Tailgating at Lumen Field
Tailgater Supply ยท Game-day sheetRules last verified Oct 14, 2026 against seahawks.com and lumenfield.com. Rules change; check the official pages the week of the game.
Notailgating on stadium property
3 hrsbefore kickoff: indoor pregame
2 hrsgates open before kickoff
Link3 light rail stations nearby
Getting in
- Link light rail
- Line 1 and Line 2. Stadium, International District/Chinatown and Pioneer Square stations are all close.
- Sounder
- Game trains run for most games to King Street Station, a football field from the stadium.
- Stadium parking
- North Lot and the garage are sold out to season pass holders. No single-game passes, and no tailgating.
- Other garages
- The team suggests Union Station Garage on 4th Ave S or the Mariners Garage by T-Mobile Park.
- RV / bus
- No RV parking at Lumen Field.
- Drop-off
- Passenger and accessible drop-off at S Charles St and Occidental Ave S, reached from 1st Ave S.
- Rideshare
- King St and Occidental on the north side, or Royal Brougham Way and Occidental on the south.
Getting out
- Ride Link. Stadium, International District/Chinatown and Pioneer Square stations are all close. Trains will be packed, so be patient.
- Catch Sounder. Game trains run for most games from King Street Station, a football field from the stadium.
- Rideshare from the official stops. King St and Occidental, or Royal Brougham Way and Occidental. Pick a meeting spot before kickoff.
Skip this: Shove onto the first train. Head back toward Pioneer Square and let the platforms clear. Downtown was built for this.
The rules
- Tailgating
- Not permitted anywhere on Lumen Field property.
- Nearby
- The team points tailgaters to a lot at 8th and Holgate, about a 10-minute walk south.
- Pregame
- Ticketmaster Tailgate in the Event Center, 3 hours before kickoff, game ticket required.
- Alcohol
- A 21+ sports bar at Ticketmaster Tailgate. No outside drinks except factory-sealed water.
- Outside food
- Single-serving food in a clear plastic bag, or a pizza in its box.
- Not allowed
- Coolers, large backpacks, cans and glass, and smoking or vaping of any kind.
- Payment
- Cashless: cards and phone pay. Cash-to-card kiosks are on site.
- Re-entry
- Until kickoff. After kickoff, no re-entry.
- Bags at the gate
- Clear, up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches, a 1-gallon freezer bag or a clear backpack with 2 pockets or fewer, plus a clutch up to 4.5 x 6.5 inches.
- Gates open
- 2 hours before kickoff for general ticket holders.
Official pages
- Seahawks transportation guide: seahawks.com/game-day/transportation/
- Ticketmaster Tailgate: seahawks.com/game-day/ticketmaster-tailgate/
- Seahawks gameday policies: seahawks.com/game-day/gameday-policies/
- Prohibited items and clear bag policy: seahawks.com/game-day/gameday-policies/prohibited-items/
- Lumen Field parking and transportation: lumenfield.com/plan-your-visit/parking-transportation
The full guide: tailgatersupply.com/blogs/stadium-guides/tailgating-at-lumen-field-seattle