There’s going to be something special in the air when the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in Seattle this summer. Packed pubs at 9 a.m. Colorful flags flying from every corner. Fans from around the globe chanting and singing from Pioneer Square to Pike Place Market.
Now, thanks to the generous support of Microsoft, one lucky group will have the chance to experience the tournament in spectacular fashion, while supporting an incredible cause.
Working in partnership with Microsoft, GeekWire has launched an online auction for a private suite for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 knockout match at Lumen Field on July 6. Microsoft — as part of their ongoing support of this summer’s soccer festivities in Seattle — is donating the suite, with 100 percent of the proceeds benefitting the amazing work at Seattle Children’s Hospital.
That means the auction winner can do some good, while enjoying one of the most spectacular sporting events on the planet.
And this isn’t just any match.
The winner of this knockout stage match advances to the World Cup quarterfinals — with the possibility that the U.S. Men’s National Team could be playing in Seattle at this very match if they advance deep enough in the tournament.
The suite package includes:
- Twelve VIP tickets for suite C19, located in the south end of the stadium.
- A surprise Seattle sports legend will join the fun in the suite.
- A commemorative gift for each guest to remember this historic event.
- Fully catered high-end food and beverage service included within the suite.
- One of the premier viewing experiences for the biggest sporting event on the planet
The auction was announced live during the GeekWire Awards, with support from Seattle Sounders FC owner Adrian Hanauer, Seattle World Cup Organizing Committee CEO Peter Tomozowa, Microsoft deputy general counsel Brian DeFoe and Sounders FC captain and U.S. Men’s National Team midfielder Cristian Roldan.
“The world is going to stop,” said Roldan. “And Seattle gets to embrace the world, and so I am really excited to really showcase what we are all about.”
For the round of 16 match, Roldan said the “energy is going to be unbelievable,” even more so if it happens to be the U.S. Men’s team.
Microsoft’s donation of the proceeds of the suite to Seattle Children’s Hospital is just one way that the company is giving back.
Speaking at the GeekWire Awards, DeFoe said that the company feels fortunate to be part of an incredible innovation ecosystem where people “dream big,” but it’s an ecosystem that needs constant nurturing. Last year, he said that Microsoft and its employees donated more than $88 million and 477,000 service hours to over 4,900 non-profits.
The World Cup only comes to Seattle once. This is your chance to experience it from one of the best seats in the house.
Place your bid here, and let’s show what we can do as a community: World Cup Suite Auction
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