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Lumen Field

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description Lumen Field Overview

Lumen Field is Seattle's stadium for the Seahawks and Sounders, opened in 2002 and noted for one of the NFL's loudest crowds.

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Why is Lumen Field known for being so loud?

The stadium's architectural design features large canopies that trap and amplify crowd noise, redirecting it back onto the field. This design helped the Seattle Seahawks register a recorded noise level of 137.6 decibels in 2013.

What was the name of Lumen Field before it was called Lumen Field?

Before becoming Lumen Field in 2020, the stadium was most famously known as CenturyLink Field. It was originally called Seahawks Stadium when it first opened in 2002.

What sports teams currently share Lumen Field?

Lumen Field is the primary home for the Seattle Seahawks of the NFL and the Seattle Sounders FC of Major League Soccer. The NWSL's Seattle Reign FC also plays a portion of their home matches at the venue.

Does Lumen Field use artificial turf or natural grass?

The playing surface at Lumen Field is made of FieldTurf, a type of artificial turf. This synthetic surface was installed to handle the heavy usage from both NFL and MLS games throughout the year.

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