SEA&WIN App FAQs

No. SEA&WIN is created by the Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ Local Organizing Committee. It is a host city legacy project, not an official FIFA app.

SEA&WIN is available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

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No. The app is free to download and play. Some experiences may have costs (e.g., if a stop is inside a ticketed attraction), but participation in SEA&WIN is free.

SEA&WIN is a mobile game created by the Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026™ Local Organizing Committee. It’s designed to help residents and visitors explore Washington’s arts, culture, neighborhoods, and small businesses—while earning prizes along the way.

From March through early July 2026, players will be able exchange points they earn within SEA&WIN for World Cup-related prizes.

SEA&WIN is an app-based mobile game that encourages players to visit cultural institutions, small businesses, public art, public spaces, and other locations of interest called “stops.” Groups of 10-20 stops make up “tours.” Groups of stops make up “loops.” The Unity Loop is one of several loops that SEA&WIN encourages players to visit.

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Open the app, select a tour or loop, then pick a Stop and start exploring. Players whose GPS-enabled phone gets within a certain distance of any stop can collect points and win additional points by playing mini-games and taking quizzes within SEA&WIN.

Tap a Stop, hit Directions, and choose your preferred maps app. 

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A Stop is a real-world location—like a participating business, park, art piece, or cultural site—defined by GPS coordinates, name, thumbnail, and a short description. Visiting unlocks its mini-game and quiz. 

Please visit SEA&WIN Support and submit a customer service request.

Challenges are daily practice drills you can do anywhere - great for improving skills or playing at night. They rotate daily, don’t use leaderboards, and can also serve as tutorials. 

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You can keep trying until you successfully complete the quiz. 

Yes. You can complete both and earn points for each completed activity. 

No. Quitting before completion means you won’t earn Points from that game and you’ll lose progress from that attempt.

No. Mini-games are optional—you can focus on visiting Stops and taking quizzes if you prefer. 

Mini-games are bite-sized soccer-themed activities that use your phone’s camera, motion sensors, or microphone to simulate simple game actions. Each mini-game takes about 15–60 seconds to play and rewards you with points based on your score. Examples are:

• Target Practice (head the ball to hit targets)

• Defense (use your phone/face to block shots)

• Free Kick (penalty-style challenges)

• Fan Mini-game (control a floating ball with your voice volume) 

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Please visit SEA&WIN Support and submit a customer service request.

Leaderboards rank players by mini-game scores during weekly periods; top performers earn bonus points at the end of the tournament. There isn’t a single global cumulative leaderboard.

A Golden Ball is a special collectible available at select Prize Pick-Up Sites during each prize window. Players who collect one and provide valid contact information will be entered for Grand Prize consideration.  How are Grand Prize (“Golden Ball”) winners selected? At the end of each prize window: The two players with the highest verified Ticket totals (one from a Seattle-based Prize Site, one from elsewhere in Washington) are selected as Golden Ball winners. You must be 18 or older to select a Golden Ball. Winners are contacted directly using the information in their SEA&WIN account and invited to a VIP experience. After each window, the winners’ first name and city may be posted publicly on seattlefwc26.org.

Prizes can be redeemed at official Prize Pick-Up Sites across Washington. These sites are:

• Staffed by trained volunteers
• Accessible and transit-friendly
• Available while supplies last

Make sure to bring your phone with the SEA&WIN app open and camera enabled to verify your Ticket total.

You earn points by:

• Visiting SEA&WIN Stops
• Completing quizzes and challenges
• Playing mini-games

Your total Ticket balance determines which prize tiers you can access.

Tier 1 – Community Engagement: Collect digital stickers and complete tours to unlock exclusive SEA&WIN posters celebrating Washington’s soccer culture.

Tier 2 – Tournament Collectibles: Redeem mid-level rewards such as SeattleFWC26- limited-edition collectables.  

Tier 3 – Grand Prizes (“Golden Ball” Winners): Top scorers can earn premium experiences like VIP event invitations. Grand Prizes are limited, non-transferable, and cannot be exchanged for cash. You must be over 18 to claim a grand prize.

To redeem prizes in SEA&WIN, players must:

• Have an active SEA&WIN account
• Be physically located in Washington State at the time of redemption
• Earn enough points (tickets) to qualify for the desired prize
• Be 18 years or older to claim a Grand Prize (“Golden Ball”)
• Prize redemption occurs during six official Prize Windows (subject to change): Mar 6 – Mar 29 Mar 30 – Apr 19 Apr 20 – May 10 May 11 – May 31 Jun 1 – Jun 21 Jun 22 – Jul 6
• Each prize window has limited inventory. Once a prize is gone, its associated QR code will be deactivated.

You earn points (in-app currency), multiplied by any Stop Multiplier.

No purchase is necessary. Just download SEA&WIN, agree to the Terms and Conditions, and start earning points by visiting Stops, completing quizzes, and playing mini-games.

Some Stops have multipliers that increase the Tickets you earn!

Visit the “Prizes” tab in the app. Once you reach a prize threshold, you can go to a Prize Pick Up site select to redeem points earned “tickets” for your reward. QR codes will deactivate once prizes run out, ensuring fair inventory control.

Prizes range from sticker collection challenges to official Seattle FWC26 merchandise. Prize availability is limited and varies throughout the tournament build-up.

By bringing fans and residents to the front door of businesses, cultural sites, and neighborhood hubs, SEA&WIN spreads economic activity and highlights diverse communities in Seattle and throughout Washington state.

It’s a fun, free way to discover Seattle and Washington state—whether you’re a lifelong local or visiting for the first time. The game highlights small businesses, cultural landmarks, and public art connected to the FIFA World Cup 2026™ legacy.

The process for adding new stops is now closed. Participating locations were selected through SeattleFWC26 Tour Leads, the Donor Program, and the Community Activation Calendar. However, businesses can still get involved by downloading the publicly available SEA&WIN Toolkit to promote the game and encourage players to visit their business as they explore Seattle and Washington state.

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Most of the game requires the mobile app. However, some tours and community events will include physical maps or guided participation so that everyone can engage.

Yes. SEA&WIN has been designed with accessibility in mind. Players can filter stops to see which locations are marked as accessible. Our partnerships with AccessMap helps to ensure inclusive navigation and participation for all players.

Click on your avatar in the update left hand corner of the SEA&WIN home screen to find your unique player ID.

Yes. Tap the avatar in the top-left to edit your profile picture and select a flag.

Please visit SEA&WIN Support and submit a customer service request.

At any time, you may delete your user data and / or withdraw your consent in the SEA&WIN app under Settings.   Note deleting your user’s data or withdrawing consent will affect your ability to claim prizes.

No. SEA&WIN does not use your data for direct marketing or advertising.

We use reasonable technical and administrative safeguards to prevent accidental or unlawful loss, access, or disclosure of any collected information. However, no method of transmission, storage, or internet communication is 100% secure.  Therefore, we cannot guarantee absolute security.

Prize-related information is kept only as long as needed to fulfill the prize and meet legal requirements. After that, it’s securely deleted.

No. We do not sell or share personal information for marketing. We may disclose limited data only if:

• Needed to deliver a prize (e.g., to a shipping provider)
• Required by law or legal process Necessary to protect app security

You can still play and enjoy the app, but you may not be able to claim or receive prizes without providing the required contact details for redemption.

Information collected is used only to:

• Operate and improve the SEA&WIN app experience
• Administer prize delivery and redemption
• Maintain app security and prevent abuse

SEA&WIN does not use your information for marketing or promotional purposes.

Only when you redeem a prize. In that case, we may ask for:

• Your name
• Email address
• Mailing address

This information is used only to process and deliver your prize.

SEA&WIN collects only the minimum information needed to operate the app and deliver prizes. This may include:

• Limited technical information (like device type or operating system)
• In-app usage data (like tour progress or mini-game scores)  
• We do not collect personal protected information (such as Social Security numbers, financial data, or sensitive identifiers) unless it’s absolutely necessary for prize redemption.