T-Mobile Park Overview
Nothing beats a summer day in Seattle. With 15-plus hours of sunshine, snow-capped mountains in all directions, and the glistening Puget Sound, a trip to Seattle to catch a Mariners game at T-Mobile Park is a must for any baseball fan. You can spy the Olympic Mountains in the distance from the upper deck while having your pick of local stadium cuisine, like the fresh crab-topped fries, dumplings from Din Tai Fung, or Japanese Curry from the new Tamari Bar. We also have a great selection of craft brews and some of the best wines in the country that you can sample at the stadium wine bar. T-Mobile Park is a unique place that is sure to stand out on your trek around the MLB ballparks.
Our five-part guide to T-Mobile Park will help you plan the perfect trip to see baseball in Seattle. We’ll cover:
- Travel: Getting to Seattle
- Lodging: Where you should stay in Seattle
- Local Transit: How you should get around the city
- Ticketing/Seating/Premium: Where to sit, how to buy, and whether to opt for premium seating
- Gameday: What to do before/during/after the game
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Why you should visit T-Mobile Park
Unique Food Options
Seattle is a fresh seafood haven, and you can choose from classics like crab cakes, clam chowder, and fish and chips to sushi, poke, and more.
Scenic Atmosphere
T-Mobile Park with the roof down is truly beautiful. If you can plan around the weather to ensure the roof will be open, do it and take in the sights.
Seattle Summer Weather
It may rain all winter in Seattle, but summer is nothing but sunshine & 15 hours of daylight – perfect baseball weather.
The Pen
Looking for the party? Well, on a weekend night, you’ll find it in the outfield in The Pen, where everyone brings the energy.
Gameday Environment
There’s a good bar scene outside the ballpark, and the locals take advantage by getting their pre and post-game on.
How many games should you see?
To best experience “The House That Griffey Built,” we recommend trying to see three games. There are enough unique seating experiences and food choices to justify a long weekend of baseball. Spend one game sipping margaritas and eating chips and guac at Edgar’s Cantina in left field on their general admission railing. Next game, hit the ‘Pen and sip local craft beer while enjoying bullpen views. Spend your final game sitting in the upper deck to enjoy the sunset with views of Puget Sound and the Olympic Mountains in the background.
When should you go to T-Mobile Park?
Unless you’re visiting for a particular series or opponent, try to time your visit with the weather. While the winters are temperate and never get too cold, they are very wet. Temperatures rise to the high 40s by late March and April, but rainy weather continues through the spring. If you want to spend a picturesque day at T-Mobile Park, consider visiting from July through September – you’ll have plenty of sunshine and warm weather. But if you need to come earlier, fear not: our retractable roof will make sure that you’re watching baseball in comfort. You just may not get the full Seattle experience when you’re exploring the city.
In terms of opponents, the series against the Astros, the Red Sox, and the Phillies will be the toughest tickets, so if you’re on a budget or are looking for specific seats, you’ll want to shop a little earlier for those games. But in general, T-Mobile Park always has tickets available because it’s a huge venue. The Mariners recently dropped prices for tickets, food, and even beer in an effort to make games more affordable, so if you want to save money, consider visiting for a midweek value game.
Where T-Mobile Park is located
T-Mobile Park is just south of the historic Pioneer Square neighborhood in SoDo (South of Downtown). T-Mobile is across the street from Lumen Field, home of the Seattle Seahawks, and the area is home to several sports bars and restaurants that pack with fans before each game. The area is reachable by car, bus, Seattle Light Rail, and Water Taxi. T-Mobile Park is just 1.5 miles from popular downtown attractions like Pike Place Public Market.
The stadium setup is fairly unique in that it feels like a genuinely urban setting but has the added bonus of being right on the Seattle waterfront. A handful of paid parking garages and street parking are available both north and south of the stadium.
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