The Seattle Mariners are one of the teams representing the American League (AL) in Major League Baseball (MLB). While this team is yet to win the MLB World Series Championship, they have claimed the AL West Division championship thrice so far. The major rivals of the team include the Oakland Athletics, the Houston Astros, the Los Angeles Angels and the San Diego Padres.
The Seattle Mariners are currently under the ownership of John Stanton. The President of baseball operations is Jerry Dipoto while Justin Hollander serves as the General Manager of the team. The manager of the team is Scott Servais. Over the 2023 MLB season, the Seattle Mariners gained a record of 88-74-0 and ranked #3 in AL West Division.
What is the name of the stadium for the Seattle Mariners?
T-Mobile Park, formerly known as the Safeco Field is the official stadium for the Seattle Mariners in Major League Baseball (MLB). It is based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Popularly known as “The House that Griffey Built”, the team has been playing in this stadium since 1999.
T-Mobile Park’s History/ T-Mobile Park Construction and Cost
The preparation for the construction of the T-Mobile Park started after the Seattle Mariners found their previous home stadium The Kingdome to be deteriorating. However, King County rejected the referendum for a new baseball stadium in 1995. Nevertheless, the Seattle Mariners became the AL West Division champions for the first time that year and this worked to their favor in getting a new baseball stadium. Public funding of the new stadium was agreed upon by the Washington State Legislature and the construction of the stadium started in 1997 at a southern side of the Kingdome. The stadium was introduced to the public on July 15, 1999 after the All-Star break. Safeco Insurance, a Seattle based company purchased the naming rights of the stadium for 20 years in 1998 by paying $40 million. On December 19, 2018, T-Mobile purchased the naming rights for 25 years for $87.5 million and the stadium was renamed as T-Mobile Park on January 1, 2019.
T-Mobile Park was notable for being one of the most pitcher friendly baseball parks. However, renovations in 2013 made it more balanced. A scoreboard of 11,435 square feet was also added in the stadium. This stadium is the 5th oldest and the 3rd retro-modern style baseball stadium built in the 1990s. The four gates of the stadium provide direct access to the home plate, left field, right field and center field. The retractable roof is umbrella style and is one of the unique construction features of the stadium. However, it only covers the stadium during rain or cold during night games and does not have climate control features. The roof can be opened and closed in 10 minutes. There are 70 luxury suites including the Diamond Club and the Wells Fargo Club Terrace. These suites have VIP parking, private entry and private concierge service. There are also buffets, bars and lounges in the club.
Notable eateries and beverage stores include The Hit It Here Cafe, which is accessible to everyone before the game but only to the ticker holders during the game. The main and upper concourses of the stadium have several other restaurants where American, Spanish, Japanese, Thai and Chinese foods are available. There also options for barbeque and health foods. There is also the Mariner Hall of Fame that nine bronze statues of Dave Niehaus, a legendary broadcaster for the Seattle Mariners. Other memorabilia also speak of the team’s history to the visitors. The Mariners store sells merchandise related to the team. For kids, Speed Pitch, Kids Clubhouse Moose’s Munchies are the place to shop. There is also a baseball area for children called the Hospital Playfield. Moreover, they can also meet Mariner Moose, the mascot at the Moose Den.
The field in the stadium is made up of Blended Kentucky Bluegrass. The field is asymmetrical in dimension. The left field is 331 feet and the left center field is 378 feet. The right field is 326 feet and the right center field is 381 feet. The center field is 401 feet while the backstop is 69 feet.
The construction of the T-Mobile Park cost $517 million in 1999, which was equal to $909 million as of 2022. It was constructed by NBBJ and 360 Architecture.
T-Mobile Park’s Capacity
T-Mobile Park has the capacity to support 47,929 fans for baseball games as of 2024. It presently ranks #6 among the MLB baseball stadiums based on its capacity.
T-Mobile Park Seating Chart
The following is the seating chart for fans for baseball games featuring the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park:
The Seattle Mariners have provided netting in the stadium for the protection of their fans. Fans seated in Sections 115-146 will be protected by netting. For sections 126-134, the netting is 27 feet high. For sections 115-125 and sections 135-146, the netting is 13.5 feet high.
Presently, the Seattle Mariners have decided to replace the netting in their stadium with lightweight open mesh, constructed in a knotless technique. They have colored it green so that it can be a part of the surroundings. This is also done to increase the safety for the fans while ensuring that they enjoy the game.
What is the parking cost at T-Mobile Park? Parking Map
T-Mobile Park has not provided any parking map for their fans. However, they have provided detailed parking information for their convenience. The first is the Mariners Garage, which opens 3 hours before each game. The height limit for this is 7’0”. For the day of the game, parking can be done if a spot is available. For chartered bus parkings, booking must be done by calling 10 days in advance. Motorcycles can be parked with a discounted drive up rate while Bicycles can be parked both inside and outside the garage.
The Lumen Field Garage is the second parking space for the Seattle Mariners baseball games. Its height is 8 '3 " and the price range for parking is between $10-$50. The third is the Union Station Garage, where the height limit is 6’6” and the parking range is between $8-$30.
There are other parking lots and garages available in the central business district located north of T-Mobile Park with reasonable price rates.
T-Mobile Park’s Notable Events
T-Mobile Park has also been home to several notable events related to baseball games featuring the Seattle Mariners. These are the events -
| Dates | Events |
| July 15, 1999 | The first MLB game was played at the stadium. The Seattle Mariners lost to the San Diego Padres 2-3. 47,000 fans attended the game. |
| July 17, 1999 | Raul Ibanez of the Seattle Mariners hit his first grand slam against the San Diego Padres at the stadium. |
| July 10, 2001 | The first MLB All-Star game was hosted at the stadium (72nd MLB All-Star game). |
| April 15, 2009 | Ken Griffey Jr. scored his 400th home run with the Seattle Mariner. It was also the 613th overall home run of his career. |
| August 12, 2015 | Hisashi Iwakuma of the Seattle Mariners threw his first no-hitter against the Baltimore Orioles. He was the 2nd Japanese MLB baseball player to achieve this. |
Other Sports
MiLB
T-Mobile Park has also hosted minor league baseball games. In 2010, the Tacoma Rainiers played their Pacific Coast League (PCL) playoff semifinal games at the stadium.
In 2016, the Everett AquaSox of the Class A Northwest League played a game in the semifinals against the Spokane Indians in this field.
Collegiate baseball
T-Mobile Park has hosted collegiate baseball games. On May 4, 2007, the Washington Huskies defeated the Oregon State Beavers 6-2 in a game.
Collegiate Football
The 2001 Jeep Seattle Bowl was hosted at the T-Mobile Park on December 27, 2001. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated the Stanford Cardinal 24-14 in this event.
Soccer
T-Mobile Park was also the host of several international soccer games. These were the games played at the stadium -
| Date | Team | Result | Team | Tournament |
| March 2, 2002 | United States | 4–0 | Honduras | International Friendly |
| November 2, 2002 | Mexico | 2–0 | Trinidad and Tobago | 2002 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup First Round |
| United States | 9–0 | Panama | ||
| November 6, 2002 | Canada | 2–0 | Mexico | 2002 CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup Semifinal |
Pro Wrestling
WWE hosted Wrestlemania XIX at T-Mobile Park on March 30, 2003. It was attended by a record setting 54,097 fans. In the main event Brock Lesnar defeated Kurt Angle to become the WWE Champion.
NHL
T-Mobile Park was the home for the 2024 NHL Winter Classic on January 1, 2024. The Seattle Kraken overcame the Vegas Golden Knights 3-0 in the event.
Music Concerts
Several notable musicians have also performed at T-Mobile Park. This includes The Beach Boys (2008), Paul McCartney (2013), Beyonce & Jay-Z (2014), Billy Joel (2016), Pearl Jam (2018), Foo Fighters (2018), Green Day, Fall Out Boy & Weezer (2021) and Red Hot Chili Peppers (2022). The record attendance was for the Pearl Jam performance on August 10, 2018 by 91,918 fans.
In 2024, Def Leppard & Journey will be performing at the stadium on September 3, 2024 as part of The Summer Stadium Tour. This will be followed by Green Day & The Smashing Pumpkins performing on September 23, 2024 as part of The Saviors Tour.
FAQ's On Seattle Mariners Stadium
A. T-Mobile Park is the official stadium for the Seattle Mariners.
A. T-Mobile Park was opened to the public on July 15, 1999.
A. The construction cost of the T-Mobile Park was $517 million in 1999.
A. T-Mobile Park can support 47,929 fans.
A. T-Mobile Park is located in Seattle, Washington, United States.
