You will find plenty of recent success to celebrate in the stands. The Seahawks won their first Super Bowl in Super Bowl XLVIII, then added another championship in Super Bowl LX after the 2025 season under head coach Mike Macdonald. That 2025 regular season also set a new franchise best record.
A Fan Base That Spans the Region
As the only NFL team in the Pacific Northwest, the Seahawks pull supporters from Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Utah, along with fans from British Columbia. Look around on game day and you will spot plenty of out-of-town jerseys in the crowd and on the trains.
Buy Seattle Seahawks Tickets and Pick Your Seats
Start with the team's official site, where you can check the current schedule and ticket options, since prices, availability and on-sale dates shift through the season. The Seahawks play in the NFC West, and division games against regional rivals usually rank as the hottest dates on the calendar.
Most seats in the bowl give you a good look at the field. Head for the middle of the 300 level to take in both the action and the downtown skyline. The stadium lease also requires that some affordable seats be available, so compare sections before you buy.
Plan Around the Stadium Calendar
- Seahawks football: early September through early January
- Sounders FC men's soccer: February through October
- Reign FC women's soccer: March through October
Fall weekends can bring football and soccer to the same building, so check the full stadium calendar before you book travel.
Ride to SoDo Without a Car
Several freeways run close to Lumen Field, but transit makes game day far easier. Open Sound Transit's Lumen Field trip planning page for current routes and options.
Hop on Link Light Rail or a Bus
Stadium station and International District/Chinatown station both sit a short walk from the gates, and from International District/Chinatown you can expect about seven minutes on foot. Prefer to stroll from downtown? Plan on roughly 10 to 20 minutes. ST Express buses and several King County Metro routes also serve the area.
Catch a Sounder Game Train
Special Sounder game trains roll into Lumen Field from as far as Everett and Lakewood, a great fit if you are coming from the north or south ends of the region. Cross the tracks only at marked crossings, and never walk around lowered gates before or after the game.
Park, Ride and Pay
Leave your car for free at several Link stations and most Sounder stations, then ride the rest of the way. Tap a contactless card or phone to skip the ticket machine lines. The stadium complex has its own garage, though taking transit helps you avoid postgame traffic.
Pack Smart for the Clear Bag Rules
Every stadium event at Lumen Field, including Seahawks games and Sounders matches, follows a clear bag policy. The rules apply even while you wait in line outside, so sort your bag before you leave home.
Bags That Make It Through
- A clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote no bigger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches
- A clear backpack within those dimensions with no more than two pockets
- A one-gallon clear freezer bag
- A small clutch or wallet no larger than 4.5 by 6.5 inches, carried along with one of the clear options
Bring a soft-sided seat cushion as long as it has no pockets or frame. Medically necessary items, including diaper bags, can be inspected at designated VIP and club entrances. For Seahawks games and large stadium events, Walker's Lockers offers bag storage near the north and south entrances.
What to Leave Behind
Given the crowd's reputation, it may surprise you that noisemakers are banned, including air horns, whistles, drums and cowbells. Footballs, inflated balls, selfie sticks, laptops and cameras that record video are not allowed either. Glass, cans and aerosol containers, sunscreen sprays included, stay outside.
Dress for Seattle Weather
Since the stadium is open-air, dress for the forecast. Battery-heated blankets, jackets and vests are permitted, though clothing that lights up or inflates is not. Collapsible umbrellas are fine as long as they do not block anyone's view, and blankets, factory-sealed water bottles and empty soft-sided sports bottles are all welcome.
Bring a hand-held sign to a Seahawks game if it is game-related, in good taste and does not block views, but leave signs on sticks or poles at home. Rules can change, so review the stadium guide before each game.
Soccer Nights and More at Lumen Field
Soccer was part of the plan for this stadium from the start. Seattle Sounders FC began its MLS run here in 2009, Reign FC also calls the field home, and capacity for most MLS matches is set at 37,722.
Big soccer nights have packed the stands. The 2019 MLS Cup drew 69,274 fans, the largest crowd in stadium history, and the Sounders won U.S. Open Cup finals here in 2010 and 2011, plus the 2022 CONCACAF Champions League final, setting attendance records each time.
Spend some time exploring before kickoff, too. Browse our guide to Seattle neighborhoods to discover the districts around SoDo, then turn to our roundup of things to do in Seattle and our guide to Seattle landmarks to fill the rest of your game weekend.
