The proposal includes four supervisors, 30 guards posted at gates, relief staff and at least six crowd control stewards with bullhorns.
SEATTLE — Temporary gates, security barriers and added staffing are proposed at Lumen Field for the 2026 FIFA World Cup under a proposed safety plan.
Planning documents outline changes on the stadium’s west side, where large crowds are expected to exit through Gates 4 and 5. The intent is to reduce the risk of crowd congestion by giving spectators space to gather temporarily if exits slow.
RELATED: Lumen Field to install grass pitch, undergo upgrades ahead of 2026 World Cup
The proposal
→ Continue reading at King 5
