Qwest Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, USA. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer. The complex also consists of the WaMu Theater, a parking garage, and large public plaza. Along with sporting events, the venue hosts concerts, trade shows, and consumer shows.
Voters approved funding for a new stadium and events center in a statewid...
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Qwest Field is a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle, Washington, USA. It serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League and Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer. The complex also consists of the WaMu Theater, a parking garage, and large public plaza. Along with sporting events, the venue hosts concerts, trade shows, and consumer shows.
Voters approved funding for a new stadium and events center in a statewide election held on June 17, 1997. Paul Allen was heavily involved in the design process and emphasized the importance of an open air venue with an intimate atmosphere. Qwest Field has seating for 67,000 and has the capacity to add another 5,000 for special events.
The stadium is notoriously loud during Seahawks games. The noise has contributed to the team's home field advantage and an increase in false start penalties against visiting teams. Qwest Field also hosts college and high school football games.
Qwest Field was also designed for soccer...
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