T-Mobile Park facts for kids
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Safeco Field in 2007
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 T-Mobile Park
Location in Downtown Seattle
T-Mobile Park
Location in Washington (state)
T-Mobile Park
Location in the United States
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| Former names | Safeco Field (1999–2018) |
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| Address | 1250 First Avenue South |
| Location | Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Coordinates | 47°35′28″N 122°19′59″W / 47.591°N 122.333°W |
| Public transit | Stadium  King Street Station |
| Owner | Washington State Major League Baseball Stadium Public Facilities District |
| Operator | Washington State Major League Baseball Stadium Public Facilities District |
| Capacity | Baseball: 47,929 Football: 30,144 |
| Record attendance | WrestleMania XIX 54,097 |
| Field size | Left Field – 331 ft (101 m) Left-Center – 378 ft (115 m) Center Field – 401 ft (122 m) Right-Center – 381 ft (116 m) Right Field – 326 ft (99 m) Backstop – 69 ft (21 m)  |
| Surface | Kentucky Blue Grass / Perennial Ryegrass blend |
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| Broke ground | March 8, 1997 |
| Opened | July 15, 1999 |
| Construction cost | $517 million ($909 million in 2022 dollars ) |
| Architect | NBBJ 360 Architecture |
| Project manager | The Vosk Group LLP |
| Structural engineer | Magnusson Klemencic Associates |
| Services engineer | Flack + Kurtz Inc. |
| General contractor | Hunt-Kiewit |
| Main contractors | The Erection Company Inc. |
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| Seattle Mariners (MLB) (1999–present) Seattle Bowl (NCAA) (2001) |
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T-Mobile Park is a famous baseball park located in Seattle, Washington. It is the home field for the Seattle Mariners, a team in Major League Baseball (MLB). The park first opened its doors in 1999. It took the place of the Mariners' previous stadium, which was called the Kingdome.
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How the Park Got Its Name
When the stadium first opened, it was known as Safeco Field. This name came from a company called Safeco Insurance, which is based in Seattle. They signed a 20-year agreement to have their name on the stadium.
After 2018, the agreement with Safeco ended, and they decided not to renew it. Then, the Mariners team made a new deal with a wireless company called T-Mobile US. This new agreement is for 25 years. The stadium officially became T-Mobile Park on January 1, 2019.
Fun Facts About T-Mobile Park
T-Mobile Park is known for its cool features. It has a special retractable roof. This means the roof can open and close. It's great because games can be played outdoors when the weather is nice. If it rains, the roof can close to keep everyone dry.
The stadium also has a beautiful view of the city skyline and the water. It's a popular spot for baseball fans to watch games and enjoy the atmosphere.
What Can You Do at the Park?
Besides watching baseball games, T-Mobile Park has lots of things for visitors. There are many food stands with different kinds of snacks and meals. You can find everything from classic hot dogs to more unique options.
The park also has team stores where you can buy gear. You can get jerseys, hats, and other items to support the Seattle Mariners. It's a great place to experience a live baseball game.
Images for kids
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T-Mobile Park under construction in 1998. The Kingdome is visible in the background.
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View from high left field corner in July 2008.
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Retractable roof open, July 2008
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Satellite photo of T-Mobile Park
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A view of CenturyLink Field, T-Mobile Park and Mount Rainier from the top of the Space Needle.
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T-Mobile Park's main entrance.
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Left Field Entrance.
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A view looking west-southwest.
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An exterior view of T-Mobile Park
See also
In Spanish: T-Mobile Park para niños
