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SEA Airport C Concourse Expansion Opens – Major Retail and Dining Boost Ahead of World Cup

SEA Airport C Concourse Expansion Opens – Major Retail and Dining Boost Ahead of World Cup

Key Questions

What is new with the C Concourse at SEA Airport?

The expanded C Concourse at Sea-Tac Airport opened after a $399 million renovation, nearly tripling retail and dining space. It features local PNW brands and new tenants including Chili's.

How does the C Concourse expansion relate to the World Cup?

The opening is timed to accommodate increased crowds during the FIFA World Cup, providing major infrastructure support for airport-adjacent commercial activity and foot traffic.

Which new dining options are available at the airport?

Chili's has returned to western Washington with a new location inside SEA Airport as part of the C Concourse expansion. Additional local PNW retail and dining tenants have also been added.

SEA Airport's Concourse C expansion opened today, nearly tripling retail and dining space with local PNW brands and new tenants like Chili's. This is a major infrastructure milestone timed for FIFA World Cup crowds, directly relevant to retail and CRE professionals tracking airport-adjacent commercial opportunities and foot traffic drivers.

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Updated Jun 16, 2026