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Wednesday, December 15th, 2004: Page updated at 12:00 AM

Material on this page was published when Seahawks Stadium, now called Qwest Field, opened in 2002.
 

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A real eye-opener

Of all the promises and expectations that accompany a lucrative investment such as Seahawks Stadium, this $430 million facility — unlike its predecessor or its neighbor to the south — offers no guarantees where weather is concerned. And that is the gamble the architects of the plan to bring professional outdoor football to Seattle are willing to take.

Blaine Newnham: Allen's vision: Open venue with a view

Steve Kelley: Take comfort in stadium's unique feel, new touches

The weather factor: All of the elements for a football game

link  Rain, wind and seating

Where they play in the NFL

link  Stadium names, games and numbers

Fascinating facts about the stadium

INSIDE
SEATING
· Interactive seating chart: thumbnailSee the views from 42 different seating locations.
· The suite life
FOOD & SHOPPING
· ThumbnailSee how much a hot dog costs
· Where to get Hawk gear
PARKING & TRANSPORTATION
· ThumbnailHow to get there and where to park
CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN
· From earthquake preparedness to the locker rooms, an information smorgasbord
BEST BETS
· ThumbnailTake a break from the action, and check out the panoramic views. Top 5 views

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