One of the best settings for a sporting event in the nation…read more The proximity to the city definitely can be a downside if you're thinking about traffic, but I've had even worst traffic experiences at stadiums that were out in the boonies too. So that's probably hard to do for any stadiums anywhere. What's remarkable is the food and the liveliness it has during event days. Inside the stadium, of course, but even the outside and heck, the entire mile of a walk to the stadium itself is just energized with people hanging out and grabbing food. It cannot be understated how well the environment is out here. Of course, the stadium itself is a state of the art facility and probably one of the loudest acoustically. I think I heard it was specifically engineered for that? Don't quote me on that but it really does get loud out there, and I love it. Biased as I am, having lived here my entire life, this place is arguably the best setting in the world in my heart.

For a big stadium pop/folk show like Ed Sheeran's LOOP Tour, built on looping, live layering, and…read morehuge sing-alongs, Lumen Field delivered the goods. Scale, energy, and that classic Pacific Northwest night under the arches. When the crowd is locked in and the songs are big enough to fill the place, it really shines. That said, the acoustics aren't great for quieter or more nuanced moments (stadium echo is real here), and getting in and out can be a pain, especially by transit. The light-rail mess after this show didn't help. If you care more about atmosphere and hits than perfect sound, you'll leave happy. If you're sensitive to echo or prefer intimate acoustics, maybe stick to smaller venues. Sheeran keeps coming back for a reason though--this place works for his style of stadium intimacy, even if it's not a sonic paradise.

Finally a ballpark that seems to beat Wrigley. My wife is from Seattle and I ended up there an…read moreextra day and was able to squeeze in half the game before my flight. Seats are so great. I was about a dozen or so rows behind home plate and sat a few rows futher back thinking it couldn't seem as close as they make it seem. They make the best ballpark experience. The design is nice and made me rethink my whole "retractable roof" takes away from atmosphere opinion from Chase Field in Arizona. Food, drink, and shopping options are great. The staff is very friendly as are fans. The salmon race is fun to watch and Mariner Moose is adorable. It was Star Wars night so it was fun to see the storm trooper and Darth Vader as well as Mariner Moose being dressed. Mariners scored well in first two innings but Yankees caught up with my former Cardinal favorite Paul Goldschmidt giving Yankees the lead. Then I was out of there. Oh well.

A good park. Unfortunately, a combination of factors, some park-related, some fan-related,…read moredetracted from our experience. Background Attended an August Saturday late-afternoon game, the Mariners played the Cubs. Sat in field level, first base side. Sunny weather, temperatures in the low 70's, and a great finish, the M's came from two runs down in the 9th to win on a walk-off homer. Sold-out field. Who could ask for anything better, right? Stadium Warning, gripes follow! You may wish to skip past the next couple or so paragraphs. We arrived early, as we always do when we visit a park for the first-time. Two gates open 2 hours before game time - we happened to line up for the Pen entrance simply because it was the closest. Several minutes later as our part of the queue approached the entry a security employee (I think) walked up and asked if we had T-Mobile accounts. Unthinkingly we answered honestly, "nope". He said "follow me", then "this line is only for T-Mobile customers". Now I've since searched and haven't found this posted as such anywhere on-line or at the park. Were we scammed? Possibly, but by the time I realized this we'd been escorted out of line. So off to the end of the Center Field gate line, and, several more minutes later, we're finally in. Then, partway around the concourse we're stopped again. It so happens that only a portion of the park opens two hours early, most of it opens a half-hour later. So we find ourselves being pushed and jostled while huddled in an unorganized mass of people for several more minutes. In the many, many stadiums I've visited in my life I have never had such issues. T-Mobile, if you have limited access entrances, ADVERTISE them! And whether early or later, just open the entire park at the same time. The mess we stood in was truly a public safety concern. Finally, not the fault of T-Mobile or the Seattle Mariners, but our seats happened to be around a group of fans who had clearly enjoyed a few too many fine beverages and/or other products. A shame, because their raucous behavior detracted from our and I'm sure many other fans' enjoyment of the game. I know, attend enough games these days and you'll run into a few such vibe-killers. Doesn't make a person feel any better when it happens to them, or you. Other than that, it's a scenic park, especially for one which has right field closed off for the "not a roof". Food So many great food choices, certainly the best I've visited. Salt & Straw ice cream! Sumo dogs! Seafood, Mexican (chapulines!) Detroit-style gourmet pizza, fancy cocktails, to name just a few options. But choose quickly! By the fourth inning of our game the concourses were filled and every good vendor had a very long line of customers. What's Unusual So that retractable "not a roof" is actually an umbrella. It closes to keep the rain out but leaves the sides of the park open to the elements. Cool! Summary I've read several articles that place T-Mobile among the very best major league parks. Unfortunately, our experience didn't meet that high standard. Still, a very good place to see a game.

I'm more a fan of smaller venues, but for a big arena, climate pledge is pretty nice. Most staff…read moreare helpful and nice. There are good food and drink options, including some self serve. Restrooms are usually clean and the improvements done for climate pledge are a big improvement over previous key arena. Sound for concerts is good.

My most recent concerts here have been Deftones and 5SOS, and I had a great experience both times!…read more Experience: (4/5) If there are any issues regarding management or security here, I truly have not felt it. During both my most recent concerts, security was extremely organized and let people in, in an orderly yet timely fashion. Tons of great spots to take photos. Seats are easy to find, especially with ushers everywhere incase you need help. The food is expensive but that goes for every venue. My cousin got the garlic fries with chicken strips, but tell me why they were the best garlic fries I've ever had??? Overall, I feel like Climate Pledge consistently does a good job and I will definitely be back for another concert. Other notes: Public transit is free if you have an event here! Look up transportation instructions and it should tell you how to activate it. This includes bus fare, the link, the monorail, and more both to and from.

The Tacoma Dome is a large multipurpose arena in downtown Tacoma that handles events at scale in a…read moreway that larger, more modern venues sometimes fail to do. I walked into a space where the dome format gives the building a distinctive character that sets it apart from the standard rectangular arena. For a concert, the circular layout meant sightlines were generally workable from most positions in the building. I saw TWICE here, and the show was the kind of performance that fills a space like this in the right way. The production was large enough to justify the venue size, and the floor area in particular delivered the energy that a show like this builds toward. The acoustics in the dome held up better than the building's age might suggest, and the sound carried clearly enough that the vocal and instrumental mix came through without the muddiness that dome venues can sometimes produce. Getting into the venue moved at a reasonable pace even with a full house. Security was present and effective without being intrusive, and the entry process at a sold out show was more organized than I expected. The concession variety was solid and the food lines, while long during peak windows like opener breaks, moved steadily enough. Seating on the upper levels had a comfort issue for taller people, with the sightline angles and seat spacing working better for average height than for anyone over six feet. The main screen visibility also dropped off depending on my position relative to center, so seats closer to the floor or directly facing the stage tend to offer a more complete visual experience. Transit access is one of the practical strengths of the venue, with bus and light rail connections close enough that driving and parking is optional rather than necessary. For a large arena show in the Pacific Northwest, the Tacoma Dome remains one of the more reliable options in the region.

I can't believe I have never been here prior to my recent visit for the Ado Hibana tour…read more I thought the venue was just okay. It obviously is much older than the stadiums / arenas in Seattle. It kinda felt like I was in a big gym. Our seats weren't that great or expensive but we had a great view of the stage and we did not feel like we were that far away. Seats were fairly comfortable too. The parking situation is a bit of a mess and it's a horrible place to drive to and back. There is no easy way to get there. You will be dealing with horrible traffic and there will be lots of constructions going on in the summer time. If my favorite artists decide to perform here in the future, I would not hesitate to come back but Tacoma dome is definitely not my favorite venue for events.

One of the coolest places to visit in Seattle. There are year round attractions like MOPOP, IMAX,…read moreSpace needle, Chihuly museum plus yearly events like Bumbershoot, beer festivals and the Seattle Kraken. Something for everyone here.

Had a great time enjoying the fountain in a hot day like today. This was the first time we come to…read morethis area

Good venue. My son's middle school track team goes there to race other teams. The venue was good…read moreand the concession stand were perfectly fine. overall the place was clean and nice I recommend this place.

Hands down the best sports facility that is not for the professionals in the PNW that I have been…read moreto. My son goes to various of sports facilities all through the area and this place is bar none the favorite of them all for me. The track is perfect, the astroturf is done correctly. i can not complain and even though it's about 12-14 miles away it's worth the drive that is for sure!

I was here for the Metallica concert and had a great experience. Lumen Field is a huge venue, but…read moreeverything was well organized and easy to navigate. It was simple to find our section and seats, and there were plenty of food and drink options throughout the stadium. Even with such a large crowd, everything moved smoothly. Overall, a very good place for a big concert or event.

First time at Lumen Field for a concert. Came to see Ed Sheeran. This place is huge! Plenty of…read moresignage leading you where you need to go. I had seats way up high. Despite that the seats were fairly comfortable for a stadium. Cup holders in front behind the seat in front of me. Definitely steep stairs in the 300 sections. Bathroom was clean and typical high priced food and beverages. Exiting was pretty gnarly on a crowd of thousands. Just follow the signs. Would I would see a show again, yes! SYOY!

Great college stadium with stunning views of the lake. This stadium is known for its high decibel…read morecrowd noise. This is due to the design of the roof effectively trapping the noise. This stadium features a U-shaped design and located right on the shores of Lake Washington. We've attended numerous Husky games have always had a great time. Staff members are cheerful and friendly. Concession stand prices are astronomical, which is to be expected. They do have a solid selection beverages and food. Tailgating and sailgating are time honored tradition at Husky stadium given the promixity to Lake Washington. Getting to the games is now easier with the light rail stop directly outside the stadium. Both Metro and Sound Transit have bus routes near the stadium. The most common strategy is to drive and park near or on University Avenue and walk through the UW campus. This stadium is convenient and a ton of fun.

It is appropriately named "The Greatest Setting in College Football" - the views, the fan base, and…read morethe decibel level are all top notch! Go DaWgs!

This is a multi-purpose sports and entertainment venue in Everett, Washington. Great venue for…read moreconcerts, hockey games, graduation,etc. From our seat, we could see the graduates as they walked in and when they went up when their name was called. There are restaurants nearby to eat at before the graduation. Parking is limited near the arena with street parking so plan to arrive early to find parking!

A decent multi-purpose arena. Came here with friends for a comedy show and thoroughly enjoyed the…read moreevent. This arena is the home of the Everett Silvertips and hosts various concerts, events, trade shows,etc. The main floor converts into an ice rink. There's also a conference center complete with meeting rooms and large ballroom. Arena seating comfort is and the forward facing angle allows for a clear view of the main floor or stage. There are some concession stands serving hotdogs, popcorn, nachos, pizza, and drinks. They even have beer and cider. Pricing is on the higher end, which is expected. The arena is located in downtown Everett. Parking is available via Snohomish County Parking Garage, Republic Parking, Everpark Parking Garage, or street level.

Shoreline Stadium was my home track and field when I ran track the spring of 2007 for Shorewood…read moreHigh School. It also served as the home field for the school's soccer and football games. My first introduction with the competition space was when I was a little girl and my soccer team volunteered to be ball girls for the high school girl's soccer team game(s). We would run and retrieve the ball for the players when it went too far out of bounds. Running track and field here consisted of two types: 1) practice and 2) competition. It was a nice venue for both, especially practice. At the time, the high school did not have a track with marked lines, so training here allowed us to practice running turns with a waterfall start and improve upon maintaining lane positioning while running. I ran middle distance and fortunately the sprinters and hurdlers had a different starting area that did not conflict with my training group practicing our starts. Throwers and jumpers had their own areas as well. It was fun to have practices and competitions where different disciplines could be active at the same time.