Lumen Field
Seattle, WA · Home of the Seattle Sounders FC, Seattle Reign FC and Seattle Seahawks
Upcoming games
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- Get ticketsPortland Thorns FC at Seattle Reign FCSun, Jul 12, 2026 · 1:00 PM PDT
- Get ticketsPortland Timbers at Seattle Sounders FCFri, Jul 17, 2026 · 7:30 PM PDT
- Get ticketsAngel City FC at Seattle Reign FCMon, Aug 10, 2026 · 6:00 PM PDT
- Get ticketsChicago Stars FC at Seattle Reign FCSat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM PDT
- Get ticketsVancouver Whitecaps at Seattle Sounders FCMon, Aug 17, 2026 · 6:00 PM PDT
- Get ticketsAustin FC at Seattle Sounders FCThu, Aug 20, 2026 · 6:30 PM PDT
- Get ticketsChicago Fire FC at Seattle Sounders FCSat, Aug 29, 2026 · 1:30 PM PDT
- Get ticketsHouston Dash at Seattle Reign FCSun, Aug 30, 2026 · 4:00 PM PDT
- Get ticketsRed Bull New York at Seattle Sounders FCSun, Sep 6, 2026 · 5:30 PM PDT
- Get ticketsSan Diego Wave FC at Seattle Reign FCMon, Sep 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM PDT
- Get ticketsSporting Kansas City at Seattle Sounders FCThu, Sep 10, 2026 · 7:30 PM PDT
- Get ticketsBay FC at Seattle Reign FCSun, Sep 13, 2026 · 5:00 PM PDT
Plan your trip
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Reserve a spot in advance — game-day parking near Lumen Field fills early.
Getting there
Lumen Field sits in Seattle's SoDo (South of Downtown) neighborhood, immediately south of Pioneer Square and adjacent to T-Mobile Park. Sound Transit's Link light rail stops at Stadium Station directly outside the venue, and the International District / Chinatown station is a short walk. Sounder commuter rail runs game-day service from Tacoma and Everett. King County Metro buses serve the area heavily on event days. Driving uses I-5 (exit 164A) or I-90 with stadium parking lots and downtown garages providing the main options. Rideshare zones are signed around the perimeter. Confirm bag and entry rules on the venue's official site before going.
The neighborhood
Lumen Field's neighborhood spans SoDo (industrial and warehouse blocks transitioning to brewery district), Pioneer Square (Seattle's oldest neighborhood, with cobblestone streets and historic brick buildings), and the International District / Chinatown a few blocks east. Pioneer Square in particular is one of the best pre-game walks in the NFL — its 1st Avenue corridor is dense with bars and restaurants in restored 1890s-1910s buildings, and on Seahawks Sundays it transforms into a closed pedestrian zone. The Seattle waterfront, Pike Place Market, and downtown Seattle all sit a short walk or light-rail ride north. T-Mobile Park (the Mariners) is immediately adjacent, making double-event days possible. CenturyLink Field renamed to Lumen Field in 2020 following the Lumen Technologies naming-rights deal.
Where to eat & drink nearby
Pioneer Square pre-game options include Pyramid Alehouse (a brewery directly across from the stadium and the canonical Seahawks pre-game stop), Sluggers (longtime baseball-and-football pre-game bar), and F.X. McRory's (whiskey bar and steakhouse near both stadiums). Salumi is the canonical pre-game sandwich stop (the original Mario Batali family deli), Tat's Delicatessen serves East-Coast-style cheesesteaks, and Quality Athletics is a sports-themed gastropub a short walk away. Pre-game crowds in Pioneer Square build well before kickoff.
First-timer tips
Plan to arrive 2–3 hours before kickoff for Seahawks games — Pioneer Square's pre-game street scene is part of the experience and the building's notoriously loud crowd produces among the best NFL atmospheres in the league. Link light rail from downtown is the simplest transit move and skips Seahawks-Sunday traffic on I-5. Lumen has held the Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd noise at a stadium, and the open seating bowl with its canopy roof concentrates sound effectively. The stadium enforces the NFL clear-bag policy strictly. For Sounders matches, the bowl curtains off some upper-deck sections — confirm seating layout before booking. The 12s flag-raising before Seahawks games is the canonical pre-kickoff moment.
Best games to catch
For the Seahawks, NFC West matchups against the 49ers (the league's most heated current rivalry), Rams, and Cardinals consistently price above the season average — Seahawks–49ers in particular is the hardest home ticket of the year. Seahawks–Packers, Seahawks–Cowboys, and any visit from a recent Super Bowl champion typically peak demand. For the Sounders, Cascadia Cup matches against the Portland Timbers (the league's most heated MLS rivalry) and Vancouver Whitecaps are the marquee draws — Sounders–Timbers regularly draws the largest crowds in MLS. Concacaf Champions League knockout matches and Leagues Cup fixtures also peak demand. Both clubs publish promotional calendars on their official sites — themed games, scarf nights, alumni appearances.
What to know
Lumen Field opened in 2002 as Seahawks Stadium, replacing the demolished Kingdome (which stood on adjacent land from 1976 to 2000) as the home of the Seahawks. The seating bowl is built tight to the field with the upper deck partially covered by a canopy roof — a design choice that traps crowd noise and contributes to the venue's reputation as the loudest stadium in the NFL. The Sounders moved into the building from Husky Stadium when they joined MLS in 2009 and have consistently drawn the largest crowds in the league, often filling the upper-deck sections that other MLS clubs leave curtained off. The venue was renamed CenturyLink Field in 2011 and Lumen Field in November 2020. Lumen will host matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The building has hosted multiple NFC Championship games and the Seahawks' Super Bowl-winning 2013 NFC title.
Frequently asked questions
What time do gates open at Lumen Field?
Gates typically open about 2 hours before kickoff for Seahawks games; parking lots open earlier. Check the team's official gameday guide for the specific game's gate time.
How do I get to Lumen Field on light rail?
Sound Transit's Link light rail stops at Stadium Station directly outside the venue, and the International District / Chinatown station is a short walk. Sounder commuter rail runs game-day service from Tacoma and Everett.
Where can I park at Lumen Field?
Stadium parking lots and downtown garages provide options. Reserving in advance via the parking link above typically beats showing up. Rates and lot availability change year to year — confirm before driving.
Was Lumen Field previously named something else?
Yes — the venue opened in 2002 as Seahawks Stadium, was renamed Qwest Field in 2004, CenturyLink Field in 2011, and Lumen Field in November 2020. It's the same building, same site in SoDo.
Why is Lumen Field considered one of the loudest stadiums?
The seating bowl is built tight to the field with the upper deck partially covered by a canopy roof, a design that traps and amplifies crowd noise. The venue has held the Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd noise at a stadium during Seahawks games.
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