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Tailgating at Lumen Field

Tailgater Supply ยท Game-day sheet

Rules 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

  1. Ride Link. Stadium, International District/Chinatown and Pioneer Square stations are all close. Trains will be packed, so be patient.
  2. Catch Sounder. Game trains run for most games from King Street Station, a football field from the stadium.
  3. 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

The full guide: tailgatersupply.com/blogs/stadium-guides/tailgating-at-lumen-field-seattle