration headquarters
To kick off the fan zone events, the Puyallup Tribe will host an opening ceremony of sorts, beginning with a parade through Tacoma. The parade will start at Portland Avenue East and East 38th Street, and travel up Portland Avenue East to the Puyallup Tribal Administration headquarters. A traditional welcoming ceremony at the headquarters will start at 8:45 p.m., and fireworks will start at 10:15 p.m.
June 15: Belgium vs. Egypt
Watch parties:
Puyallup Tribal Administration headquarters
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (match begins at noon)
- 3001 Puyalupabsh St., Tacoma
- Features: Live match broadcast, food trucks, vendors, games, youth activities
- All ages
Emerald Queen Casino
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (match begins at noon)
- 2920 E. R St., Tacoma
- Features: gaming, sportsbook, bar, and dining
- 21+
Woven Seafood & Chophouse
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (match begins at noon)
- 3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma
- Features: beer garden, VIP lounge
- 21+
June 18: Coastal Protocol
- 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Puyallup Tribal Administration headquarters, 3001 Puyalupabsh St., Tacoma
The Puyallup Tribe will host the Coastal Protocol, a cultural gathering to honor the Coast Salish people.
“This event reflects long-standing traditions of potlatching, honoring, sharing and relationship building between Tribal nations and invited guests,” reads the Puyallup Tribe website.
Coastal Protocol takes place every Canoe journey (a tribal gathering of canoe cultures) to welcome visiting tribes to the shores. The Puyallup Tribe said this event will symbolically celebrate the visiting nations that are coming to the region.
June 19: United States vs. Australia
Watch parties:
Puyallup Tribal Administration headquarters
- Live broadcast of match, which begins at noon (overlaps with Powwow)
- 3001 Puyalupabsh St., Tacoma
- All ages
Emerald Queen Casino
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (match begins at noon)
- 2920 E. R St., Tacoma
- Features: gaming, sportsbook, bar and dining
- 21+
Woven Seafood & Chophouse
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (match begins at noon)
- 3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma
- Features: beer garden, VIP lounge
- 21+
Commencement Bay Cannabis
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (match begins at noon)
- 3509 72nd St E., Tacoma
- 21+
June 19-21: World Cup Powwow
- Puyallup Tribal Administration headquarters, 3001 Puyalupabsh St., Tacoma
The Puyallup Tribal Administration will host a three-day event at the tribal headquarters to “celebrate living Native culture,” according to the tribe’s website. Expect dance, songs and regalia. All ages are welcome.
June 24: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Qatar
Watch parties:
Puyallup Tribal Administration headquarters
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (match begins at noon)
- 3001 Puyalupabsh St., Tacoma
- Features: Live match broadcast, food trucks, vendors, games, youth activities
- All ages
Emerald Queen Casino
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (match begins at noon)
- 2920 E. R St., Tacoma
- Features: gaming, sportsbook, bar and dining
- 21+
Woven Seafood & Chophouse
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (match begins at noon)
- 3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma
- Features: beer garden, VIP lounge
- 21+
June 26: Egypt vs. Iran
Watch parties:
Puyallup Tribal Administration headquarters
- Live broadcast of match, which begins at 8 p.m. (overlaps with Stickgames)
- 3001 Puyalupabsh St., Tacoma
- All ages
Emerald Queen Casino
- 7-11 p.m. (match begins at 8 p.m.)
- 2920 E R St., Tacoma
- Features: gaming, sportsbook, bar and dining
- 21+
Woven Seafood & Chophouse
- 7 to 11 p.m. (match begins at 8 p.m.)
- 3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma
- Features: beer garden, VIP lounge
- 21+
June 26-28: Stickgame tournament
- Puyallup Tribal Administration headquarters, 3001 Puyalupabsh St., Tacoma
The Puyallup Tribe is hosting a multi-day Stickgame tournament to end the month. The traditional game is a “vital piece of Coast Salish tradition,” according to the tribe’s website, and has historically been used for entertainment and conflict resolution. All ages are welcome.
July 1: Round of 32
Watch parties:
Puyallup Tribal Administration headquarters
- Noon to 4 p.m. (match begins at 1 p.m.)
- 3001 Puyalupabsh St., Tacoma
- Features: Live match broadcast, food trucks, vendors, games, youth activities
- All ages
Emerald Queen Casino
- Noon to 4 p.m. (match begins at 1 p.m.)
- 2920 E. R St., Tacoma
- Features: gaming, sportsbook, bar and dining
- 21+
Woven Seafood & Chophouse
- Noon to 4 p.m. (match begins at 1 p.m.)
- 3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma
- Features: beer garden, VIP lounge
- 21+
July 6: Round of 16
Watch parties:
Puyallup Tribal Administration headquarters
- 4-8 p.m. (match begins at 5 p.m.)
- 3001 Puyalupabsh St., Tacoma
- Features: Live match broadcast, food trucks, vendors, games, youth activities
- All ages
Emerald Queen Casino
- 4-8 p.m. (match begins at 5 p.m.)
- 2920 E. R St., Tacoma
- Features: gaming, sportsbook, bar and dining
- 21+
Woven Seafood & Chophouse
- 4-8 p.m. (match begins at 5 p.m.)
- 3017 Ruston Way, Tacoma
- Features: beer garden, VIP lounge
- 21+
