# Event Details - **Event Name**: Beyond the Match: Maximizing the Impact of FIFA World Cup 2026™ - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: As Seattle prepares to host the fans and visitors alike for the World Cup, this Civic Cocktail explores what the tournament means for our reAbout this EventEvent DescriptionIn February’s Civic Cocktail, Seattle CityClub invites you into a timely conversation about one of the largest global events ever to touch our region: FIFA World Cup 2026™. As Seattle steps onto the world stage, how do we ensure the benefits of this moment extend beyond match days and into our neighborhoods, economy, and civic life?Segment One will provide a clear, behind-the-scenes look at the World Cup and its local implications. A soon-to-be announced speaker will outline what the tournament brings to Seattle—from infrastructure and logistics to economic opportunity and global visibility—and what residents should expect in the months leading up to kickoff.After a short intermission, Segment Two shifts from overview to action. Representatives from the local organizations behind playbooks – Visit Seattle, the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and the Seattle Sports Commission – will join the conversation to share practical tools, resources, and strategies for increasing local impact. From business activation and tourism to community engagement and legacy planning, this segment will focus on how Seattle can convert a global event into long-term value for the region.Moderated by of KOMO TV, this Civic Cocktail blends insight with opportunity—connecting attendees directly to the people shaping Seattle’s role in the World Cup and offering a playbook for how the broader community can participate.Program Flow5:30–6:30 p.m. | Reception & NetworkingGuests arrive early to enjoy lite appetizers, connect with fellow civic-minded attendees, and purchase cocktails or mocktails from The Collective’s bar.6:30–7:05 p.m. | Segment One: World Cup—The Big PictureSpeaker:SeattleFWC26 (Speaker to be announced)7:05–7:15 p.m. | Intermission7:15–8:00 p.m. | Segment Two: Turning a Global Event into Local ImpactPanelists:Jorge Gotuzzo, World Cup Activation Lead, Visit SeattleAlex Webster, VP, Sporting Events Development, Seattle Sports Commission & SSC FoundationSeattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce (Speaker to be announced)NetworkingTicket holders are encouraged to arrive early, grab a bite, and engage with fellow civic enthusiasts! From 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., enjoy lite appetizers (included with your ticket) at The Collective Seattle, and connect with the Seattle CityClub community before the evening’s conversation begins. Sip on a craft cocktail or mocktail and engage in meaningful discussions, before settling in for an evening of insight and engagement.Thanks to our Civic Cocktail partner: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/d16191a0-efef-11f0-b7d6-efc4749698ef-rimg-w1200-h674-dc000000-gmir.png About Seattle CityClubSeattle CityClub is a 40-year-old nonpartisan, civics-focused nonprofit, providing a platform for insightful and educational conversations that include a diverse range of perspectives.About Civic CocktailCivic Cocktail connects elected and community leaders with the public for lively conversations about important issues facing our region. Whether you’re new to the Pacific Northwest, a self-described “civic nerd,” or looking to meet people engaged in their communities, your evening at this beloved program is sure to be friendly, fun, and fascinating. Civic Cocktail’s welcoming and conversational tone is inspired by our Dialogue Across Differences initiative. We hope you can join in person, where the conversation happens over tasty bites and festive libations, but you can still enjoy the experience wherever you are by watching virtually.Watch Seattle CityClub's Latest Civic Cocktail:https://youtu.be/HWQN-keKZy8?si=4DXoKCniVrxIaGmx - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/seattle/beyond-the-match-maximizing-the-impact-of-fifa-world-cup-2026/100001979685184679 - **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fbeyond-the-match-maximizing-the-impact-of-fifa-world-cup-2026tm-tickets-1979685184679 - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 20, max: 20, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Seattle - **state**: WA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Collective Seattle - **lat**: 47.62281039999999 - **long**: -122.3420629 - **full address**: The Collective Seattle, 400 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, United States ## Event Organizer details - **affiliate_id**: 10 - **organizer**: Seattle CityClub (https://allevents.in/org/seattle-cityclub/25462079) ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: banner - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/166bf2a1308f391550ec933e7bbae3664dd18c70176dd4b34483a28cc20f71eb-rimg-w1200-h600-dc011749-gmir.jpg?v=1768247379 - **Alt text**: thumbnail - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/9123f0559ed0071fa330858ad228e4b50c8ad3fc1415dc8bd277816f89b09347-rimg-w400-h400-dc18485d-gmir.jpg?v=1768247378 ## FAQs - **Q**: When is the event happening? - **A:** Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm - **Q**: Where is the event happening? - **A:** The Collective Seattle, 400 Dexter Avenue North, Seattle, United States - **Q**: What is the ticket price? - **A:** starting from 20 up to 20 USD - **Q**: Who is organizing the event? - **A:** Seattle CityClub - **Q**: What type of event is this? - **A:** sports, tournaments - **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Beyond the Match: Maximizing the Impact of FIFA World Cup 2026™ ? - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "Beyond the Match: Maximizing the Impact of FIFA World Cup 2026™", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/166bf2a1308f391550ec933e7bbae3664dd18c70176dd4b34483a28cc20f71eb-rimg-w1200-h600-dc011749-gmir.jpg?v=1768247379", "startDate": "2026-02-04", "endDate": "2026-02-04", "url": "https://allevents.in/seattle/beyond-the-match-maximizing-the-impact-of-fifa-world-cup-2026/100001979685184679", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "The Collective Seattle", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "400 Dexter Avenue North", "postalCode": "98109", "addressLocality": "Seattle", "addressRegion": "WA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "47.62281039999999", "longitude": "-122.3420629" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "As Seattle prepares to host the fans and visitors alike for the World Cup, this Civic Cocktail explores what the tournament means for our re", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-06", "availabilityEnds": "2026-02-04", "validFrom": "2026-04-06", "lowPrice": "20.00", "highPrice": "20.00", "price": "20.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/seattle/beyond-the-match-maximizing-the-impact-of-fifa-world-cup-2026/100001979685184679" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-06", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-06", "url": "https://allevents.in/seattle/beyond-the-match-maximizing-the-impact-of-fifa-world-cup-2026/100001979685184679", "price": "20.00", "name": "Adult - General Admission" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Seattle CityClub", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/seattle-cityclub/25462079", "description": "Seattle CityClub is a nonpartisan, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization improving the civic health of the Puget Sound region by providing programs that bridge politics, sectors and generations to inform and engage residents and community leaders." } ] } ] ```