Upcoming events at Lumen Field
Dates and live ticket listings appear here as soon as they are on sale. The guide below covers what to know before you buy.
The seat that works for most fans
For a Seattle Seahawks game, the front rows of the upper deck along either sideline are the best all-around buy at Lumen Field: you get a high, clear angle on the whole field, a roof over your head and a lower price than the lower bowl. If you want to be closer, pick a 100-level sideline seat between the 20-yard lines, about a dozen rows up or higher, which also keeps you farther from blowing rain.
The roof covers about 70% of the seats but not the field. The lowest rows, the Hawks' Nest bleachers and the open north end take the most weather. Capacity is 68,740 for the NFL, expandable to about 72,000, and 37,722 for most Sounders matches.
A U-shaped bowl in three tiers
Picture a horseshoe: seating rises on the east, west and south, while the north stays open, and a scoreboard tower 13 stories tall stands there with downtown behind it. Within that U:
- 100 level: the lower bowl on all three enclosed sides.
- 200 level: club seating, mostly along the sidelines, with access to the Delta Sky360 Club. You will find club markets by sections 204 and 240.
- 300 level: the top tier, which the stadium has renamed the Summit Level. It is cantilevered out over the seats below, which pulls even high rows closer to the field than at many NFL stadiums.
Two special areas
The Hawks' Nest is about 3,000 bleacher seats at the foot of the north tower, uncovered and loud. Up top at the south end, the 2015 Toyota Fan Deck flanks the 12 Flag platform with two 500-seat sections of padded seats.
Neighborhoods and gates
Since 2023 the concourses carry neighborhood names: Cityside on the north, Cascade on the east, Rainier on the south and Olympic on the west. Gate 1 is at the northeast corner, and the numbers run counterclockwise from there. Section and seat numbers stayed the same, so your ticket still matches the map.
Seats for Seahawks, Sounders and concerts
Seahawks
Sideline seats between the 20s show the full field. The upper sideline is the value play. The building's noise is part of what you are paying for: the partial roof and stacked decks bounce crowd sound back onto the field, and fans here set a Guinness crowd-noise record of 137.6 decibels in December 2013.
Sounders and Reign
For soccer, midfield seats in the 100 and 200 levels give the clearest tactical view of shape and spacing. The south end behind the goal, the Brougham End, is general admission for supporters who stand and sing all match. That is a great experience if you want it and a poor one if you want to sit.
Concerts
Stadium shows usually set the stage at one end with seats on the field. Lower sideline sections angled toward the stage give the best mix of view and sound; upper end seats facing the stage are the least expensive way in.
Seats that leave you exposed
- Front rows of the 100 level in November and December. Wind pushes rain under the roof edge onto the lowest rows.
- The Hawks' Nest if you want to stay dry. It is open to the sky.
- Top rows of the upper corners. Plays at the far end get hard to follow.
- The Brougham End for a seated, quiet match. Supporters stand for 90 minutes.
Every ticket on Reserved Seat comes with a 100% guarantee.
Transit first, parking second
On-site parking is tight, and Lumen Field sits less than a mile from downtown, so transit usually wins.
- Link light rail: Stadium station and International District/Chinatown station are both a short walk away, with direct trains to Sea-Tac Airport. Link stops running at midnight, which matters after a late concert.
- Sounder commuter rail: King Street Station is about the length of a football field from the stadium, with trains from Lakewood and Everett.
- Bus and streetcar: more than 15 King County Metro routes stop within three blocks; the First Hill Streetcar stops about 0.3 miles away at S. Jackson Street and Occidental.
- Ferry: Colman Dock (Pier 52), with boats to Bainbridge Island and Bremerton, is under a mile away.
Drivers have two on-site choices as of 2026, the North Lot (521 Stadium Place S) and the Event Center garage (330 S. Royal Brougham Way). Each opens at 6 a.m. on an event day and shuts two hours after the final whistle or encore. Most Seahawks game-day spaces belong to season ticket holders, so the stadium steers others to transit or nearby garages such as Union Station and T-Mobile Park. Dogs screen vehicles entering the garage for explosives, vehicles taller than 8 feet 3 inches must use the North Lot, and the on-site lots do not allow tailgating. Drop-off is on Railroad Way S across from the Pro Shop. See the parking and transportation page for updates.
What you can carry in (2026)
A clear-bag rule covers Seahawks games in 2026, along with big stadium events like concerts and dirt-track shows.
- Clear bags: plastic, vinyl or PVC up to 12 by 6 by 12 inches; clear backpacks of that size are fine with two pockets or fewer.
- Freezer bags: one clear one-gallon bag.
- Small bags: clutches up to 4.5 by 6.5 inches, strap or no strap, which do not need to be clear.
- Cushions: soft-sided, without pockets, zippers or metal frames.
Diaper bags and medical supplies get through once inspected at specific gates. Turned away at security? Walker's Lockers stores bags by both the north and south entrances. Rules for soccer can vary, so look over the bag policy page before a Sounders or Reign match. Cash has not been accepted since 2020, and cashierless Just Walk Out markets now run on the concourses, including the 200-level club markets. Newer additions include the T-Mobile Endzone bar with its 1976 Club loge boxes, Cityside bars beneath the Hawks' Nest and Touchdown Suites, which opened in 2025. The stadium counts about 1,400 accessible seats.
Background: from the Kingdome site
Before this stadium, the Seahawks spent 1976 to 1999 in the Kingdome. Paul Allen's option to buy the franchise led to a statewide vote in June 1997 that approved public money for a new building, and the dome came down by implosion in March 2000. The 430 million dollar project, designed by Ellerbe Becket and LMN Architects, includes the stadium, the Lumen Field Event Center and a garage, and the WAMU Theater shares the complex. The Washington State Public Stadium Authority owns it, and First and Goal operates it. Allen passed on a retractable roof in favor of a partial one, which held down cost, kept the skyline view and helped make the building one of the loudest in the NFL.
It opened in 2002 as Seahawks Stadium, then became Qwest Field (2004), CenturyLink Field (2011) and Lumen Field (November 2020). The Seahawks' home playoff run toward their Super Bowl XLVIII title went through here. Soccer has had its big days too: MLS Cup finals in 2009 and 2019, the second drawing 69,274, then a half-dozen Club World Cup games in 2025 and another six at the 2026 World Cup. Add the Apple Cup and other college games, motorsports such as Supercross and Monster Jam, and summer concerts, and it ranks among the busiest venues in Seattle.
Frequently asked questions
Which Lumen Field seats are covered?
The roof covers about 70% of the seats. Higher rows along the sidelines are the most sheltered; the lowest rows, the Hawks' Nest and the open north end get the most rain.
What is the Brougham End at Lumen Field?
It is the general admission supporters' area behind the south goal at Sounders matches, where fans stand and sing for the whole game.
Are upper-deck seats at Lumen Field worth it?
Front rows of the upper deck along the sidelines are a strong value. The deck is cantilevered, so it sits closer to the field than at many stadiums, and it is under the roof.
How many people fit in Lumen Field?
NFL capacity is 68,740, and the stadium can stretch to roughly 72,000. A typical Sounders match opens 37,722 seats.
Does light rail run late after events at Lumen Field?
Link light rail stops running at midnight, so plan another way home after a late concert. Stadium and International District/Chinatown stations are both close.