The Seattle Seahawks have been playing football games since 1976. In that time they have played in a few different stadiums, and now play at CenturyLink Field. We all know the story of how the team started out as an expansion franchise in 1976, but what about their first stadium? What was it like? How did it look? This article will take you back to those early days and give you a glimpse into what life was like for these young players as they learned to become NFL pros.
If you’re a die-hard Seahawk fan this is one for your collection! If not, maybe someone on your holiday list would be interested in reading about how things were done before all the modern luxuries we enjoy today.
The Kingdome was demolished in 2000 to make way for the new stadium where
the Seahawks play now, CenturyLink Field. It certainly was a different time for this team and for football fans everywhere.
So let’s back up to 1976, when the stadium had just been completed and the Seahawks were making their way into professional football history books. The Kingdome sat on a 130-acre site in Seattle off of Interstate 5, with 75,000 seats. It was also home to the Mariners baseball team, but football games were what mattered most at this point. The Kingdome cost $67 million dollars to build and was owned by the state of Washington. It had a Teflon-coated fiberglass fabric roof that weighed roughly 19 million pounds, which was built to have the strength of a six-inch thick concrete shell, but with one-third of the weight. This made it possible for the roof to be built without any internal support columns, so there weren’t obstructions on the playing field. It had air pressure that would push against the Teflon fabric roof during heavy winds, and fans can remember that it would often rattle and vibrate during a game. So the Kingdome was not an ideal stadium to watch football games, but it got the job done!
CenturyLink Field is a multi-purpose stadium that hosts both the Seahawks and Sounders FC soccer
team. It’s located in Seattle and is one of the most state-of-the-art stadiums in all of football.
The Seahawks home stadium was built to honor the Seattle fans and make the game-day experience something worth remembering for years to come. This stadium cost $430 million dollars and has a capacity of 69,000 people. It’s also LEED Silver certified, which means it’s one of the greenest stadiums in North America.
CenturyLink Field has a lot to offer for both players and fans alike. The color scheme is made up of mostly Seahawks blue and neon green, with accents done in lime green. This makes for an exciting atmosphere on game days.
Conclusion
The Seattle Seahawks have played in three stadiums over the years, with the most recent being CenturyLink Field. Read on to explore what these stadiums looked like and how they changed as we moved into a new century! In 1976, when the franchise was just beginning its life of success, it played at Qwest Field (later renamed Safeco). From 1982-1997, Kingdome served as their home stadium until it was demolished after falling into disrepair. Starting in 2002, games were held at Husky Stadium while construction continued on CenturyLink Field from 2003-2007. After thirteen seasons there since opening day 2008, fans are sounding off about improvements for this premier venue. What do you think? Share your thoughts below or