Adaptive Sport & Community Impact in Seattle–Tacoma

Redefining the Game: Blind and Deaf Soccer on the World Stage

Thursday, May 21 | Rough & Tumble | Ballard WA 

An evening spotlighting professional blind and deaf soccer, featuring elite athletes, coaches, and global leaders. Through conversations on athlete experience, coaching, and global impact, the event explores how access and innovation are redefining the game—closing with community connection and dialogue.

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Blind Soccer Training & Exhibition Weekend

Saturday, May 23 & Sunday, May 24 | Interbay Stadium | Ballard WA 

With U.S. Association of Blind Athletes and Ballard FC / Salmon Bay FC, the SeattleFWC26 Local Organizing Committee hosts a first-of-its-kind regional showcase featuring the U.S. Blind Soccer Men’s National Team, combining exhibition matches, training sessions, and community demonstrations. Designed to build visibility and expand access, the weekend creates meaningful pathways for athletes while introducing new audiences to the game.

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Visa Street Soccer Park – Grand Opening (Legacy Project)

Thursday May 28^th | 4pm | Gault Field 1115 E Division Ln | Tacoma WA

In Tacoma, on the ancestral homeland of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, a lasting legacy is taking shape. A new community soccer park—featuring professional-grade turf fields, flexible play space, and year-round programming—will provide local youth with free, high-quality access to the game. Built through a powerful public-private partnership, the park is designed not only for everyday play, but also as a regional hub for blind soccer, with dedicated equipment and field configurations to support adaptive training. Together, these efforts extend beyond a single moment. They build momentum, expand opportunity, and ensure that accessibility, community connection, and long-term impact remain at the heart of Seattle’s FIFA World Cup 2026™ legacy.

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