Redmond local businesses score big during the famous soccer tournament
The final match of the FIFA 2026 World Cup projected for the crowd at Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA. Photo: Jason Miller/Redmond Moments
Originally published October 5, 2026
Redmond Moments Newspaper, Fall 2026 Edition
Article by Madeline Virginia
After years of preparation and promotion, the 2026 FIFA World Cup concluded over the summer. The worldwide soccer tournament took place in 16 cities, with Seattle hosting six games at Lumen Field.
The region prepared for the event for years, including the City of Redmond.
The “Redmond Is Ready for the World” campaign was designed to encourage tourism and patronage of local businesses during the course of the tournament. The City also awarded more than $125,000 in grants to 28 local businesses and organizations to fund community watch parties.
“Meet Me at Marymoor” watch party at Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA.
Photo: Jason Miller/Redmond Moments
PostDoc Brewing, a grant recipient, reported phenomenal sales numbers for both their Redmond and Kenmore locations.
The brewery wrote in an Instagram post, “On day 2 of the tournament, we had our best selling day ever. The best day in 11 years serving this community. But 1 week later, on June 19, you all broke that record again. And then you broke that record again for a third time on July 11.”
The freshly minted 2 Line light rail was on full display, often packed to the brim with jersey-clad spectators on their way to the tournament at Lumen Field, or watch parties throughout the region. Local spots like Redmond Town Center were often standing-room only during televised matches in their courtyard.
“Meet Me at Marymoor” watch party at Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA.
Photo: Jason Miller/Redmond Moments
In an all-out celebration on July 19, the City of Redmond threw a final watch-party at Marymoor Park called “Meet Me At Marymoor”.
All tickets to the free event were reserved weeks before the big game, and about 4,500 spectators attended to watch Spain beat out Argentina.
At the event, Redmond Mayor Angela Birney told Redmond Moments, “This sets us up for great success. I think about how many people I see here today for this event, which is amazing. It just makes me convinced that we need to continue to do things like this to bring the community together.”
Though Redmond’s full economic results are not yet ready, Visit Seattle reported that the World Cup brought $889 million in economic impact to Seattle and King County, and supported 20,000 jobs.
