![]() (A major complaint about the stadium’s predecessor, the Kingdome, was that it prevented fans from enjoying the beauty of the region due to its tomb-like design.) The ends of the field are left uncovered, as the design team wanted to provide memorable views of the Seattle skyline at the north end, and views of T-Mobile Park and Mount Rainier at the south end. They also considered the somewhat soggy climate of Seattle and included a shell-like roof structure that protects 70% of the seats from the elements. This brings the fans closer to the action than at most stadiums. The stadium was built on a very small footprint, so designers pioneered the use of cantilevered seating. The design of the stadium, the pageantry and traditions of the supporter’s groups, and the level of talent on the pitch all add up to a very enjoyable experience at Sounders games. Lumen Field does allow single serving foods to be brought into the venue. Items include popcorn ($2), hot dogs ($3), Coca-Cola brand sodas in 12-ounce cans ($4), 12-ounce Budweiser brand beers in a can ($5), and for $7 you can choose from a 12-ounce Elysian Craft Beer, a nine-ounce BABE wine or a 12-ounce Virtue Cider. Lumen Field also offers a shortlist of value menu items for those on a budget. Pub food and craft beer selections are offered at the Beardslee Public House, the Brougham Beer Hall, Craft House, and Elysian Brewing Company stand. The Pacific Northwest is also known for its culture of craft brewing. International flavors are available at Din Tai Fung, Premiere Meat Pies, and Cantina. Seattle is a foodie haven, and local restaurants are represented at stands including Night Market, Hempler’s Hot Dogs, Pacific NW Marketplace, Ivar’s, Beecher’s Mac and Cheese, and ULI’s Sausage House. The stadium has 48 different food vendors, covering everything from Pacific Northwest cuisine, hometown favorites, foods from the International District to stadium standards, pub foods, and a value menu…oh, and of course, Starbuck’s. If you cannot find something you like to eat at Lumen Field, you are not likely to find a place you like anywhere. The stadium has 111 suites and 7,000 club seats. Capacity is typically expanded for the rivalry games against the Timbers or Whitecaps or playoff games. ![]() Lumen Field has a capacity of 67,000, but for Sounders matches the capacity typically is limited to the lower bowl and can hold 37,722. Most stadium signage has been changed to reflect this, but due to the immense cost of changing the name on the roof of the stadium, the CenturyLink name remains in place. CenturyLink has rebranded itself as Lumen Technologies. This was not the result of a new stadium sponsorship agreement. ![]() CenturyLink Field changed its name to Lumen Field in November 2020. The Sounders have played at their current home since 2009. Seattle has two major rivalries with their Pacific Northwest neighbors in the form of the Portland Timbers and the Vancouver Whitecaps FC. They have won two MLS Cups (20), and the Supporters Shield for best regular season record in 2014. The Seattle Sounders FC has been one of the premier clubs in the MLS over the last two decades. Names Change…But The Fan Experience Remains The Same ![]()
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