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Lumen Field

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lumen Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States. It opened in 2002 on the site of the former Kingdome and is home to the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League, Seattle Sounders FC of MLS, and Seattle Reign FC of the NWSL. The venue has undergone several naming-rights changes, most recently becoming Lumen Field in 2020, and is located near T-Mobile Park in the SoDo/Pioneer Square area.

History

Lumen Field opened in 2002 after replacing the Kingdome on the same site. It has been renamed several times under naming-rights agreements, adopting the Lumen Field name in 2020.

Tenants and uses

The stadium hosts American football and soccer, including regular-season and postseason matches. Its primary tenants are the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC, and Seattle Reign FC.

Design and capacity

Lumen Field is an open-air stadium with a horseshoe-shaped configuration and a roof covering much of the seating. Its capacity changes depending on the event and sport: 68,740 for NFL games and 37,722 for most MLS matches.

Ownership and financing

The stadium is owned by the Washington State Public Stadium Authority. Sources describe it as a publicly owned facility built through a combination of public and private funding.

Key facts

  • Lumen Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle’s SoDo/Pioneer Square area.
  • It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC, and Seattle Reign FC.
  • The stadium opened in 2002 on the site of the former Kingdome.
  • Its naming-rights history includes Seahawks Stadium, Qwest Field, and CenturyLink Field.
  • The stadium is publicly owned and was funded through a public-private partnership.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Lumen Field located?
It is in Seattle, Washington, in the United States, 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.
What was Lumen Field called before?
It was previously known as Seahawks Stadium, Qwest Field, and CenturyLink Field.
What is the stadium’s capacity?
It is listed at 68,740 for NFL games and 37,722 for most MLS matches.

References

  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