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Lumen Field

Lumen Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, in the United States.

Updated September 11, 20261 min readCited sources

Lumen Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, best known as the home of the Seattle Seahawks and Seattle Sounders FC. It opened in 2002 on the site of the former Kingdome.

What it is

Lumen Field is an open-air stadium in Seattle’s SoDo/Pioneer Square area. It serves as the home venue for the Seattle Seahawks (NFL), Seattle Sounders FC (MLS), and Seattle Reign FC (NWSL). The stadium is publicly owned by the Washington State Public Stadium Authority and was built through a public-private partnership.

Why it matters

For Canadian sports fans, Lumen Field is a key Pacific Northwest venue that regularly hosts international soccer and major events. Its proximity to Canada and its role as a home for top-tier football and soccer teams make it a notable destination for cross-border spectators and broadcast audiences.

Key details

The stadium opened in 2002 and has undergone several naming-rights changes: Seahawks Stadium, Qwest Field, CenturyLink Field, and Lumen Field since 2020. Its capacity is 68,740 for NFL games and 37,722 for most MLS matches. The horseshoe-shaped design includes a partial roof covering most seating.

In short

  • Lumen Field opened in 2002 on the former Kingdome site.
  • Home to the Seattle Seahawks, Sounders FC, and Reign FC.
  • Publicly owned with a history of naming-rights changes.
  • Capacity varies by sport: 68,740 for NFL, 37,722 for MLS.
Canadian angle

Lumen Field is relevant to Canadian readers because it is a major venue in the Pacific Northwest that regularly hosts international soccer and other events of interest to Canadian sports fans, including matches involving teams and competitions watched across Canada.

Quick questions

Where is Lumen Field located?
It is in Seattle, Washington, near downtown in the SoDo/Pioneer Square area.
When did Lumen Field open?
It opened in 2002.
Which teams play at Lumen Field?
The Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC, and Seattle Reign FC use the stadium as a home venue.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lumen_Field
    Supports: Location, home teams, and seating capacities
  2. Seattle Seahawks — https://www.seahawks.com/team/facilities/lumen-field/
    Supports: Renaming to Lumen Field, ownership/funding description, and stadium complex details
  3. Seattle Sounders FC — https://www.soundersfc.com/club/facilities
    Supports: Renaming to Lumen Field in 2020, capacity figures, and event uses
  4. Washington State Public Stadium Authority — https://stadium.org/lumen-field/
    Supports: Location, site history, physical configuration, and ownership context