1977 - 1999 Closed

Kingdome, Seattle

Also known as: King County Stadium

📍 Seattle, WA

Kingdome was a baseball ballpark in Seattle, WA that hosted major league games from 1977 to 1999. It has also been known as King County Stadium. Home teams have included Seattle Mariners.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Seattle
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State WA
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 47.595133, -122.331639
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Elevation 17 ft
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Park ID: SEA02

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 59,438 Capacity
🌱 Artificial Surface
🏠 Dome Roof Type
🎯 53 ft Backstop
📐 28 Foul Territory

Configuration from 1999

📏 Field Dimensions

Kingdome — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 331ft Wall: 12 ft
Left Center 375ft
Center Field 410ft Wall: 12 ft
Right Center 375ft
RF Line 312ft Wall: 12 ft

This park has 23 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1977
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Last Used 1999
Total Years23 years

⚾ Teams Played

22 seasons
Seattle Mariners 22 yrs

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Kingdome at a glance

Kingdome served in Seattle, WA from 1977 to 1999, 23 years in all. It is also known as King County Stadium. Kingdome carries the park ID SEA02. Kingdome stands 17 feet above sea level. The location panel gives GPS coordinates of 47.595133, -122.331639.

As configured in 1999, the park has a capacity of 59,438, artificial turf, a domed design, and a backstop 53 feet behind the plate. Fence distances go left 331 feet over a 12-foot wall, left-center 375 feet, center 410 feet over a 12-foot wall, right-center 375 feet, and right 312 feet over a 12-foot wall. The park went through 23 recorded configurations. Kingdome was home to the Seattle Mariners (22 yrs). The team table runs from the 1998 Seattle Mariners back to the 1977 Seattle Mariners. The best record by a home club was the 1997 Seattle Mariners at 90-72; the worst, the 1978 Seattle Mariners at 56-104.

Kingdome: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Kingdome open?
Kingdome hosted its first documented major league game in 1977 and its last in 1999.
Where is Kingdome?
Kingdome is in Seattle, WA.
Which teams played at Kingdome?
Home clubs at this park include Seattle Mariners.
Is Kingdome still in use?
No. Kingdome last hosted a major league game in 1999.
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