Kingdome Stadium
Former domed stadium in Seattle, demolished 2000
The former Kingdome housed Seattle's Mariners and Seahawks until its implosion in 2000; sports fans visit the site for memory and to tour nearby modern stadiums.
Kingdome at a Glance#
Address: Former site: South Royal Brougham Way / 1st Ave S, downtown Seattle, WA (approximate)
About Kingdome#
The Kingdome was a multi-purpose domed stadium in Seattle, Washington, United States, that opened in 1976 and was demolished in 2000. It served as the city’s covered, large-capacity venue for professional sports and major events.
The stadium hosted the NFL’s Seattle Seahawks, Major League Baseball’s Seattle Mariners and the NBA’s Seattle SuperSonics at different times, and could accommodate roughly 66,000 spectators for football. It also staged concerts and other mass events during its lifetime.
Built to provide a year-round, all-weather home for Seattle’s major teams, the Kingdome closed in 1999 and was removed by implosion in March 2000. The site was subsequently redeveloped and is now occupied by newer sports facilities that host the city’s professional teams.
Located in the SoDo/downtown area of Seattle near Interstate 5, the Kingdome was sited to serve the central business district and adjacent neighborhoods.
- Demolition date: Demolished by controlled implosion on March 26, 2000, an event widely reported and photographed.
- Capacity and use: Seating capacity was approximately 66,000 for American football; it served as a multiuse venue for NFL, MLB and NBA teams.
How to Get to Kingdome#
The former Kingdome footprint is in Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood, south of downtown. From downtown, walk south along 1st Avenue or take the Sound Transit Link light rail to Stadium Station (two stops south of Westlake) and walk west a few blocks. Driving: access via I-5 southbound to the S Royal Brougham Way exit; parking is now for nearby stadiums and events.
Tips for Visiting Kingdome#
- Visit the memorial plaque and photo panels at T-Mobile Park's public areas - they mark the Kingdome's footprint and demolition timeline.
- Go early on a game day to see the empty lot and the remaining curb marks before the area fills with fans and traffic.
- Bring a map or GPS: the old Kingdome footprint is now integrated into several modern stadiums and parking lots; it's easy to miss if driving fast.
Best Time to Visit Kingdome#
The best time to explore the Kingdome site is in drier months when city walking is comfortable; avoid Seahawks game days if seeking solitude.
Weather & Climate near Kingdome#
Kingdome's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (962 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 132 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 103 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.1h |
| March | Poor | 4° - 12° | 6° | 102 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 15° | 8° | 71 mm | overcast | 82% | 3.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 44 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.4 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 38 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Ideal | 13° - 24° | 18° | 23 mm | some cloud | 77% | 3.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 19° | 29 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 14.1h |
| September | Very Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 43 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Good | 7° - 16° | 11° | 80 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 4° - 10° | 5° | 141 mm | overcast | 89% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 156 mm | overcast | 90% | 3.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
