# Public records show why Seattle has spread-out fan festivals without FIFA

> **Newsylist Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-06-26 16:23 UTC · Category: Sports · Sources: 4 · Current Velocity: 10

## Executive Summary
Seattle's fan festivals are drawing large crowds without FIFA

## Intelligence Brief
Seattle is hosting spread-out fan festivals for the World Cup, drawing large crowds. The city's Waterfront Park has seen over 451,000 visits in 11 days, setting a single-day attendance record.


The coverage emphasizes the public records that show why Seattle has been able to host these festivals without FIFA. Outlets such as KOMO, FOX 13 Seattle, The New York Times, and The Seattle Times are covering the story.


The impact of the festivals on local businesses, including a reported decline in restaurant tips, is also being covered.

## Verified Facts & Key Claims
### Where are the fan festivals being held?
Waterfront Park in Seattle

### How many people have visited Waterfront Park?
Over 451,000 in 11 days

### What is happening to restaurant tips?
They are reportedly tanking

## Key People, Organizations & Locations
FIFA, Seattle, Match, Public, Seattle World Cup, Cheap, Waterfront Park, Chanting and Celebrating U.S Soccer Fans March

## Multi-Source Evidence Table
| Source Outlet | Headline | Published (UTC) | Verification URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOMO | Waterfront Park draws 451,000-plus visits in 11 days, sets single-day attendance record | 2026-06-26 19:00 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMioAJBVV95cUxNb05oWDdSakVMZDc5TzNRcms4N1V2UVF1U2VsSS1Gb1JZdE1iYktGOE4wdldEZ0x6MUltcmw2V3lWdENGTDI2Q0czUGRYSWxPeEFFTUJHLS1HX3BVQTIxUkFYYU9QUXhsLWhTRTBIc0p5dlZSaGxvdmdvNkctMUQ0YTU4NWJVaklDMTBXdTlyeHh2bml4Qm1HTzNRWFBWQ0VMMHZxSnNVQlpESU1sR2ZQeFhMQnJGVkZObzJzV0hSVk16eUZDZlcxVERRQ1JEZEtSOGpmbXhBengycm00RllpLVc5ODVRWlZ0U2QxdWctWnh1amh4Ukd6SXB6Y2dYbTJfNnd0VnVxYU95bGtDcFVzWnhYckRmSHpnMWNoSEtsdGY?oc=5) |
| FOX 13 Seattle | Seattle World Cup buzz: Cheap fans tank restaurant tips | 2026-06-26 17:13 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMic0FVX3lxTFBVSHBkSDZCMzJ5bFNLX0xmQjRjOTRuN0dabFRya0NGSHFPYmItMjhRVGNMY2hLWEc5M0xObG8tU3J5dUZlTGktYll1SmhLcVRyYVdDeGZ2amluWUJWN2pfREJDUi1yWHdLX2xIS0xGODR0Nk3SAXhBVV95cUxPSlI0UV9BZG5oaXdRZ1NpbnVqbkhjazh4NjB4SXdKWjVhdWdfZm5kTjF2VVdsaGN6alNweE1MNmdvNXc1R0lBQUUwR1ZUUVpESDlsVmdSRjBKZDh1RjFaZi1MR3U5aUc0T3o3WkxldzlaYmhLakFRbko?oc=5) |
| The New York Times | Chanting and Celebrating, U.S. Soccer Fans March to the Match | 2026-06-26 17:13 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMifEFVX3lxTE1pbFM1N3dNQXdFTWZjQmZlLUdZVm1KNkI1ZjJJWlo1RzJhSUMtcW4xMXA1WU54ck9KWXBpaFM0YXJOenl2RVUyVlk5X1FsRzhaejZQR2VkbEdxYVFSSUlYekZOS2JRMnZFbWN5SGtFQVQ3VUwxMHJJNlpkamw?oc=5) |
| The Seattle Times | Public records show why Seattle has spread-out fan festivals without FIFA | 2026-06-26 17:13 | [Source Link](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxQeE53dDBlQzlPNTJtMXJQb19nT3BRUmJXZmxuZ1NpUWpXNWxKcHh0cktfYTloX3JXbkRDRzVrd2pDT0dFdVU4eVRaakc2N0VDVGNOanBONVFZZlZPS2hMcVBlZGVZWHlYUDM0MTk3bG96cWExQ0hIX2FNRTZFSXAzTTdFZEduZjN2dkhrV1NBUUhYS3VYc2pSd2NYUUlRaHpwQ1dqaWVsTW9vSmFTWUxzeXM4Rm9sR19Pak9V?oc=5) |

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