Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field

About Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field

Watching the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field is one of the best ways to get a feel for Seattle’s sports culture. The stadium is known for its loud home crowd, with the 12s turning regular-season games into a full afternoon or evening event. Its location near Pioneer Square also makes game day easy to build around food and drinks before kickoff. Even if football is not normally your thing, the energy inside the stadium makes a Seahawks home game worth seeing.

When to visit

September through December covers the main Seahawks regular season, with autumn bringing the largest concentration of home games and the full Lumen Field game-day atmosphere.

Spring · Mar, Apr, May

Spring falls outside the Seahawks regular season, so you will not normally find NFL games taking place at Lumen Field. The stadium remains active with other sports, concerts and events, while the surrounding Pioneer Square and stadium district stay busy throughout the year. Seattle’s spring weather is mild but often wet, with temperatures gradually improving through April and May. If the Seahawks are the main reason for visiting, however, it is better to plan for later in the year.

Summer · Jun, Jul, Aug

Summer is mostly the build-up to football season. Seahawks preseason games usually begin in August, giving fans a chance to see the team at Lumen Field before the regular season starts. Seattle also has some of its driest and warmest weather at this time, which makes getting around the stadium district much easier. Crowds generally increase once preseason begins, but the atmosphere is still more relaxed than during an important regular-season home game.

Autumn · Sep, Oct, Nov

Autumn is the main season for seeing the Seahawks at Lumen Field. The regular season begins in September, and October and November typically bring several home games, including divisional matchups and occasional primetime fixtures. Expect much bigger crowds around Pioneer Square, packed public transport and plenty of Seahawks gear throughout the area. Weather becomes cooler and wetter as the season progresses, so a waterproof jacket is useful, especially for games later in autumn.

Winter · Dec, Jan, Feb

Winter covers the closing stretch of the NFL regular season, and home games in December can carry more importance as teams push for playoff positions. Lumen Field remains busy even in cold and wet conditions, and late-season games often have an especially intense atmosphere. Seattle winters are chilly and rainy rather than severely cold, though occasional snow is possible. Playoff games may extend the Seahawks schedule into January, but those depend on the team's results and are never guaranteed.

Weather Highlights

Summer high
25°C / 77°F
Winter low
3°C / 37°F
Rain
156 days
Snow
5 days

Location

Getting There

From downtown Seattle, head south toward Pioneer Square and Lumen Field at 800 Occidental Avenue South. Stadium and International District/Chinatown light rail stations are both nearby, and public transport is generally easier than driving through game-day traffic.