The fans asked—and Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC answered the call. Ever since Ballard FC’s inaugural season in 2022, fans have been asking about having a beer in the stands. Now, they finally can.
Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC have been approved for an expanded liquor license, allowing beer, wine, and cider throughout the entire stadium. The new license includes a 21+ area encompassing the southeast corner of the stadium and the new bleachers currently being constructed as part of the previously announced Interbay Stadium Expansion project.
Updated Matchday Map
To visualize this change, an updated matchday map can be seen below. As highlighted in the map, there will be an alcohol-free family section in the northwest corner of the main grandstand.
As in years past, fans will continue to purchase alcohol exclusively in the Beer Garden at Service Stations One and Two. Beer, wine, and cider can be taken outside of the Beer Garden and into the stands, while tequila must remain inside the Beer Garden area behind the goal and within the new bleachers on the south side of the stadium. These bleachers are part of general admission seating, and no seats are assigned—so they will go to fans who arrive earliest.
Beverage Map
The specific alcohol zones can be seen below in the beverage map, which also highlights the five unique offerings in the Beer Garden: beer from Stoup Brewing, tequila from Orgullo Ajeno Tequila, cider from Incline Cider House, non-alcoholic beer from Athletic Brewing, and wine from Vino FC.
Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC are proud to work with these five beverage vendors to provide the best matchday experience possible. Non-alcoholic beverages such as water, soda, and juice can still be purchased at the concession stand behind the main grandstand.
Tickets and Demand
With extra seating and an updated matchday alcohol policy, fans can expect demand for tickets to be at an all-time high. In addition, hundreds of thousands of international soccer fans will visit Seattle during the 2026 FIFA World Cup window from June to July. The clubs will encourage visitors to experience Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC matches during their stay to support the local soccer in the area. Fans can secure their tickets now at tickets.upthebridges.shop.
The first match to experience the upgraded alcohol policy will be May 15th, when Ballard FC hosts FC Olympia. Gates open at 5:30pm with kickoff at 7:30pm. The 2026 USL 2 and USL W schedules were released earlier this year and feature 13 home games for Ballard FC and Salmon Bay FC collectively at Interbay Stadium between May and July. Season tickets, single match tickets, and group packages are now available at goballardfc.com/tickets and salmonbayfc.com/tickets.
Written by Max Dresbach
