Parent & Spectator HUB 2026
Next Era – Seattle 2026
Seattle Convention Center – Summit Building
📍 900 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
📍 Venue Directions
Seattle Convention Center – Summit Building
🚗 Garage Entrance: 1009 Olive Way, Seattle WA 98101
Please enter the “Seattle Convention Center Summit Building Parking” in your GPS.
Park in the Summit Garage, head up to the Summit Lobby and follow signs to the Athlete & Coach Check-In and Spectator Admission Desk.
Venue Address: 📍 900 Pine Street, Seattle WA 98101
Need Help Finding the Right Location?
If you are unsure where to go or need help finding the correct gym or entrance, please look for Next Era event staff holding bright green umbrellas and a paddle with the Next Era logo.
These staff members will be stationed throughout the area and are happy to help direct you to the correct location within the venue.
If you feel lost at any point, just find a green umbrella and we will take care of the rest!
🏨 Hotel Information
We have two partner hotels offering discounted rates of $174 per night:
Sheraton Grand Seattle
Hyatt Regency Seattle
Visit our website to access the promo code and booking links:
💧 Water Reminder
Next Era – Seattle is a low-waste event.
Please bring your refillable water bottle—water fill stations are available throughout the venue.
No bottled water will be provided.
💵 CASH-ONLY EVENT – PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Next Era – Seattle 2026 is a CASH-ONLY event.
This applies to:
-Admission at the door
-Merchandise and vendor booths
-Athlete shoutouts and goodies
-Concession purchases
Credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments will NOT be accepted. Please plan ahead to bring cash for the weekend.
Two ATMs are located nearby for your convenience:
Hyatt Regency Seattle (2nd Floor) – one of our partner hotels
Sheraton Grand Seattle (outside entrance - across the street) – one of our partner hotels
🎟️ Admission & Pricing
Full details: www.nextera-seattle.com/spectators
💵 CASH ONLY EVENT (for admission and vendor booths)
DAY PASS:
ADULT - Per Day
$30 - Thursday
$40 - Friday
$35 - Saturday
$40 - Sunday
Children (4–12) - $20 per day
Seniors (65+) – $20 per day
3 & Under – FREE
WEEKEND PASS (Friday–Sunday, Finals NOT Included):
Adults – $100
Children (4–12 years) - $75
Seniors (65+) – $75
FINALS ONLY PASS: $25 (all ages 4+)
Included With PAID Admission:
Live DJ | Vendor Area | Photo Stations | 360 Video Booth | Door Gift!
📸 Included with Admission
Your admission includes access to several free and fun event features:
Live DJ
Discounts to local attractions
Vendor Area (raffles, gifts for athletes, Next Era swag!)
🎥 360° Video Booth – create your own slow-motion event video
📷 Photo Booth – capture fun moments with your team and family
🖼️ Event Photography Gallery – photos taken throughout the weekend will be uploaded to our website after the event; you can download any photos you’d like for free
☕ Food & Concessions
A full concession stand and coffee stand will be available for purchase inside the Summit Building.
Upon Arrival:
Follow the event signage in the Summit Building Lobby to:
-Check your athlete in
-Purchase your admission passes (cash only)
🩵 We Can’t Wait to See You in Seattle!
Thank you for helping us make this an incredible, energy-filled weekend.
For event details and updates, visit:
🌐 www.nextera-seattle.com
Visit Seattle Perks Pass
We are proud to partner with Visit Seattle for the Next Era – Seattle 2026 meet
During your stay, sign up for the Visit Seattle Perks Pass, a FREE, mobile-friendly passport that gives you access to exclusive discounts at local attractions, restaurants, and retailers across Seattle.
Deals are delivered instantly to your phone, with new offers added regularly, making it easy to explore the Emerald City and save along the way.
We recommend signing up before you arrive so you can plan fun activities during your trip and take advantage of great savings while you are in town.
Our 2026 Platinum Sponsor
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Cirque Du Soleil
We’re thrilled to announce Cirque du Soleil as a sponsor for the 2026 Next Era competition! Known worldwide for their breathtaking performances and celebration of human strength and artistry, Cirque du Soleil embodies the spirit of excellence and creativity we celebrate at Next Era. Their support brings an extra touch of inspiration to this year’s event!
Cirque du Soleil ECHO – Under the Big Top, At King County’s Marymoor Park – Seattle, WA – January 30-March 22
A spectacular performance combining poetry, stagecraft, daring acrobatics, and technology explores the delicate balance between people, animals, and the world we all share.