Lumen Field

Lumen Field is a stadium in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood designed with a partial roof covering most seating areas and capacity for roughly 67,000 spectators at football games. The structure rises in multiple tiers with seating bowls, suites, and open-air sections, while the roof extends from the north side without fully enclosing the venue.

Construction began in 2000 after local voters approved public funding to replace the demolished Kingdome on the same site. The facility opened in 2002 and has undergone several name changes as different corporate sponsors acquired naming rights over the years.

The stadium hosts the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC, where fans gather for league matches and playoff games. Supporters from both teams create a charged atmosphere through coordinated chants and tifo displays on match days.

The stadium sits close to downtown Seattle with access through light rail, buses, and ferries, while visitors must follow a clear bag policy and cashless payment system. Plan for security screenings at entry gates and bring layers for changeable weather, as much of the seating remains exposed to the elements.

The venue holds two Guinness World Records for crowd noise at an outdoor stadium, measured at 137.6 decibels during football matches. This extreme volume results from the design of the overhanging roof, which reflects sound back toward the field and amplifies noise created by thousands of fans.

Location: Seattle

Inception: 2002

Architects: Ellerbe Becket, LMN Architects

Official opening: July 28, 2002

Capacity: 72000

Website: https://lumenfield.com

GPS coordinates: 47.59528,-122.33167

Latest update: December 12, 2025 19:30