A Sports Lovers Guide to Experiencing Seattles Wet, Vibrant and Artsy Scene

Seattle is a city that has something for everyone. With its lush greenery, innovative technology industry, thriving arts, and progressive mindset, its no wonder many people choose to call this place home. And for those who love sports or simply want to experience the local culture through athletic competition, Seattle offers plenty of options.

For starters, theres CenturyLink Field (800 Occidental Ave S), home of the Seattle Seahawks football team. This stadium boasts an impressive history of playoff runs and championship victories (including a Super Bowl win in 2014). Come game day, fans flood the streets around Pioneer Square dressed in their best blue and green gear ready to cheer on their beloved Hawks.

If baseball is more your speed, then be sure to check out TMobile Park (1250 1st Avenue South) where you will find the legendary Mariners holding court on their diamondshaped playground. As one of the founding members of Major League Baseballs American League in 1901 (known as The Pilots back then), this team has become synonymous with summertime fun since moving into this modern ballpark in 1999.

But lets not forget about soccer! At Lumen Field (800 Occidental Ave S) yes it shares space with CenturyLink you can catch Sounders FC games while surrounded by some pretty passionate supporters known as The Emerald City Supporters cheering on at every turn. Founded just over a decade ago in 2007 as an expansion team into Major League Soccer league play under former NFL executive Brian Schmetzer.

Now if youre looking for something truly unique and exhilarating try learning about hydroplane racing at Lake Washington which starts at Genesee Park & Playfield across I90 from Mercer Island.

No matter what type of sporting event tickles your fancy whether it be football, baseball, soccer or hydroplane racing Seattle has a sports scene that is sure to delight and entertain. So grab your tickets, wear appropriate clothes for the elements yes even indoors sometimes , get ready to join in on the fun.

Websites and Twitter:

Seahawks: https://www.seahawks.com/ (@Seahawks)

Mariners: https://www.mlb.com/mariners (@Mariners)

Sounders FC: https://www.soundersfc.com/ (@SoundersFC)

Seafair (hydroplane racing): https://seafair.com/events/hydroplaneraces #HydrosAtHome