Memorial Stadium

Memorial Stadium is a sports facility at Seattle Center with seating for about 12,000 people and an artificial playing surface. The venue hosts high school competitions and community athletic events throughout the year.

This stadium opened in 1947 on the grounds of a former civic field as a memorial to local students lost during World War II. It was built to honor their memory with a space for the school community to gather.

The wall at the east end honors those the community remembers, giving this venue a solemn purpose beyond sports.

The facility sits within walking distance of other Seattle Center areas and has parking nearby for easy access. Check in advance about entry conditions since events vary and some may be restricted to team members or invited guests.

In 1967 this became the first high school stadium in the country to install artificial turf, a groundbreaking choice at the time. This innovation eventually influenced how other schools across the nation maintained their fields.

Location: Seattle

Inception: September 26, 1947

Official opening: September 26, 1947

Capacity: 12000

GPS coordinates: 47.62281,-122.34989

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:05