Seattle Mariners
Venue and travel guide
Venue and location
Address
1250 1st Avenue South
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City
Seattle
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Notes
Retractable roof stadium.
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Phone
(206) 346-4000
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State
WA
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Venue name
T-Mobile Park
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Website
https://www.mlb.com/mariners
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Zip code
98134
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Parking
Overnight
Not allowed
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Payment
Credit/Debit, Mobile Pay
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Premium
Limited VIP parking available
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Public transport
Link Light Rail (Stadium Station), King Street Station for Amtrak & Sounder
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Overview
Multiple garages in SoDo district. Stadium Lot 1 most convenient. ParkWhiz recommended. Arrive early as SoDo traffic can be heavy.
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Towing
Strict enforcement, unauthorized vehicles towed
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Traffic
I-5 and Edgar Martinez Drive during game times
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Entrances
Overview
Gates open 2 hours before first pitch. Main entrance at Edgar Martinez Drive. ADA access at Gate C.
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Public transportation
Airport connection
SeaTac Airport: Link Light Rail directly to SODO Station (30 min, $3.50) — one of MLB's best airport connections
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Best option
Link Light Rail from anywhere — SeaTac Airport to SODO in 30 min for $3.50
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Bus routes
King County Metro Routes 21, 50, 131, 132 serve SODO; multiple routes on 1st Ave S
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Fare
$2.25–$3.50 (ORCA card); $3.25 cash
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Nearest station
SODO Station (Link Light Rail) — 5-min walk from T-Mobile Park
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Rail lines
Link Light Rail (1 Line) — runs from Everett/Lynnwood through Seattle to SeaTac Airport
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Overview
King County Metro buses multiple routes. Link Light Rail to SODO station (1st Ave S). Water Taxi from West Seattle and Vashon Island.
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Tips
Seattle's Link Light Rail is excellent. Pre-game, Pioneer Square and the International District are walkable for food and drinks. Post-game: trains fill instantly — wait 10 min for a less crowded train.
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Walking distance
5 minutes from SODO Station; 10 minutes from Stadium/Chinatown Station
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Shuttles
Accessibility
All Link Light Rail stations fully ADA accessible
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Cost
Link: $2.25–$3.50 (ORCA card); Metro bus: $2.75
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Park ride
SeaTac Airport, Angle Lake, Tukwila, Rainier Beach — all Light Rail park-and-ride stations
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Routes
King County Metro and Sound Transit Link Light Rail serve the area well
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Schedule
Link Light Rail every 6–10 min on game days; extended post-game service
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Bicycles
Rack locations
Edgar Martinez Drive (main entrance), 1st Avenue S (west side), Dave Niehaus Way (south)
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Share cost
$1 unlock + $0.39/min (Lime); day pass options available
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Share provider
Lime and Lyft bikes — multiple stations within 0.5 miles
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Spaces
~80 racks around stadium; secure bike storage in attached garage
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Tips
Seattle has excellent protected bike lanes leading to T-Mobile Park. The waterfront bike path is beautiful. The Duwamish Trail connects from West Seattle.
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Accessibility
Accessible parking
ADA spaces in Edgar Martinez Drive Garage and Lot 2; pre-purchase recommended; elevator access to all levels from garage
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Assistive listening
Assistive listening devices at Guest Services Gate K; FM system compatible
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Contact
Mariners Accessibility: (206) 346-4000; ADA coordinator at Guest Services Gate K
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Dropoff
ADA drop-off at Gate K on Edgar Martinez Drive; accessible path throughout stadium
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Elevators
Elevators at Gates C, G, K, and M serving all seating levels
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Fun fact
T-Mobile Park's retractable roof makes it one of the most accessible weather-friendly stadiums in the Pacific Northwest — Seattle's notoriously wet spring weather is no obstacle for fans.
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Restrooms
Accessible restrooms on every concourse; family restrooms at Gates C and K
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Sensory friendly
Sensory-friendly game offered once per season; quiet room near Gate G; kits at Guest Services
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Service animals
Welcome throughout; relief area outside Gate C on 1st Avenue S
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Wheelchair seating
Accessible seating on all levels; companion seating adjacent; excellent sightlines from ADA sections
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Food and vendors
Cashless
Cashless — credit/debit/mobile pay; cash-to-card kiosks at main gates
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Craft beer
Redhook Brewery, Pike Brewing Company, Elysian Brewing (Seattle), Georgetown Brewing on tap throughout
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Fun fact
T-Mobile Park was one of the first MLB stadiums to offer Dungeness crab as a standard concession item — a nod to the Pacific Northwest seafood culture that defines Seattle dining.
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Local
Ivar's Fish Bar, Ezell's Famous Chicken, local teriyaki vendors, Pike Place Market-inspired seafood options
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Mobile ordering
MLB Ballpark app — mobile ordering available at T-Mobile Park
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Notable stands
Ivar's Fish Bar (main concourse); Elysian Brewing taproom (right field); teriyaki chicken stand; crab chowder bowl stand
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Outside food policy
One sealed water bottle (1 liter) and small soft-sided snack bag allowed
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Signature food
Ivar's clam chowder — a Seattle seafood institution; Dungeness crab sandwiches; teriyaki chicken (Seattle's unofficial food)
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Vegetarian
Veggie teriyaki, salads, hummus plates, cheese pizza, mushroom burger options
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Venue history
Architect
NBBJ Architects; designed as an open-air feel with retractable roof for Seattle rain
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Construction cost
$517 million (1999)
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Famous moments
2001 season: 116 wins (AL record tied with 1906 Cubs); Ichiro's arrival and transformation of baseball; Ken Griffey Jr.'s entire career; Edgar Martinez defining the DH position
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Fun fact
Ichiro Suzuki's 262 hits in 2004 broke George Sisler's 84-year-old record of 257. Ichiro's impact on baseball — bringing Japanese stars to MLB and redefining hitting — is one of the game's great stories. His number was retired by both the Mariners AND the Miami Marlins.
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Opened
1999
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Original capacity
47,116 (original); current 47,929
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Records
116 wins in 2001 — tied for most wins in AL history; Ichiro's 262 hits in 2004 — MLB single-season record
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Renovations
2013: New HD scoreboard; 2018–2019: Outfield renovation adding new social spaces; 2021: Further fan experience upgrades
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Retired numbers
#11 Edgar Martinez, #19 Jay Buhner, #24 Ken Griffey Jr., #42 Jackie Robinson, #51 Ichiro Suzuki
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Venue details
Capacity
47,929
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Center field
401 ft
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Elevation
17 ft above sea level
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Left-center field
378 ft
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Left field
331 ft
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Right-center field
381 ft
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Right field
326 ft
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Roof
Retractable roof
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Surface
Natural Grass (FieldTurf hybrid)
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