Youth ages 7-14 can RSVP to participate in free basketball, soccer and for the first time, hockey tournaments!
Associated Recreation Council (ARC) and Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) invite all Seattle residents to enjoy the fourth annual Seattle Street Sports Showdown, a free, citywide community event activating downtown streets for play, connection, and celebration. The Seattle Street Sports Showdown will take place on August 8-9, 2026, in Downtown Seattle. Parents can register their children ages 7-14 at this link: www.arcseattle.org/streetsports.
Seattle Street Sports Showdown will feature youth basketball, soccer, and for the first time this year we are adding street hockey tournaments. Thanks to our new partnership with the Seattle Kraken and our shared goal to expand access to sports, youth will be provided with opportunities to learn about hockey through educational ball hockey clinics and participate in ball hockey tournaments. The event will also include live entertainment, food, and activations and engagement opportunities for families and neighbors of all ages. Mayor Katie Wilson is also expected to attend the event and share a few words on Saturday afternoon.
- Dates: Saturday and Sunday, August 8 & 9, 2026
- Time: 9am-4pm daily
- Location: Amazon Spheres in Downtown Seattle
- Who: Sports tournament for youth ages 7-14 years old, participant registration required
- Cost: Free and open to all
- Parking: Free parking is available (see RSVP link for details)
- Event Link and RSVP: www.arcseattle.org/streetsports
The Seattle Street Sports Showdown is a celebration of Seattleās diverse communities and encourages neighbors and families to have fun, build relationships, and be active together. This yearās event is proudly presented with One Roof Sports & Entertainment as the Presenting Sponsor, whose support expands access to sports and recreation opportunities across Seattle. One Roof Sports & Entertainment includes the Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle Kraken, and One Roof Foundation under its umbrella of programs. The City of Seattle, RAVE Foundation (the charitable arm of Seattle Sounders FC and Seattle Reign FC), Seattle Storm, Seattle Torrent, Bras for Girls and Amazon also join as returning partners, helping ensure accessible and joyful play for youth throughout the region.
