SEATTLE — Baseball is back! With the arrival of spring and high expectations for the Mariners, fans will be flocking to T-Mobile Park to watch the city's baseball team play.
Whether it’s your first Seattle Mariners game or you’ve been cheering on the M's since the Kingdome days, here is everything you need to know before going to T-Mobile Park this season.
Transportation and parking
You may be asking, "How do I get to T-Mobile Park?" The ballpark is located at 1250 1st Avenue South in Seattle’s SODO neighborhood. There are several ways to get to the ballpark, but the M’s suggest planning ahead and considering all the transportation options when planning your trip to the game.
Driving: Click here for directions via Google Maps.
Parking: There is a wide range of parking options around SODO, but T-Mobile Park offers three garages near the ballpark.
The Mariners Garage is located on Edgar Martinez Drive South and opens three hours before game time. This garage fills up quickly, so prepurchasing a parking pass is your best bet to securing a spot. Cars are able to park without reserving in advance if space is available.
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The Lumen Field Garage is located on South Royal Brougham Way. The price to park in the garage ranges from $10-$50, according to the Mariners website.
The Union Station Garage South — both the farthest and most affordable — is located on Fourth Avenue South. The garage is a half-mile away from the ballpark, which will take most people around 10 minutes to walk. Prices range from $8-$30.
There are also several parking garages and lots in the Central Business District that “offer very reasonable evening and weekend parking rates,” according to the Mariners. Street parking is also available, but several on-street curb locations are not available for parking or stopping before, during, or after games. Drivers should pay attention to signs when deciding to park on the street to avoid immediate towing by the Seattle Police Department.
Click here for more information about parking.
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King County Metro: The bus can be a great way for fans to save cash and headaches from parking. Several bus routes stop within a few blocks of T-Mobile Park. Because traffic can build up — even for buses — some fans may choose to opt for bus routes that stop in Pioneer Square or the International District/Chinatown and walk to the ballpark. Click here to plan your trip.
Metro's ACCESS service and paratransit vans are directed to load and unload passengers along the east curb of Occidental Avenue S. next to the parking plaza.
Link light rail: Taking light rail is also a good option if you don’t want to figure out a place to park around the stadium, plus it is likely cheaper. Both the Stadium and International District/Chinatown stations are only a short walk from T-Mobile Park. Free parking is available at the Angle Lake, Tukwila International Boulevard, and Northgate Link light rail stations, according to Sound Transit. Click here to plan your trip.
Sounder trains: Sound Transit said special Sounder trains serve T-Mobile Park on game days from as far as Everett and Lakewood. Fans will deboard at the King Street Sounder Station and walk about half a mile to the closest T-Mobile Park entrance. Click here for the schedule.
Taxi and rideshare: A taxi stand operates at the northwest corner of First Avenue South and South Royal Brougham Way before, during, and after events at T-Mobile Park. Fans opting to take a rideshare service like Uber or Lyft are encouraged to use the taxi stand location after events as some streets around the stadium are changed to “one-way only.” Click here for more information.
Ferry: Fans making the trek across the Sound can take a ferry to Colman Dock along the Seattle waterfront. The ferry terminal is located about a mile from the stadium. Click here to see the Washington State Ferries schedule.
Bicycle: There is bicycle parking available at the Mariners Garage both inside and outside, but cyclists should bring a bike lock for safety. For bike trails, protected bike paths, and painted bike lanes, use Seattle's Department of Transportation bike web map.
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Bag and outside food policy
The Mariners bag policy and information guide list the following items as permitted or not permitted. The list of prohibited items is subject to change without notice for non-Mariners home games, concerts, and other special events, according to the team's website.
Items not listed here but determined to be a risk to the safety or enjoyment of attendees by stadium management shall be refused entry, the Mariners said. Guests with questions about what may or may not be brought into T-Mobile Park may call 206-346-4001 before arriving at the ballpark.
Permitted:
- Clear plastic or vinyl bags no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” are permitted. One-gallon clear plastic zip-top bags are also allowed. Exceptions will be made for medically necessary items or single-compartment diaper bags (child must be present).
- Security screeners must be able to see inside and identify items in each bag. Items may not be used to obscure the view of bag contents, including but not limited to non-clear bags, pouches, etc. Bags with interior contents obscured from view will not be allowed inside the ballpark.
- Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5” x 6.5” are permitted. These bags do not need to be clear but must be within the small dimensions.
- Outside food is permitted in single-serving sizes.
- Sealed, clear plastic water bottles up to 32oz, baby bottles, beverages related to medical needs, and unopened, soft-sided single-serve containers like juice boxes are permitted.
- Guests may bring in one empty plastic reusable bottle 32 ounces or smaller.
- Fans can bring blankets, strollers, wheelchairs, umbrellas (cannot be used in the seating area),
- Fans may bring strollers, wheelchairs, and other mobility products into the stadium and these items can be stored at the Guest Service Centers at SEC 128 or 329. A Guest Experience Host can provide a claim-check ticket and store these items during events. The Mariners do not offer storage and do not check coats or personal items. The Mariners have no liability for any lost or stolen items.
Not permitted:
- Backpacks, multi-compartment bags, duffle bags and purses larger than 4.5” x 6.5”.
- Aerosol containers/bottles (i.e. hair spray, sunscreen, shaving cream, air freshener, spray paint, etc.)
- Cameras and equipment - Cameras 6 inches or more in length with lens extended, professional cameras, video cameras, tripods, monopods, extendable gimbals, and selfie sticks.
- Animals (other than service animals), except on special Bark at the Park nights
- Inflatables like balloons and beach balls
- Coolers—hard-sided and Styrofoam coolers, hard plastic inserts for soft coolers, backpack coolers.
- Noisemakers
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New food options
While some fans are hungry for baseball to return to Seattle, others may be hungrier and more curious about the new food items available at T-Mobile Park this season.
The food roster this season features favorites like Din Tai Fung, Marination, Moto Pizza, and more.
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This season, fans can find the Double MitchWitch at Walk-Off Markets. The sandwich features two halves inspired by the Mariners' two Mitches, Mitch Garver and Mitch Haniger. The Haniger half contains grilled chicken breast, marinated tomatoes, bacon, Havarti cheese, and a fried avocado wedge, while the Garver side has pulled pork, sliced black forest ham, Swiss cheese, dijonnaise, and sliced pickles, according to the Mariners. The item is available at Walk-Off Markets near sections 105, 126, and 141.
Walk-Off Markets also welcomes a new addition of a meatball sub and a shrimp co*cktail.
Tamari Bar is a new concession location this year at T-Mobile Park. The Seattle staple founded in 2014 disseminates Japanese culture, food, and people through its authentic dining experience, according to the Mariners. Tamari Bar can be found in section 133 and will offer curry rice, curry donuts dip, fresh ginger ale, and more.
Marination, located near the T-Mobile 'Pen, is bringing new items like tofu tots, tater tots, and frosé slushies.
MOTO Pizza is back for its second year and this time the "Odd Pizza" joint is offering its popular crab pizza on its menu. Fans can find the pizza in section 312.
Fan favorite Edgar's Cantina will offer new dishes this year, including a birria torta, shrimp quesadilla, tacos del barrio, and mini chimichangas.
Ballard Pizza has added a new location in section 132 to join its existing locations at the T-Mobile 'Pen and section 241 in the Terrace Club. The restaurant is bringing a carb-tastic King Pizza to the menu, complete with mini rigatoni pasta on top of the pizza.
For fans with a sweet tooth, Salt and Straw is offering a new wild-forged berry slab pie, which is a T-Mobile Park exclusive. It will also offer a new vegan strawberry coconut water sherbet.
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Value menu and value beers
Parents and fans on a budget will be glad to hear the value menu is back at T-Mobile Park this season with even more offerings and locations throughout the ballpark.
You can still get hot dogs, popcorn, and nachos on the value menu, but some new options have also been added this year, including a 10-inch churro, a chewy marshmallow bar, a chocolate chunk cookie, and a jumbo pickle. This year, items will range from $2.50-$4. You can find value menu items in sections 109, 118, 222, 244, 309, 319, 329, and 347. Click here to see the full value menu.
The popular value beer program also returns this season. The M’s said 10 beers—including one non-alcoholic beer—will be available at multiple locations around the ballpark for $4.50, $5.50. and $6.50. Value beers can be found in sections 116, 136, 141, 149, 185, 221, 243, 319, 329, 330, 341, and the Hit it Here Outdoor Bar. Click here for a list of value beers.
Mariners giveaways
Baseball is back, which means Mariners’ gameday giveaways have also returned to T-Mobile Park. This list is not exhaustive and is subject to change.
- June 16 - For Father's Day, the Mariners are giving the first 10,000 dads over the age of 21 a Big Dumper stadium seat cushion and all kids 14 and under will receive a Mariners poster after the game.
- June 28 - The first 20,000 fans to the stadium will score a J.P. Crawford "City Connect" bobblehead.
- June 29 - For Aloha Shirt Night, the first 15,000 fans will feel like they're sitting on the beach with a Mariners Aloha shirt.
- July 23 - The first 10,000 fans will receive a giveaway of Mariners trading cards for International Trading Card Day.
- Aug. 4 - The first 15,000 fans will sit in style with a Mariners bucket hat giveaway.
- Aug. 26 - The first 10,000 fans over the age of 21 will take home a Native American Heritage Night jersey.
- Sep. 14 - The first 20,000 fans will receive a Luis Castillo POP! collectible.
All of the giveaways mentioned above are included with your game ticket—if you get to the ballpark early enough, that is.
- Fireworks nights: June 14, July 3, July 19, Aug. 9, Aug. 23, Sep. 13, and Sep. 27
- Bark in the Park nights: June 10, July 2, Aug. 7, and Sep. 12. The first two games include a limited-edition Bark at the Park Mariners-themed item
- Kids run around the bases after the game: June 30, July 7, July 21, Aug. 4, Aug. 25, and Sep. 15
- All kids 14 and under will receive a Mariners poster postgame: June 16
- Drone show: Aug. 2
There are also themed nights, with some offering giveaways. Click here to see the themed ticket specials.
New this year, every Tuesday and Friday, fans sitting in the J-Rod Squad—sections 102, 103, and 104—will receive a special Julio-inspired T-shirt. Deadlines to purchase tickets and more information about the special can be found here.
The Mariners are also bringing back value games, giving fans the opportunity to buy tickets for as low as $10. These games will be: June 10-13, July 2, Aug. 6-8, Aug. 26-28, and Sep. 10-12.
Click here to see the full 2024 Mariners promotional schedule.
FAQs for Mariners games
Q: What time do the gates normally open?
A: Gates open 90 minutes before game time.
Q: If the roof is closed, what will the temperature be inside?
A: T-Mobile Park's roof does not seal off the outdoors, so the temperature inside will be similar to what is outside. Click here for the current forecast.
Q: What is your ticket policy regarding children?
A: Children ages 2 and younger do not require a ticket to attend a game, provided they sit on the lap of an accompanying adult. Once a child turns 3, they will need their own ticket to enter the ballpark.
Q: Can I exit T-Mobile Park and reenter?
A: Guests are not permitted to re-enter the ballpark once they leave. In case of an emergency, re-entry permission may only be granted by an Event Security Captain or Gate Host Captain. All Guests who re-enter the facility will be subject to security re-inspection.
Q: Does T-Mobile Park provide services for fans with Autism spectrum disorder?
A: T-Mobile Park does not currently have a quiet room. Noise-cancelling headphones are available for complimentary use. Please visit the Main Guest Service Center at Section 128 for more information. Please be advised that there will be fireworks during every Mariners home game after the performance of the National Anthem, after every Mariners home run, and after every Mariners win. In addition to fireworks, there will be additional in-park effects and elements; this may include loud noises and lighting effects during inning breaks.
Q: Does T-Mobile Park have all-gender bathrooms?
A: Yes, there are all-gender bathrooms in sections 105, 120, 234, 319, 327, and 333.
Q: Is smoking allowed?
A: There is no smoking allowed. This includes vaping, all marijuana products, and all tobacco products—including electronic cigarettes.
Q: Can I bring a DSLR camera?
A: Fans are not allowed to bring in cameras six inches or more in length with the lens extended, professional cameras, video cameras, tripods, monopods, extendable gimbals, and selfie sticks. Personal photography and video are permitted in the ballpark provided the images are for personal use only. However, videotaping any game action is prohibited. Photographic support tools that may interfere with the enjoyment of the game for others (such as tripods, detachable telephoto lenses, and selfie sticks) are not permitted in the ballpark.
Q: Are there accessible seating areas?
A: Accessible and companion seating are available at a wide range of price levels. Guests should indicate when buying tickets if they require accessible and/or companion seating. Elevators are located throughout the facility for wheelchair access.
Q: Does T-Mobile Park offer assistive listening devices?
A: Assistive listening devices that transmit ballpark audio are available for Guests with hearing or visual impairments for complimentary use during games. Please stop by the Main Guest Service Center at Section 128 to pick up the devices or for more information.
Q: Can I bring my dog to the game?
A: Service animals or service animals-in-training for a guest with disabilities are welcome at T-Mobile Park. Companion tickets for service animals can be requested through the ticket office at (206) 346-4001. T-Mobile Park staffs is available to escort any guest who needs the service animal relief area to the nearest convenient area outside the ballpark. Non-service animals can only come along to Bark in the Park games.
Q: I'm a designated driver for my party. Do the Mariners offer anything for me?
A: Yes, fans who sign up for the Designated Driver Program at any Guest Service Centers—located at sections 128 and 329, and in the 'Pen—can receive a soda cup or bottle of water.
Q: Is there a lost and found at the ballpark?
A: If guests misplace an item or become separated from their party, please proceed to a Guest Service Center. After a game, guests can call (206) 346-4000 for assistance on lost items. Items will be kept for 14 days before being donated to charity.
Q: Do I need to wear a mask?
A: Guests are no longer required to wear masks while attending games in compliance with Washington state and King County health and safety guidelines.
Q: Is there Wi-Fi at the ballpark?
A: Mariners Wi-Fi is now available throughout T-Mobile Park. It’s free and easy to access—go to settings on your phone, select Wi-Fi, and connect to “Mariners Wi-Fi.”
Q: How do I get autographs?
A: Players will sign autographs at their discretion. It's best to come to a game and try waiting above or near the dugouts during batting practice.
Q: Is there a Mariners game today?
A: The Mariners schedule can be found here.
Q: How does Mariners parking work?
A: T-Mobile Park parking info can be found above.
