UW & the World Cup
The University of Washington is proud to be a Host City Supporter of the World Cup. As our region’s innovation and discovery engine, the UW advances education, research and solutions that improve lives across the Pacific Northwest and the world. As people from around the globe come to Washington for the World Cup, we welcome leaders, fans and communities to join us in shaping a future defined by shared prosperity and well‑being.
Welcome from the UW president
This is an exciting time for the University of Washington, Seattle and our state. As a Host City Supporter of the World Cup, the UW is partnering with businesses, organizations and community leaders to welcome the world to our region — and UW students, faculty and staff are participating in this experience of global scale.
As one of the nation’s great sports cities, Seattle understands the power of sports to connect people across cultures. The UW helps shape the Pacific Northwest by advancing knowledge, driving innovation and fostering a more inclusive, connected future — and we look forward to ensuring this moment delivers lasting benefit for our region and the people we serve.
— President Robert J. Jones
Support educational access for UW students
As a SeattleFWC2026 Host City Supporter, the UW invites you to our dedicated Selfless Station, designed by a local artist — take a selfie and support the Husky Promise and other programs that make a UW education accessible for Washington students.
Featured news and stories
Read more about the University of Washington, including its connections to the World Cup.
More than a game
Professor Ron Krabill and UW students Maggie Keenan and Sam Hurst study how sports shape Seattle—and vice versa.
Pitch purple
The UW joins the world’s biggest sporting event—the World Cup.
Former Husky standout will play for U.S. in World Cup
Cristian Roldan, the former University of Washington and current Seattle Sounders player, earned a spot on the roster.
Featured events and activities
Mark your calendar for all the exciting events related to the World Cup.
The World (Cup) comes to Seattle
Join a series of online talks hosted by the UW’s Global Sport Lab, featuring experts discussing the World Cup’s impact on Seattle, geopolitics and the sporting world.
The Husky Shop Pop-Up
Visit University Book Store’s Husky Shop Pop-Up downtown to score the best Husky gear. Show your purple pride as we welcome the world to the World Cup!
What to know during the World Cup
FAQs about visiting the UW, getting around campus, snagging tickets, and what to expect while Seattle hosts the World Cup.
Explore the University of Washington
The UW includes campuses in Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma, as well as a world-class medical center serving the state and the region. Each year, the UW inspires more than 60,000 students to learn from renowned experts in their fields. As a “best buy” public university, our goal is to make higher education accessible for all.