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    Seahawks sideline: about 133–137 · upper value: 300s, rows A–E

    Where the 100, 200 and 300 levels sit around the field, which side is the Seahawks bench, how rows run, and how the stadium changes for concerts.

    By the Good Seats editorial teamUpdated How we research
    Lumen Field in Seattle, WA
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    Parking, bag policy, transit and history are on the main Lumen Field guide.

    The short version: a U-shaped bowl with an open north end

    For a Seahawks game, the most sought-after seats at Lumen Field are lower-level sideline sections on the west side, behind the Seahawks bench, and the strongest value is the front five rows of the 300-level sideline. Two independent seating guides place the Seahawks sideline in front of roughly sections 133 to 137 and the visitors' sideline in front of sections 108 to 110.

    The stadium is a U: grandstands along both sidelines and the south end, with the north end open and framed by the scoreboard tower and the Hawks' Nest bleachers. Seats stack in three tiers:

    • 100 level: the lower bowl on all three enclosed sides, plus the north-end seats below the tower.
    • 200 level: the club level, concentrated along the sidelines. Seating guides list the club sections as 231 to 239 on the Seahawks side and 205 to 213 on the opposite side.
    • 300 level: the upper deck, cantilevered over the club level so its front rows sit unusually close to the field.

    The Lumen Field venue guide covers the roof, transit and bag policy; this page goes section by section.

    100 level: sidelines, end zone and the Hawks' Nest

    The lower level wraps the field on three sides. Seating guides group it this way:

    • Sideline sections: roughly 106 to 112 on the east (visitors) side and 133 to 138 on the west (Seahawks) side. Lower-level sideline seats are sold as Charter Seats, a label for prime sideline locations without club extras.
    • Corners: sections such as 104, 105, 113 and 114, and 130, 131, 139 and 140.
    • South end zone: roughly sections 118 to 126.
    • North end: the sections below the scoreboard tower and the Hawks' Nest, a bleacher section of about 3,000 seats known as the loudest part of the stadium.

    Lower-level rows start at A near the field. Seating guides describe the sideline sections running from A to Z and continuing beyond Z, and end sections running to double letters. Several end sections are split by a walkway. For football, rows high enough to look over the benches, roughly row 15 and up, give the clearest view.

    300 level: the walkway at row E

    The upper level is where Lumen Field differs from most NFL stadiums. Seating guides describe each 300-level section starting with rows A to E, then a walkway, then the main block of rows above it. Because those front rows hang over the club level, they sit closer to the field than upper-deck seats elsewhere, and the first five rows of the upper sidelines are also sold as Charter Seats.

    • Sideline sections: roughly 304 to 312 on the east side and 332 to 340 on the west.
    • End and corner sections: the rest of the ring, with the south-end 300s holding the Toyota Fan Deck in the upper rows of sections 320 and 324.
    • Rows: the larger sideline sections climb to double-letter rows near the top. Seating guides list section 309, near midfield, as rows A to E, a walkway, then F to Z and AA to TT.

    The upper rows are steep. If heights bother you, the rows just above the walkway are a good compromise between view and climb.

    Staying dry and seat numbering

    The roof covers about 70 percent of the seats but leaves the field open. Coverage is best in the upper half of the lower bowl and across the 300 level along the sidelines; seating guides list many 300-level sideline sections as fully covered. The lowest rows of the 100 level, the north end and the Hawks' Nest are the most exposed.

    Within a row, two seating guides agree that seat 1 sits next to the lower-numbered neighboring section: seat 1 in section 316, for example, is beside section 315. Seat numbers in a section therefore rise as you move toward higher section numbers.

    Soccer configuration

    For Seattle Sounders matches, the playing field runs the same direction as football, and the benches sit on the west side. Seating guides place the Sounders bench in front of sections 133 and 134 and the visitors in front of 136 and 137. Most MLS matches use a smaller listed capacity of about 37,700, and bigger matches open more of the bowl, so check which sections are on sale for your match.

    For soccer, midfield sideline seats in the 100 and 200 levels and the front rows of the 300 sideline give the best view of the whole pitch.

    Concerts: where the stage goes

    For stadium concerts, the stage is usually built at one end and the field becomes a floor of numbered sections. Seating guides describe up to 12 floor sections, numbered 1 to 12, with the lower numbers closest to the stage. Sections behind the stage are closed or sold as limited view, and the club sections on the stage end of each sideline can have a side-stage view.

    The strongest fixed seats for an end-stage show are the lower-level sideline sections closer to the stage, angled toward it, and the front rows of the 300 level on the sidelines. The far end of the field is a long way from the stage in a stadium this size; a raised seat on the side usually beats the back of the floor. Tours set their own layouts, so check the seat map for your event.

    Accessible seating

    Wheelchair and companion seating is spread around the stadium. Seating guides note wheelchair positions at the tops of many lower sections and in row E of upper-level sections, at the walkway, where seats can be reached without steps from the concourse; these are sometimes listed with a letter added to the section number. Request accessible seating through the ticket seller and confirm the location before the event; the stadium's guest services can help with wheelchair assistance on the day.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which side is the Seahawks bench at Lumen Field?

    The west side. Two seating guides place the Seahawks sideline in front of roughly sections 133 to 137, with the visitors in front of sections 108 to 110.

    What are the best seats at Lumen Field for a Seahawks game?

    Lower-level sideline sections about 15 rows up or higher, and for value, the first five rows (A to E) of the 300-level sideline, which hang over the club level.

    How are rows numbered in the 300 level at Lumen Field?

    Seating guides describe rows A to E at the front, then a walkway, then the main block of rows above, reaching double-letter rows in the largest sideline sections.

    Which seats at Lumen Field are covered from rain?

    The roof covers about 70 percent of the seats. The 300-level sidelines and the upper half of the lower bowl are best covered; the lowest rows, the north end and the Hawks' Nest are most exposed.

    Where is the Hawks' Nest at Lumen Field?

    In the north end, at the base of the scoreboard tower. It is a bleacher section of about 3,000 seats and the loudest part of the stadium.

    Where is the stage for concerts at Lumen Field?

    Usually at one end of the field, with numbered floor sections in front of it. Check your event's seat map, because each tour sets its own layout.

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