Qwest Field
Qwest Field is designed with a 67,000 seat capacity, with 5,000 additional seats available for special events, and 1,400 seats for fans with disabilities. With a roof covering 70 percent of the seating area, fans will enjoy wide, comfortable seats with sideline seating a mere 52 feet from the playing field and end-zone seats just 40 feet from the action. The facility also features a dozen elevators and expansive concourses with an ample provision of concessions stands and restrooms.
On June 2nd, 2004, the Seahawks announced a new stadium sponsorship agreement with Qwest Communications International Inc., with the stadium to be named "Qwest Field." In addition to the naming rights, the agreement includes Qwest's increased support for local Seahawks charities. The agreement also calls for Qwest to be the telecommunications supplier to Qwest Field, the stadium and exhibition center operator, First & Goal, and all other Seahawks facilities. Details & Seahawks CEO Tod Leiweke interview
Set just south of historic Pioneer Square, against the backdrop of snow-capped mountains and glistening Puget Sound, Qwest Field is unlike any other stadium in the world. Inside the stadium you will experience perfect views of the field and surrounding area, unmatched comfort, cutting-edge technology and outstanding dining options. In fact, Qwest Field has every amenity to make it the ideal place to enjoy exciting Seahawks football played outdoors.
Stadium History
- Grand Opening Ceremonies - Dignitaries are on hand for the official ribbon cutting ceremony (7/19/2002).
- Public Fanfare Days - Fans get an eyeful and an earful of the new stadium (7/20/2002).
- Opening Night Fireworks - The stadium and the skies above were all aglow on opening night (8/10/2002).
- Stadium goes "Au Naturel" - Natural grass is installed for the US-Venezuela soccer match (3/29/2003).
- Lights on the 4th - The roof trusses are red, white & blue for the 4th of July (7/4/2004).