Welcome to Blaine by the Sea!
Your Border Base Camp Between Two Host Cities
Come for the games, stay for the experience, and leave with a story to tell.
Visitor Information Centers
Blaine Welcome Center
546 Peace Portal Drive
Downtown Blaine, WA 98230
360-332-4544
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Birch Bay Visitor’s Center
4819 Alderson Rd. Unit 103
Birch Bay, WA 98230
360-371-5004
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Ferndale Visitor’s Center
5683 2nd Avenue
Ferndale, WA 98248
360-384-3042
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Bellingham Whatcom Tourism Center
904 Potter Street
Bellingham, WA 98229
360-671-3990
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AT A GLIMPSE – BORDER TRAFFIC
GAME Schedules
BC Place Stadium
• Saturday, June 13, 2026: Group Stage (Australia vs. TBD)
• Thursday, June 18, 2026: Group Stage (Canada vs. Qatar)
• Sunday, June 21, 2026: Group Stage (New Zealand vs. Egypt)
• Wednesday, June 24, 2026: Group Stage (Canada vs. SUI)
• Friday, June 26, 2026: Group Stage (New Zealand vs. Belgium)
• Thursday, July 2, 2026: Round of 32
• Tuesday, July 7, 2026: Round of 16
LUmen Field, Seattle WA
• June 15 (Group Stage): Belgium vs. Egypt
• June 19 (Group Stage): USA vs. Australia
• June 24 (Group Stage): Qatar vs. Playoff Winner A
• June 26 (Group Stage): Egypt vs. IR Iran
• July 1 (Round of 32): Match 82
• July 6 (Round of 16): Match 94
Maps to get around Blaine
STAY
Make Blaine your ultimate “Gateway to the Games” base camp for the soccer matches, with accommodations like Semiahmoo Resort leading the way. Perfectly situated between the host stadiums in Seattle and Vancouver, Blaine offer you a strategic midpoint advantage. Demand for accommodations in Blaine is high, so book now!
Dine
Blaine by the Sea stands as a premier culinary destination, offering an exquisite array of international flavors that delight every palate. With a focus on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, each dish transforms into a refined farm-to-table experience that celebrates global cuisine at its finest.
EVENTS
Turn your international football adventure into a coastal America 250th Celebration! Take a break from the stadium crowds and enjoy family activities, vibrant festivities, and the largest America 250th celebration in Whatcom County, taking place this summer. We provide the perfect breather during your soccer adventures—discover our fun events right here in Blaine by the Sea. Experience why our peaceful seaside town is the perfect place to linger—plan your visit today!
Where to watch The Games in Blaine
Paso del Norte Mexican Restaurant
758 Peace Portal Drive, Downtown Blaine
Wheelhouse Sports Bar & Grill
746 Peace Portal Drive, Downtown Blaine
Gateway 1890 Taphouse & Grill
429 Peace Portal Drive, Downtown Blaine
Where All Nations, and One Incredible Community Come Together!
July 19 • 10AM to 4PM
Sponsored by Bens Market
This July 19, Blaine transforms into the ultimate cross-border celebration as we host the Blaine Finals Watch Party—a free, family-friendly community event at Borderite Stadium just off SR543. Whether you’re a local ready to cheer with neighbors or a traveler passing through on your way to Vancouver or Seattle, join us for an unforgettable day of soccer, connection, and community fun. Catch every moment of the championship match on a giant big screen, enjoy local food trucks, kid-friendly soccer scrimmages, a lively vendor market, and music that keeps the energy high all day long. Come early, stay late, and leave with a story to tell.
Where All Nations, and One Incredible Community Come Together!
July 19 • 10AM-4PM
This July 19, Blaine transforms into the ultimate cross-border celebration as we host the Blaine Finals Watch Party—a free, family-friendly community event at Borderite Stadium just off SR543. Whether you’re a local ready to cheer with neighbors or a traveler passing through on your way to Vancouver or Seattle, join us for an unforgettable day of soccer, connection, and community fun. Catch every moment of the championship match on a giant big screen, enjoy local food trucks, kid-friendly soccer scrimmages, a lively vendor market, and music that keeps the energy high all day long. Festivities kick off at 10 AM, with the big match at Noon—so come early, stay late, and leave with a story to tell. Sponsored by Bens Market
Taste Blaine by the Sea Dining Map
Blaine Marine Park & Merchant District Map
GATEWAY TO THE GAMES
GATEWAY TO THE GAMES