Capacity: 47,929
Home Teams: Seattle Mariners (MLB)
Seattle Mariners fans breathed a sigh of relief in 1999 at the much-anticipated opening of T-Mobile Park as the new home of their beloved baseball team. The Kingdome, which the Mariners had shared for many years with the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, had been deemed no longer fit to host an MLB team, and there were serious threats to move the franchise to another city if a new stadium could not be secured to house the Mariners. Fortunately, a new ballpark (now T-Mobile Park) was built and soon gained a welcome neighbor in Lumen Field, the dazzling new football stadium of the Seahawks, providing Seattle* with a pair of outstanding new world class sporting facilities. T-Mobile Park has received praise from baseball fans and pundits alike for its excellent views of the on-field action as well as its retractable roof that provides protection from the wet, blustery elements of the Pacific Northwest on rainy days but then opens to spectacular views of downtown Seattle and the gorgeous waters of Puget Sound when the sun occasionally deigns to appear. Unfortunately, the Mariners have not quite lived up to their new stadium on the field, having still never won an American League Pennant, let alone a World Series in their nearly 50 years of existence despite making several good runs at it in the 1990s and early 2000s buoyed by talents like Ken Griffey Jr., Ichiro Suzuki, and pitching ace (and dinosaur look-a-like) Randy Johnson. Making the playoffs in recent years has proved a struggle for the team, but fans cling to the hope that the best at T-Mobile Park must surely be yet to come. As well as all regular season and playoff Mariners home games, T-Mobile Park has been known to host minor league and college baseball games as well as college football and international soccer on occasion. The stadium is frequently the venue for large concerts. Showing up to T-Mobile Park hungry is no problem at all, with all sorts of tasty treats on the menu, including sushi, pad thai, and crepes alongside ballpark stalwarts like hotdogs, popcorn, and fries (for more adventurous consumers, the Mexican stand in the ‘Pen section has been know to sell roasted grasshoppers). Thirsty beer connoisseurs will be able to sample many varieties of locally brewed craft beer. Shops and kiosks around the venue hawk team and event merchandise, much of it emblazoned with the Mariners logo.
*With the Seattle Sounders of the MLS joining the Seahawks at Lumen Field in 2007 and the Seattle Kraken arriving on the scene as the newest NHL franchise in 2023, Seattle seems to be back in the running as a major American sports city these days. All the city needs is for an NBA franchise to return and replace the departed Supersonics and they will have the complete set!
T-Mobile Park is one of the largest venues in MLB and thus offers an extensive range of seating options for visitors to choose from. Those in search of an exclusive ballpark experience can opt for premium seating areas such as the Diamond Club, Press Club, All-Star Club, or Terrace Club table seating. All premium seats come with top-notch services and amenities along with some of the best views in the ballpark. Many more budget-friendly options can be found in the upper tiers and outfield bleachers of T-Mobile Park, with tickets generally getting cheaper the further up and out you get. A local favorite spot is the standing-only area known as the ‘Pen, a lively (sometimes downright rowdy) spot next to the bullpens where visitors can eat, drink, and watch pitchers warming up. Almost all seats in the park (apart from the outfield bleachers) provide expansive views of downtown Seattle and Puget Sound on days when the roof is open. To find the cheapest tickets to events and games at T-Mobile Park, head to TicketX to search for the tickets you want. Our handy seating chart is ideal for comparing different seating options and finding the cheapest tickets.
Visitors can access T-Mobile Park via public transportation or driving their own vehicle.
Traveling to a Mariners game at T-Mobile Park via public transportation is a great option and the team encourages fans to do so in order to reduce congestion and make a positive contribution to the environment. Your easiest option is probably Link light rail, which connects much of Seattle with Stadium Station, the station right next to T-Mobile Park. Other options include city buses, Sounder trains, and even the ferry, which stops less than a mile from the ballpark. MLB’s official Mariners website has extensive public transportation information to help you get to T-Mobile Park easily. Cycling to events and games at T-Mobile Park is also encouraged and bike racks are provided. If you’re stuck, a taxi or ride-share could be another option for getting to and from the stadium.
Driving to T-Mobile Park is perfectly doable, but be prepared for traffic, which can be pretty heavy in Seattle and the Tri-Cities region even on the best of days. Be sure to budget plenty of time to arrive well in advance of the start of your event. Go to MLB’s official Mariners website to start planning a better route to help you arrive at the venue more quickly and smoothly.
There are several parking options around T-Mobile Park in large lots and garages. Where you park may depend on your budget, the time you plan to arrive, and which direction you are coming from, so be sure to visit MLB’s official Mariners website to help with your decision. Making a prepaid parking booking in advance is highly recommended.
Parking near T-Mobile Park on game days generally costs from $8-50 depending on which garage/lot you choose, the time of day/day of the week, and the nature of the game or event at the stadium. Off-site options can be even cheaper, but be sure not to park in areas that have been designated no parking zones during games (you will be towed). Head to MLB’s official Mariners website to find out more information on cheaper parking rates and booking a parking spot in advance.