August 5–15, 2026 · Highline Memorial Stadium, Burien
AYSA and Voices of Tomorrow co-hosted Seattle Somali Week 2026 at Highline Memorial Stadium in Burien from August 5 through August 15, 2026. The completed event brought together soccer, Somali cultural celebration, and opportunities for families and community members to connect.
AYSA reported 16 participating teams and 5,000+ estimated cumulative attendance across the event. The attendance estimate may include repeat visits by people who came on more than one day.
Competition with a wider community purpose
The announcement brought together teams from Washington, other U.S. states, Canada, and the United Kingdom. The tournament offered a shared setting for sport, cultural pride, and connection across families and generations.
The 2026 event was the 28th edition of Seattle Somali Week. That edition number refers to the recurring community event’s history.
A clear record of 2026
Team participation and estimated event attendance describe different aspects of this event. They are reported separately from AYSA’s 131-youth soccer program figure and are not combined into a total of people served.
From the 2026 announcement archive
